My 06 Z06 is a little over a year old. It has 1025 miles . I called the dealer and asked if I should have the oil changed and the service manager said no. Does that sound right
Thanks Zinon
My 06 Z06 is a little over a year old. It has 1025 miles . I called the dealer and asked if I should have the oil changed and the service manager said no. Does that sound right
Thanks Zinon
Help me understand "first oil change is free"? Is that in the manual somewhere?
I've never heard that....not that I'd bring the car to the dealer for a change anyway.No, its not in the manual. Its an "understood" when you buy a new car.
The local dealer that did my first oil change apparently torqued the rear drain bolt to around 100 ft/lbs (spec is 18, BTW) and I needed my impact wrench to get it off (the front one was around 50-75 ft/lbs). :crazy: Needless to say, I'm now inclined to do it myself.I've never heard that....not that I'd bring the car to the dealer for a change anyway.
When I had my 1st oil change done, I stood right there and watched, in addition, I supplied the torque wrench for the tech to use. I Also set the torque value to 18 Lb ft. myself. Didn't have an oil filter tool, so don't know how tight he made it.The local dealer that did my first oil change apparently torqued the rear drain bolt to around 100 ft/lbs (spec is 18, BTW) and I needed my impact wrench to get it off (the front one was around 50-75 ft/lbs). :crazy: Needless to say, I'm now inclined to do it myself.
I've heard of other that do too. I've had 46 cars - not one free oil change.:WTFThe dealer change mine free of charge @ 1,000 miles.
I have had at least 25 or 30 free oil changes from my dealer over the years.I've heard of other that do too. I've had 46 cars - not one free oil change.:WTF
I got a 1991 Cavalier Z24 to 245,000 miles on the original motor, clutch, and tranny. My oil change interval was consistantly 6000-8000 miles.:huh:I got a ford expedition to 175000 miles on the original engine, so it must work.
I always change the oil after the first thousand miles. I did it with the Z06 as well. I'm REALLY impressed that you have been able to restrict your mileage! I had every intention of doing that, but the car is just too much fun to drive!My 06 Z06 is a little over a year old. It has 1025 miles . I called the dealer and asked if I should have the oil changed and the service manager said no. Does that sound right
Thanks Zinon
Work is what's restricting me. You are right it is a lot of fun to drive.I always change the oil after the first thousand miles. I did it with the Z06 as well. I'm REALLY impressed that you have been able to restrict your mileage! I had every intention of doing that, but the car is just too much fun to drive!![]()