2018 traverse first dealer oil change

[nickaluch]

2018 traverse went to the dealership this morning first free oil change.Took delivery on 10/29/17.Now has 3575 miles OLM was at 5%.The OLM kicks off really quick compared to my 2007 G6.Also the dealership does not rotate the tires for free anymore.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

You went through a Horrendously Cold January - and it may "KNOW" that it is wearing and and beating the oil up. I bet youll go well over 5K next oci. What the driving habit? Short Trips? That not many miles at all.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Oh, what did you get fro oil? My dealer "accidentallY' changed my oil ( during a trans drain and fill) by dumping out some not nearly done QSUD for some terrible junk. It may have been the wrong grade (0w20) since the Rogue would not rev over 2500 without EXTREME protest, but it has ton-o-torque from 1000-2000. I could only stand that slime for a week and dumped it.

 

[nickaluch]

All short trips wife knocks around town.One long 10 hour round trip upstate NY to go hunting at my cabin.

 

[Whimsey]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite

Oh, what did you get fro oil? My dealer "accidentallY' changed my oil ( during a trans drain and fill) by dumping out some not nearly done QSUD for some terrible junk. It may have been the wrong grade (0w20) since the Rogue would not rev over 2500 without EXTREME protest, but it has ton-o-torque from 1000-2000. I could only stand that slime for a week and dumped it.

Seriously, that makes no sense. You're using 10W-30 and you suspect they put in 0W-20 and now you can't rev over 2500 rpm . If they put in 20W-70 your assertion might be a bit more plausible but it doesn't make any sense as you stated. Whimsey

 

[RooflessVW]

How is your dealer? We're looking at a Yukon/Tahoe but I'm used to being treated well by dealers. Loaners, freebies, etc... I was told not to expect this from GMC/Chevy.

 

[Old Mustang Guy]

Our GMC dealer was fine but our Toyota dealer has more free stuff, including maintenance for 25k.

 

[dogememe]

Originally Posted By: rooflessVW

How is your dealer? We're looking at a Yukon/Tahoe but I'm used to being treated well by dealers. Loaners, freebies, etc... I was told not to expect this from GMC/Chevy.

I think it's a good question but I think this also varies so much from one dealer to another that his answer is pointless. For example, I've heard that Ford dealers SUCK. But when my used Escape had to go in for a few hours for something right after I bought it (they had promised me a second key for free, but the mobile key guy didn't come at a set time) they gave me a sweet loaner for the few hours. Service was great. Now, it's not all sunshines and rainbows, my "fully serviced and inspected" vehicle needed a transmission fluid change and they didn't put in any washer fluid, but whatever, it cost me less than $100 to do the trans fluid myself and washer fluid is $2.

 

[ls973800]

I had my 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in for it's first of two free maintenance provided by GM up to 24000 miles or 24 months I believe.. I had right around 6500 miles on the 1.5 engine and 8% remaining on the OLM. The Chevrolet service DID include a free tire rotation and is actually specified in the service requirements. Don't know why your dealer did not include a free tire rotation. I think you may have to have 5000 miles or more in order to have them done free? GM does provide the free rotations so go back when it calls for them to be done.

 

[oil_film_movies]

Originally Posted By: ls973800

I had my 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in for it's first

I know the 2018 Equinox is very slow to drain oil. Owner's Manual says it takes 2 hours. They are right, as I changed my oil, and put in less oil than capacity, and it still over-filled by about a half quart or so. So when I take it in to the dealer later, I'll show them the Owners Manual and ask they not put too much in, since there is no way they will drain for 2 hours in their quick-lube setup. The '18 Traverse may not have the same problem. Its the Equinox's 1.5T engine that does it for sure. I think the 2.0T does as well. Wonder if they over-filled both those at the dealership.....

 

[JC1]

Two hours to drain oil. OMG.

 

[Egg_Head]

This is from the 2018 Owner's Manual: I think the 2 hours is for checking the oil. If a low oil Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays, check the oil level. If the oil is not low and the low oil message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Follow these guidelines: . To get an accurate reading, park the vehicle on level ground. Check the engine oil level after the engine has been off for at least two hours. Checking the engine oil level on steep grades or too soon after engine shutoff can result in incorrect readings. Accuracy improves when checking a cold engine prior to starting. Remove the dipstick and check the level. If unable to wait two hours, the engine must be off for at least 15 minutes if the engine is warm, or at least 30 minutes if the engine is not warm. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite

Oh, what did you get fro oil? My dealer "accidentallY' changed my oil ( during a trans drain and fill) by dumping out some not nearly done QSUD for some terrible junk. It may have been the wrong grade (0w20) since the Rogue would not rev over 2500 without EXTREME protest, but it has ton-o-torque from 1000-2000. I could only stand that slime for a week and dumped it.

This is the unbelievable post of the day.........

 

[bigjl]

Originally Posted By: CKN

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite

Oh, what did you get fro oil? My dealer "accidentallY' changed my oil ( during a trans drain and fill) by dumping out some not nearly done QSUD for some terrible junk. It may have been the wrong grade (0w20) since the Rogue would not rev over 2500 without EXTREME protest, but it has ton-o-torque from 1000-2000. I could only stand that slime for a week and dumped it.

This is the unbelievable post of the day.........

I am inclined to agree.

 

[benjy]

we all gotta learn!! when changing oil its always after a longer drive, hot oil drains quick + contaminants are suspended in it!! although i let it drip a while, jacked up on the side for optimal drainage!!

 

[das_peikko]

Brand new vehicle and going straight to 10,000 mile oil changes. What a shame.

 

[nickaluch]

Service writer told me not worth rotating the tires since so low miles will do it on next oil change.Last traverse I had the battery was dead in my driveway. I called gm they sent a tow truck to jump it but didn't work. Towed it to the dealership and gave me a nice loaner for the weekend and new battery for the traverse.

 

[HondaBroMike]

Originally Posted By: das_peikko

Brand new vehicle and going straight to 10,000 mile oil changes. What a shame.

I went 5800 miles however the MMS wanted it out around 4000 miles. What if he did all highway miles?

 

[das_peikko]

Originally Posted By: HondaBroMike

What if he did all highway miles?

Still a shame UNLESS the oil manages to stay clean after all those miles. I don't see how.

 

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted By: das_peikko

Brand new vehicle and going straight to 10,000 mile oil changes. What a shame.

You mean like most new cars sold? I don't get the obsession with over-maintaining a new car; most people truly don't keep a car past 3 years. Are you treating it so well for the next guy?