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GARYSSS · 02-21-2014, 04:43 PM

I just had the wifes Malibu oil changed, the first one was free from dealer. When I pulled in he ask what monitor was on, I said 43%. He said your not ready yet, we prefer 20 or less. I said, manual says monitor or 1 year, it's been a year, he said ok and they changed it.

B-_-RAD · 02-21-2014, 05:18 PM

Looks like the one year is the easy way to just get it changed. It also says if the monitor is accidentally reset to change after 3k. I wonder if that would be covered under the 2yr / 24k plan

Pace · 02-23-2014, 01:10 PM

I understand where the dealer is coming from saying 15 or 20%...but once you put your foot down they should just get it done...it's just good customer service at that point.

Angrybird 12 · 02-23-2014, 01:23 PM

If its your money they want you to change your oil by the old standards, if its their money they want you to go with the oil life monitor as close as possible.

B-_-RAD · 02-23-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

If its your money they want you to change your oil by the old standards, if its their money they want you to go with the oil life monitor as close as possible.

Lol very true. They were quick to offer me an oil change for $62. Then when I got it changed free anyway I look up and the board above me says "lube, oil, filter, $30.95" no vehicle stipulations, or some vehicles may be extra clause.

Angrybird 12 · 02-23-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by B-_-RAD

Lol very true. They were quick to offer me an oil change for $62. Then when I got it changed free anyway I look up and the board above me says "lube, oil, filter, $30.95" no vehicle stipulations, or some vehicles may be extra clause.

I would say the $30.95 was conventional oil, the $62 was for synthetic.

Quikzilver · 02-23-2014, 09:11 PM

I work for a local Buick/GMC dealer here in South Florida. I am their Internal Service Advisor (deal with used and new cars...very limited dealing with public). While GM does state to the dealership that the oil life needs to be below 15% or 1 year since it was done, get to know your advisor. If they know you, they can work around the 15%. By the way, this is the same with a lot of manufacturers. I was at a Honda dealership before (yuck) and it was policy...20% less or 1 year for them.

B-_-RAD · 02-23-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Quikzilver

I work for a local Buick/GMC dealer here in South Florida. I am their Internal Service Advisor (deal with used and new cars...very limited dealing with public). While GM does state to the dealership that the oil life needs to be below 15% or 1 year since it was done, get to know your advisor. If they know you, they can work around the 15%. By the way, this is the same with a lot of manufacturers. I was at a Honda dealership before (yuck) and it was policy...20% less or 1 year for them.

Well that's what I figured, all they would do is say oh yeah, it's at 15% alright.... But no. That would have been much too simple. I even bought the damn thing there. I'll just start going to a different dealer for service.

*The_Blur* · 02-23-2014, 09:59 PM

Some brilliant engineers came up with those oil requirements. Do you really think GM would try to kill your car by saying the oil would last that long? You don't require an oil change that early.

B-_-RAD · 02-23-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Some brilliant engineers came up with those oil requirements. Do you really think GM would try to kill your car by saying the oil would last that long? You don't require an oil change that early.

Those same brilliant engineers said to change it after a year. It had been a year. The Olm doesn't take into account age.

1LE801 · 02-24-2014, 12:59 AM

Change your oil yourself and don't reset the indicator. Then when it hits 15, go to the dealer for your free one

Bulldog3071 · 02-25-2014, 07:04 PM

when I worked at NASA the guys in the QC Lab would o my change bier oil after looking for particles I. it under a microscope the days of the 3000 mile oil change are gone you can go 10000 miles on the higher quality oils. I have to elite. the 3000 mile number was developed by the oil manufactures and the auto industry to generate revenue

maddoggyusa · 02-25-2014, 08:30 PM

the truth is your 1st oil change will have the most amount of garbage in the oil. I'd sure like to change mine around 2k or 3k then not so much a big deal.

If you want it done more often, change it at 50% yourself (or pay) but don't reset the oil life... then have dealer do it at 0%.

I don't even like to have my oil changed... had 2 oil plugs stripped at shops.

B-_-RAD · 02-26-2014, 12:54 PM

Yeah it was the first change, thats why I wanted it done realatively early

02-21-2014, 04:43 PM	#29
GARYSSS Drives: 2010 2SSRS M6 Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 354	I just had the wifes Malibu oil changed, the first one was free from dealer. When I pulled in he ask what monitor was on, I said 43%. He said your not ready yet, we prefer 20 or less. I said, manual says monitor or 1 year, it's been a year, he said ok and they changed it. __________________ TEAM LS3

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Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I understand where the dealer is coming from saying 15 or 20%...but once you put your foot down they should just get it done...it's just good customer service at that point. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

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Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	when I worked at NASA the guys in the QC Lab would o my change bier oil after looking for particles I. it under a microscope the days of the 3000 mile oil change are gone you can go 10000 miles on the higher quality oils. I have to elite. the 3000 mile number was developed by the oil manufactures and the auto industry to generate revenue __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

02-21-2014, 05:18 PM	#30
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	Looks like the one year is the easy way to just get it changed. It also says if the monitor is accidentally reset to change after 3k. I wonder if that would be covered under the 2yr / 24k plan

02-23-2014, 09:11 PM	#35
Quikzilver Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS,1970 Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 58	I work for a local Buick/GMC dealer here in South Florida. I am their Internal Service Advisor (deal with used and new cars...very limited dealing with public). While GM does state to the dealership that the oil life needs to be below 15% or 1 year since it was done, get to know your advisor. If they know you, they can work around the 15%. By the way, this is the same with a lot of manufacturers. I was at a Honda dealership before (yuck) and it was policy...20% less or 1 year for them.

02-24-2014, 12:59 AM	#39
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	Change your oil yourself and don't reset the indicator. Then when it hits 15, go to the dealer for your free one

02-25-2014, 08:30 PM	#41
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	the truth is your 1st oil change will have the most amount of garbage in the oil. I'd sure like to change mine around 2k or 3k then not so much a big deal. If you want it done more often, change it at 50% yourself (or pay) but don't reset the oil life... then have dealer do it at 0%. I don't even like to have my oil changed... had 2 oil plugs stripped at shops.

02-26-2014, 12:54 PM	#42
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	Yeah it was the first change, thats why I wanted it done realatively early