I've had my truck since dec and just hit 3k on the oil. Not sure what brand the dealership installed but I'm sure its el cheapo. I have a trip coming up (800mi) so should I change my oil before or later when I get close to 5k. My OLM is at 33%
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Wait until 5000. If the trip is only 800 mi you will be at 4000 when you return.
Your post implies this is a used truck. If so:
a) you really can't be sure the dealer changed the oil
b) you can't be sure when the oil life monitor was last reset
c) you can't be sure what brand/grade of oil is in the crankcase and whether or not it's appropriate for the vehicle
If it were my truck, I'd change it now. Unless one is confident in any used vehicle's maintenance history, a few earlier-than-normal oil changes can't be a bad idea anyway.
a) you really can't be sure the dealer changed the oil
b) you can't be sure when the oil life monitor was last reset
c) you can't be sure what brand/grade of oil is in the crankcase and whether or not it's appropriate for the vehicle
If it were my truck, I'd change it now. Unless one is confident in any used vehicle's maintenance history, a few earlier-than-normal oil changes can't be a bad idea anyway.
Originally Posted By: Danh
Your post implies this is a used truck. If so:
a) you really can't be sure the dealer changed the oil
b) you can't be sure when the oil life monitor was last reset
c) you can't be sure what brand/grade of oil is in the crankcase and whether or not it's appropriate for the vehicle
If it were my truck, I'd change it now. Unless one is confident in any used vehicle's maintenance history, a few earlier-than-normal oil changes can't be a bad idea anyway.
Yes it has 18k on the odometer.
I know the oil was changed because my buddy works at the dealership and he made sure it was. It was a GM dealership so I think it was the dexos oil that they sell in bulk.
Your post implies this is a used truck. If so:
a) you really can't be sure the dealer changed the oil
b) you can't be sure when the oil life monitor was last reset
c) you can't be sure what brand/grade of oil is in the crankcase and whether or not it's appropriate for the vehicle
If it were my truck, I'd change it now. Unless one is confident in any used vehicle's maintenance history, a few earlier-than-normal oil changes can't be a bad idea anyway.
Yes it has 18k on the odometer.
I know the oil was changed because my buddy works at the dealership and he made sure it was. It was a GM dealership so I think it was the dexos oil that they sell in bulk.
Originally Posted By: Doog
Wait until 5000. If the trip is only 800 mi you will be at 4000 when you return.
This ^^^
Wait until 5000. If the trip is only 800 mi you will be at 4000 when you return.
This ^^^
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