Oil change...plus

[jplinville]

Dropped the 'Hoe off this morning for an oil change...first one since buying it last December. Dealer called and suggested a transmission service, claiming that it should have been done at 50k, and that they do another at 60k...and mine is sitting at 67k right now.

Since it's the dealer doing the work, I've decided to go ahead and have it done. They said that they've serviced this vehicle when the last owner had it, and that the last owner declined the service.

I hope I'm not throwing good money away, but it's getting done...just in case.

However...I decided their $45 charge for an air filter was a bit high, so I'll do that one myself!

 

[ATL]

first oil change in 6 months? i wouldnt feel comfortable with that. i do mine more often than suggested by many, but its VERY easy to do. i dont even jack my truck up to do an oil change. i just slide under there, and usually get it knocked out in less than 15 mins.

as for trans service, here a how to article

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179148

 

[jplinville]

first oil change in 6 months? i wouldnt feel comfortable with that. i do mine more often than suggested by many, but its VERY easy to do. i dont even jack my truck up to do an oil change. i just slide under there, and usually get it knocked out in less than 15 mins.

as for trans service, here a how to article

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179148

The DIC said it still had 30% oil life. We only put highway miles on it, so it's no big deal. I probably could have gone another month or two.

I usually do my own service, but I've been on the DL since January, making it impossible for me to even drive right now.

 

[Gzes]

6 months? I my dad basically drives his truck the whole year without changing the oil lol. I'd say 6 months is alright just make sure the oil is not toast. I can change it all in about 10-15 min. With trans I never touch it. Only a filter if its clogged. I hear them both like its bad to switch or its good to weigh but I'm on the its bad because the little shavings leave causing a slippage so Meh

 

[07Burb]

I change my oil when it says 50% oil life on the DIC

 

[yates ™]

I change my oil when it says 50% oil life on the DIC

Someone is rich

 

[07Burb]

Someone is very smart

Thanks buddy

 

[yates ™]

Thanks buddy

Did not say that fool.

 

[07Burb]

Anytime.

 

[06xl]

I do my oil change once a year do to the fact I only put about 5k a year on it