1St Oil Change Due....

[Viet Nam Vette]

Going in Thursday for the 3's first oil change. It'll just have 3000 miles since 12/26/06 when I roll in for the change. What really surprises me is that the motor has not even burned any oil..!!!

I have been checking the oil level at every gas fill up since new. It hasn't moved off of the Cross Hatch area. It's right up at the full mark. Unbelievable.....

I have never driven a Vehicle 3000 miles and not put at least 2 or 3 qts of oil in. This is all new to me. Even my new in the day 1986 Vette never went 2000 miles with out at least one qt of oil. And the GMPP ZZ502 BB in my 65 Vette which only has 2500 miles will eat a qt by then.

I picked up a brand new WIX Oil Filter also sold thru napa under there part number "NAPA 1522". Wix was one of the best in that thread about oil filters. Also picked up some Mobile 1 5W-30. So I'm all set.

Going to my local Gas Station for the Oil Change. I'll also get to look under and check out the 3's frame and suspension and drive line close up. The Mechanics that work there know there stuff and 1 of them is a Wheel-er and Knows Off Road Rigs. So I'm feeling good about standing next to them while they work on my rig.

[NEOCON1]

be sure they get the skid plates back on right

[fourfourto]

I have been changing it every 6,000 with mobile 1 and at 6,000 the oils up at the full mark. It dont burn a drop

In a couple weeks at 30,000 miles Im changing to extended mobil 1 and changing every 10,000 miles.

It cost less to change it yourself with mobile 1 than the dealer will charge you for a regular oil change.

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

be sure they get the skid plates back on right

Thanks Dude... Didn't think about that.. Anything special their I should know or look out for in relation to the skid palte.??

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

I have been changing it every 6,000 with mobile 1 and at 6,000 the oils up at the full mark. It dont burn a drop

In a couple weeks at 30,000 miles Im changing to extended mobil 1 and changing every 10,000 miles.

It cost less to change it yourself with mobile 1 than the dealer will charge you for a regular oil change.

Man... That's Fargen Amazing ..Isn't it..??

[fourfourto]

Whats a wix filter ?

[bparker]

LMAO thats not an LS6 in there so they dont eat oil man...

[fourfourto]

Item#: FIL1522

Price: $7.09
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Style:Spin-On Lube Filter
Media Type:Cellulose
Flow Rate:9 to 11 GPM
Height (Inches):4.526
Height (mm):114.96mm
O.D. (Inches):2.921
O.D. (mm):74.19mm
Thread Size (inches):13/16-16
Gasket O.D. (Inches):2.734
Gasket O.D. (mm):69.44mm
Gasket I.D. (Inches):2.43
Gasket I.D. (mm):61.72mm

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It doesnt say anything about how many miles its good for,I was going to get a fram Hd filter thats what I have been using,The fram ex life filter isnt out yet (so ive been told)?. but thought this might be better,do you have any other info on it.

[Hummer Guy]

You could probably hold out until 5,000 miles, unless your oil life indicator is telling you its time...

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

Thanks Dude... Didn't think about that.. Anything special their I should know or look out for in relation to the skid palte.??

Make sure all the bolts are put back on tight! Many owners have had the oil changed and then find out later that they are missing a bolt or two from the skid plates.

[Agriv8r]

Originally Posted by H3slate

Make sure all the bolts are put back on tight! Many owners have had the oil changed and then find out later that they are missing a bolt or two from the skid plates.

and it goes on the front....

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Whats a wix filter ?

I think there was a post here ..Or..... Maybe I smoked to much crack and it was another forum. Some one put up a link to a site ware they tested a lot of oil filters and the wix came out as one of the best. Do a search here and see if you can find that link.

Or maybe someone has it and will post the link here.

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by H3slate

Make sure all the bolts are put back on tight! Many owners have had the oil changed and then find out later that they are missing a bolt or two from the skid plates.

Thanks guys I will keep an eye on the Meck_an_ic.

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by Hummer Guy

You could probably hold out until 5,000 miles, unless your oil life indicator is telling you its time...

The dealer has a bid sticker on the upper left winshield that says...Change oil @ 3000 miles. I think it's a good idea also since it all spanken new inside. Can't hurt... even though it could go the distance.

The main purpose of that sticker is to increase dealer service revenue. Vehiicles that burn oil are the exception these days and that's good.

[f5fstop]

Everything I have read shows the Mobil or the K&N filters as the best for filteing out small microns of dirt/debris. Used to be the Ultra Delco filters, but they are no longer manufactured.
I have changed my oil three times and I have 24K+ miles, and one of those oil changes was at 2K.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Everything I have read shows the Mobil or the K&N filters as the best for filteing out small microns of dirt/debris. Used to be the Ultra Delco filters, but they are no longer manufactured.
I have changed my oil three times and I have 24K+ miles, and one of those oil changes was at 2K.

F5,

Question...

I see a lot of fellow 3'ers talk about doing their own service, mostly oil and filter change. Should there be a warrenty issue concerning the engine are receipts from (Pep Boys, Sears, WalMart, Advanced Auto etc etc etc) acceptable to GM for the purchase of oil and filter even though the consumer did the actual labor ?

I understand when a outside shop, not a dealer does the service and you have that service record

BUT..................?

[f5fstop]

General rule is the manufacturer has to prove you did not perform the service. Keep your receipts for the oil/filter/etc., and you should be ok. Very easy to tell if a vehicle has had the oil changed.

[wannabeH3]

why oh why do people still get their oil changed at a meer 3k miles??????

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by wannabeH3

why oh why do people still get their oil changed at a meer 3k miles??????

Because the oil companies and the oil change shops are great at propaganda; and the fact many of the older people, my age, did have to get the 3K oil change back in the dark ages. But some take a while to adapt.
Now it is not necessary, but, better to change the oil sometime, then never to change the oil anytime.