New vehicle oil change < 2000 miles

[rclark31978]

We purchased a 2020 Buick Enclave in January. Of course the pandemic hit. Six months in, we have less than 2000 miles on it. We also have a Traverse and are aware of the 3.6L engine issues so oil changes are important. Trying to find a balance between maintenance for warranty purposes and not being wasteful.

Any advice? Go to 5K miles (normal interval) or get it changed since its been 6 months?

 

[Eddie]

I would ignore the 6 month change since you have only 2K miles on the oil. and prefer to go with the 5K change.

 

[Dave Sherman]

Supposedly, the more recent 3.6 engine is a different beast from the previous timing-chain-eating 3.6 that plagued the older Traverses, and it no longer has that issue that mandated frequent oil changes. I'm sure 5K will be just fine. It's when the oil life monitor starts predicting 8-10K changes that makes folks antsy.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

erhayes has the right idea.

 

[mahanddeem]

Change now and then 5k OCIs

 

[kschachn]

This question has been asked here very often, you might try the new and improved search function to see previous (and lengthy) discussions.

In fact the subject has already been beaten to death.

 

[Rat407]

 

[Lyman]

I'd change it now and then follow a 5-6k OCI.

 

[farrarfan1]

You're going to be told to change it, and also told not to change it. Follow the manual and or the OLM.

 

[JohnnyG]

I've driven new Cadillacs off of the showroom floor before, and I understand the angst you are going through.
When I changed my oil in that car it had about 1000 miles on it and I found pieces of silicone sealant in the oil filter.
I put in the oil that I intended to run in it for the balance of my ownership and was happy ever after.
Just my story, but we are a strange lot here.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

This question has been asked here very often, you might try the new and improved search function to see previous (and lengthy) discussions.

In fact the subject has already been beaten to death.

I would think most topics have been covered at this point.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I would ignore the 6 month change since you have only 2K miles on the oil. and prefer to go with the 5K change.

Well maybe not so wise if you want to keep the car in warranty.

 

[Malo83]

Change now and then 5k OCIs

 

[tblt44]

Change now

 

[TheLawnRanger]

I guess the old oil can be put into a Mobil 2 jug.

 

[OilReport99]

Shouldn't we have a sticky about this? Something like,...

Change now - 49% of the time
5K miles - 49% of the time
Follow the Manual - 2% of the time

 

[Silverado12]

Yeah, I would change it now, at 5k miles and then 5k intervals to keep it simple and easy to keep track of.

 

[tiger862]

It has an accurate OLM so go with that or once a year. This is according to the manual.

 

[nicholas]

I would ignore the 6 month change since you have only 2K miles on the oil. and prefer to go with the 5K change.

If you like your warranty
I would get it changed.
Most severe service is 6months regardless of Mike's.

 

[Gebo]

Every 6 months at your current usage.