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Just found your site through a link on another site. looks like a great place. I currently drive a dark blue 2004 with 131,000 miles purchased new in aug 05. I am on 2nd set of tires,brake rotor and pad set #8, replaced 1 air filter and 1 O2 sensor.other than that changed oil every 7-8,000 miles. just developed a new problem yesterday that has not yet been completely diagnosed, either 2 bad front wheel bearings or transmission final drive issue. otherwise very reliable car averages 31mpg.

[03alerospl]

Welcome to the site!

[adam337]

welcome to aleromod.. you realize youre suppose to change the oil around every 3000 miles right..? clear your corners and have fun with the forums. use the search button

[jackal2000]

3k miles is the rule of thumb for the general public. it really depends on the type of oil though and type of driving/engine hours.

welcome.

[shortcut]

3k miles is the rule of thumb for the general public. it really depends on the type of oil though.

castrol oil. dealer says don't change it til the light comes on. its all highway miles.

[jackal2000]

synthetic?

[shortcut]

yes, syntech in the black bottle.

[Vinalero]

your oil light lights up at around 7000 miles? hell mine lights up at 3500 kms ... lol

oh and by the way, welcome!

[pimpalero2003]

its goes by something with your rpm stuff

[YALEROYNOT]

the light lights on rpms not milage so every time the light comes on it can be different. I change my oil every 7500 miles.

welcome to the site

search and enjoy

[lonnie]

Just found your site through a link on another site. looks like a great place. I currently drive a dark blue 2004 with 131,000 miles purchased new in aug 05. I am on 2nd set of tires,brake rotor and pad set #8, replaced 1 air filter and 1 O2 sensor.other than that changed oil every 7-8,000 miles. just developed a new problem yesterday that has not yet been completely diagnosed, either 2 bad front wheel bearings or transmission final drive issue. otherwise very reliable car averages 31mpg.
Welcome to the site! I like how at the end of all the problems you list you say "otherwise very reliable car"....LMAO!!!!

[zoL]

I almost had a heart attack when I forgot to change my oil, and changed it at 4,000 miles. I thought the thing would collapse.

Welcome to the site though. :)

[cherrington17]

try this...

http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/environment/maintenance/simplified_maintenance_040104.jsp

compliments of badgrl, one of the car chicks that were on site for a month before being scared away.... :lol: You don't NEED to change it, until the light comes on. The computer in our cars keep track of all that. (not just rotations, or mileage)

welcome shortcut.

[Oldsnut]

Welcome to the show shortcut.

[alerocar01]

welcome

[Trickyslick]

Welcome and Have Fun...

[AJules]

hey, someone else from ohio

welcome!

[Onewing91]

Welcome to the site, I'm pretty new here too, but I've already found out so much, hope you enjoy it too!

[TheEdgeofSanity]

welcome!

hope you enjoy the site =]

[Cliff8928]

welcome to aleromod.. you realize youre suppose to change the oil around every 3000 miles right..? clear your corners and have fun with the forums. use the search button

I don't know about all the other people, but i go by the oil life monitor...


When to Change Engine Oil-GM Oil Life System
The vehicle has a computer system that tells the owner when to change the engine oil and filter. This system is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, the system will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) will come on. The oil should be changed within the next two gasoline fill-ups after this message appears. It is possible that, if the car is being driven under the best condition, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset

If the system is ever rest accidentally, the oil must be changed within 5000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.

[jackal2000]

i know with my DHP Powrtuner i have monitored oil life % remaining. kind of neat i guess.

[479Alero]

Welcome.

Hey i didn't know about the clearing corners thing for a while, till someone posted a link for me, bout to do it this weekend, would someone who has it mind reposting it here. they seems to be enough new people checking in that it would be a help, I'll see if I can dig it up, it was a good guide.

I recommend reading the whole thread before starting though.

Welcome to dis place.

[Cliff8928]

i know with my DHP Powrtuner i have monitored oil life % remaining. kind of neat i guess.

Yeah, the tech 2 has that as well. If the dealer has a car in for service where they need to disconnect the battery for some reason, the procedure is for them to record the oil life percentage remaining and when they re-connect the battery, they set the computer back to that percentage. (as well as any other settings as required)

[Daytona]

Welcome aboard!

[CharleyO99Alero]

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Welcome to the forums, shortcut! :)

My change oil light comes on about every 3000 - 3500 miles with mostly highway driving.


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