WTH? A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT 1500 MILE SERVICE! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

thespymaster · 06-19-2012, 09:57 AM

WTF? Took my ZL1 to a Chevy Dealer for the 1500 mile service and they have no clue about what's required for service ! I gave them clear instructions to goto GM's website and print out required services for break-in to document they did it correctly !

gr8whitebuff · 06-19-2012, 10:03 AM

What special break in does the car need ?

toesuf94 · 06-19-2012, 10:18 AM

Take it to a Cadillac Dealer...the CTS-V guys are more qualified to deal with your car's needs.

PAUL SS · 06-19-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

WTF? Took my ZL1 to a Chevy Dealer for the 1500 mile service and they have no clue about what's required for service ! I gave them clear instructions to goto GM's website and print out required services for break-in to document they did it correctly !

Time to drive out of there and try another dealer, that's just too scary.

Snakedriver · 06-19-2012, 10:24 AM

What does the 1500 mile service include?

KKreme15 · 06-19-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakedriver

What does the 1500 mile service include?

BigMikeZL1 · 06-19-2012, 10:30 AM

what was the cost to have it done? can you PM me

2SSJIM · 06-19-2012, 10:34 AM

I'm not seeing any 1500 mile service on Chevy.com or OnStar, what 1500 mile service is there and exactly where did you find this?

KLR ZL1 · 06-19-2012, 10:36 AM

I could not find anything about a 1500 mile service in the manual. Can you show us where you saw this. Thanks.

rjansen · 06-19-2012, 11:07 AM

I have not seen anything anywhere about a 1500 mile 'service' requirement. The 1500 mile break-in period is what the owner is advised to abide by when he first gets his car, and is his responsibility. The only recommended thing would probably be an early oil change or two, and a good visual inspection of everything on the car for things like fluid leaks, etc.. Then follow the GM recommended routine maintenance schedule listed in your owner's mannual.

thespymaster · 06-19-2012, 11:07 AM

Changing all the oil(s) and since it was on the track after the 1500 break-in, requires more service .................

Its at the dealer now, will post follow-up later!

Mr.R · 06-19-2012, 11:22 AM

it doesn't really need service at 1500 miles but I'll be changing the engine oil. the indicator still says it has 70% life though. I was also thinking of changing the diff fluid but it's not necessay either. i didn't track it. I'm surprised that they want $90 for oil change (their oil M1) and $89 for the diff fluid change (my oil +$40 = 130 total?) wHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH THE DIFF FLUID CHANGE?

DangerZL1 · 06-19-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

it doesn't really need service at 1500 miles but I'll be changing the engine oil. the indicator still says it has 70% life though. I was also thinking of changing the diff fluid but it's not necessay either. i didn't track it. I'm surprised that they want $90 for oil change (their oil M1) and $89 for the diff fluid change (my oil +$40 = 130 total?) wHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH THE DIFF FLUID CHANGE?

Your first oil change should be free of charge. I don't think $90 for the diff change is out of line at the dealer. You could have a quick lube place change it if you brought the GM fluid for less.

Mr.R · 06-19-2012, 11:45 AM

diff change is 90 without the oil, which makes it more expensive than the actual engine oil change which is 90 with the oil and it needs 8 quarts of mobil 1...I'll ask about the free oil change.

06-19-2012, 09:57 AM	#1
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	WTH? A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT 1500 MILE SERVICE! WTF? Took my ZL1 to a Chevy Dealer for the 1500 mile service and they have no clue about what's required for service ! I gave them clear instructions to goto GM's website and print out required services for break-in to document they did it correctly !

06-19-2012, 10:18 AM	#3
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Take it to a Cadillac Dealer...the CTS-V guys are more qualified to deal with your car's needs. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

06-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#8
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I'm not seeing any 1500 mile service on Chevy.com or OnStar, what 1500 mile service is there and exactly where did you find this? Last edited by 2SSJIM; 06-19-2012 at 10:51 PM.

06-19-2012, 10:36 AM	#9
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	I could not find anything about a 1500 mile service in the manual. Can you show us where you saw this. Thanks. __________________

06-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
gr8whitebuff Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 133	What special break in does the car need ?

06-19-2012, 10:24 AM	#5
Snakedriver Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 288	What does the 1500 mile service include?

06-19-2012, 10:30 AM	#7
BigMikeZL1 Sinister Drives: 2012 ZL1 /Chevy tahoe 07 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wyile TX Posts: 90	what was the cost to have it done? can you PM me

06-19-2012, 11:07 AM	#10
rjansen Drives: '72 GTO, '94 Cadillac, 2012 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: De Pere, WI. 54115 Posts: 144	I have not seen anything anywhere about a 1500 mile 'service' requirement. The 1500 mile break-in period is what the owner is advised to abide by when he first gets his car, and is his responsibility. The only recommended thing would probably be an early oil change or two, and a good visual inspection of everything on the car for things like fluid leaks, etc.. Then follow the GM recommended routine maintenance schedule listed in your owner's mannual.

06-19-2012, 11:22 AM	#12
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	it doesn't really need service at 1500 miles but I'll be changing the engine oil. the indicator still says it has 70% life though. I was also thinking of changing the diff fluid but it's not necessay either. i didn't track it. I'm surprised that they want $90 for oil change (their oil M1) and $89 for the diff fluid change (my oil +$40 = 130 total?) wHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH THE DIFF FLUID CHANGE?

06-19-2012, 11:45 AM	#14
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	diff change is 90 without the oil, which makes it more expensive than the actual engine oil change which is 90 with the oil and it needs 8 quarts of mobil 1...I'll ask about the free oil change.