Recent content by zogg

Agreed. I always change oil in a new vehicle at 1,000 miles. Then at 2500 and then every 4-5,000 miles. Oil is a lot cheaper than an engine and I’ve driven several cars to 170,000+ miles with little to no oil usage. Great Job!!

Bought 2 jugs of Mobil 1 5w30 advanced and a Mobil 1 filter for my 2023 traverse primier. Something to do tomorrow!

Based on an updated TSB from GM, I opted to change the atf in my 2023 traverse 9 speed to the Mobil 1 hd Dexos , eliminating the Dexos vi. I opted to do 3 drain and fill events, driving 10 miles between each one. The tech at a local Chevy dealer said that would replace 90-95% of the Dex vi. They...

I’ve been using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 in my 2023 traverse. I read today that it is a high saps oil and can crud up the intake valves. If true, why would GM give it Dexos approval? Should I switch to Mobil 1 ESP versions?

I decided to switch to the Mobil 1 HD Dexron this week. A shop wants $350 to flush the transmission completely and I don’t have the equipment to do it myself. But, I feel that leaving the old Dexron vi in the transmission defeats the purpose of switching. So, my plan is: —drain and fill and...

I’m switching to the Mobil 1 hp dexron. As such, I’ll do two drain and fills to get as much dexron vi out as possible. Some folks do three when switching types of fluid.

GM has issued Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to transmission shudder in various models, including the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, which often require a transmission flush using Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (commonly referred to as "blue label" fluid) to resolve torque converter shudder...

It’s interesting and a bit confusing. On this site folks recommend Valvoline MaxLife, which I’ve used in the past and I know is good quality, or Dexron VI and not to use Mobil 1 Dexron blue label. Then, on the Traverse forum, Valvoline MaxLife is a no-no, and Dexron VI is not the best for the...

My 2023 traverse has 33,000 miles and I’m going to change the atf next week The owners manual says dexron vi, but I’ve seen a lot of folks using Mobil 1 HP dexron, “blue label”. My research indicates that the GM dealers use the Mobil HP from bulk no name barrels to do flushes. It was...

I do the same thing. I found Valvoline on sale and bought three 5 quart jugs at the same time. The last One might not get used for 8-9 months.

When we bought the 2025 blazer the salesman said the oil changes done at the dealer are recorder on a GM data base. Oil changes done at home, receipts are typically required to prove that service was accomplished. I said to him that my neighbor could buy oil and give me his receipt. His response...

My neighbor trusted the GM manufacturer with his 6.2 Silverado using 0w20. His was one of the 30,000 that had the engine replaced due to oil issues. The new motor is specked to use 0w40. Great going, GM. Hence my questions on this thread. GM also recommends 7500 to 10,000 mile oil changes. I...

My wife recently bought a new 2025 Chevy Blazer. It has the 2.0 direction injection four cylinder with a turbo. Factory spec is 0w20 which I assume she got when the dealer did the 1st oil change as a freebee at 4,000 miles. I changed it once at 8,500 and again at 12,300 miles, both with 0w20...

2023 Chevy Traverse 3.6 v6 with 32,000 miles Valvoline extended 5w40 6 qts AC Delco PF63 oil filter. The filter is a pita to change. Ugh

I was using Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0w40 in my 2019 F150 for a while with zero issues. I recently traded it for a 2023 Chevy Traverse with the V6. Both engines recommend 5w30, and I still have a couple jugs left. Might it be ok to use the Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0w40 in the Traverse v6? The F150...