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15 Z71 Senior Enthusiast

15 Z71

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My 15 came with 4 oil changes and tire rotation. I go every 6 months weather I need it or not. That way I use all 4 in 2 years. My oil looks fine and 0 issues.

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duquephart Enthusiast

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Salesman says the oil reminder needs to be down to 20% and Chevy does say something about "regular" maintenance. The dealers who overlook this must be fudging paperwork.

Debra in Cali Enthusiast

Debra in Cali

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With my 2015 1500 I think that we changed it around 2,500 miles and every 5 000 or 6000 after that. It has one more free oil change. I just sold it so I need to tell the new owner that he has one more free oil change.

 

With my 2016 2500 we did the first oil change around 1,000 miles. It is just about due for the second one.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like a bunch of crap from the dealership. I used my free oil changes whenever I wanted to. Definitely above the 25% limit they said to you. What do they care if you use them all up right away or spread them out? Shouldn't matter to them... They should get their money from GM in the end either way!

duquephart Enthusiast

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Sounds like a bunch of crap from the dealership. I used my free oil changes whenever I wanted to. Definitely above the 25% limit they said to you. What do they care if you use them all up right away or spread them out? Shouldn't matter to them... They should get their money from GM in the end either way!

 

It may well "matter to them" --- GM can, and probably does, set the conditions under which they will cover the cost. It would make sense for them to "pay" for the service only when the service is due. I'm guessing you would not be given "free" oil changes four days in a row (extreme scenario).

jamoka3 Enthusiast

jamoka3

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It may well "matter to them" --- GM can, and probably does, set the conditions under which they will cover the cost. It would make sense for them to "pay" for the service only when the service is due. I'm guessing you would not be given "free" oil changes four days in a row (extreme scenario).

True, This particular dealer told me that they need to meet the "qualifications" (less then 25% Oil life or over 6,000 miles) to perform the "free" oil change service,. through GM/ Chevy. I assume the dealer will not be able to get reimburse for the service through GM if they perform it outside those parameters.

Once again sucks for us the truck owners as we now have to wait for these services, or do them our self's ( Pay out of pocket if not qualified)?

I would LOVE to hear from GM them self's about this genius idea...

duquephart Enthusiast

duquephart

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The other side of the coin, of course, is that it certainly wouldn't hurt GM to be more lenient with their rules. This is, after all, not really a "free" deal. The cost to GM is figured into the cost of the vehicle, same as average warranty experience, etc.

Rolling Thunder Enthusiast

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True, This particular dealer told me that they need to meet the "qualifications" (less then 25% Oil life or over 6,000 miles) to perform the "free" oil change service,. through GM/ Chevy. I assume the dealer will not be able to get reimburse for the service through GM if they perform it outside those parameters.

Once again sucks for us the truck owners as we now have to wait for these services, or do them our self's ( Pay out of pocket if not qualified)?

I would LOVE to hear from GM them self's about this genius idea...

 

The bullshit just keeps coming from a few of the dealers. Just last week my truck was 5 1/2 months old, 5100 miles on it, and the oil % was 30%. THEY contacted ME and said I was due for the first free oil change and I did take them up on it. It was "close enough." and I had the free time to do it.

Doobs41378 Enthusiast

Doobs41378

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I am getting 4 changes as well with my new 2017!

Well you should, dont they cost like 75k up there?

sallenthornton Enthusiast

sallenthornton

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Make them change it if you aren't comfortable. I purchased the lifetime oil changes for 995.00 (mobile 1 synthetic), but I was told the first 2 are free (not that I cared) and I could bring the vehicle in whenever I felt it needed changed. Up to 4 times a year.

 

 

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15 Z71 Senior Enthusiast

15 Z71

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Why do so many people only use the Mobil 1 full synthetic when the dexos 1 oil is also full synthetic?

duquephart Enthusiast

duquephart

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Why do so many people only use the Mobil 1 full synthetic when the dexos 1 oil is also full synthetic?

 

 

Marketing.

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