New Oil Viscosity Recommended
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You need a cutter tool like this one. Some of the auto parts stores also have them.
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I lost mine taking a spin on my dirt bike testing a new performance ecu I put on. Did a u turn on the highway and it fell out. 20 minutes later I found it run over. The screen looked like it took a shotgun blast, but the back of case looked fine. Had asurion insurance and they replaced the screen for $0, so I could transfer data. Said it didn't pass all the tests, but seemed fine. I decided to get a new one cause they gave me $600 for that one and I got all the work data transferred from the last week I hadn't backed up. That's the only phone I've lost or had inoperable damage on since my first Motorola brick phone in 1999.......we'll see how this one goes, it's Samsung 25+.Yeah... my wife is BRUTAL on her phone. 5 or 6 different screensavers in under 2 yrs. Good thing T-Mobile gives you unlimited screensavers for one price.
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Yep, I use a similar one. Just 5 or 6 rotations and it makes a smooth clean cut. I cut all mine open. Just let them drain a couple days before you cut and after and the filter will be nice an clean of oil.
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I am actually due for a oil change, which I will do tomorrow.
I will go ahead and use the 0w-40 oil.
The recall wants the oil cap replaced to reflect the new oil?
I will go ahead and use the 0w-40 oil.
The recall wants the oil cap replaced to reflect the new oil?
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Yep, it'll show the 40 instead of 20. Plus they'll be printing pages for service manuals to update the new viscosity.
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The problem with the Valvoline 0W40 is it don't have the Dexos certification. Or does it?
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According to any bottles I found, only Mobil 1 Supercar shows the Dexos R logo. However, if you go to this link https://www.gmdexos.com/brands/dexosr/index.html It shows others. I looked at those oils and they dont even mention Dexos at all. Also, from what I read, Dexos 2 is going away and it will only be Dexos D and R sometime this year. Supposedly, Dexos R is backwards compatible to 2 but it's also supposedly better than 2. I think its all bullshit to get us to pay more for oil changes LOL.
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Yes, it meets Dexos standards, Valvoline 0W40, European, is a "full synthetic", see the FAQ excerpt below from the Valvoline site and link to the same.
shop.valvolineglobal.com
"Which Valvoline motor oils meet GM standard dexos 1™ Gen 3 standard
The following Valvoline motor oils meet or exceed the requirements of GM standard dexos 1™ Gen 3: • Extended Protection Full Synthetic • Advanced Full Synthetic • Valvoline Full Synthetic"Shop Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 0W-40 | Valvoline
Just because you’re not pushing your car to the limits on the German Autobahn doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from a premium motor oil. The truth is everyday driving in bumper-to-bumper, stop-and-go traffic or even making short trips to the store can have a severe effect on your engine and the car...
shop.valvolineglobal.com
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Dexos 1 gen 3 isn’t what the recall is asking for. It wants DexosR.Yes, it meets Dexos standards, Valvoline 0W40, European, is a "full synthetic", see the FAQ excerpt below from the Valvoline site and link to the same.
"Which Valvoline motor oils meet GM standard dexos 1™ Gen 3 standard
The following Valvoline motor oils meet or exceed the requirements of GM standard dexos 1™ Gen 3: • Extended Protection Full Synthetic • Advanced Full Synthetic • Valvoline Full Synthetic"
Shop Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 0W-40 | Valvoline
Just because you’re not pushing your car to the limits on the German Autobahn doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from a premium motor oil. The truth is everyday driving in bumper-to-bumper, stop-and-go traffic or even making short trips to the store can have a severe effect on your engine and the car...
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Something to make money would be my answer to both of those lol.
If we change our own oil and use something not Dexos, it's a way for them to not pay out for warranty. Granted, it says RECOMMENDED in the manual. Youd think that would be our out except that it says they could deny warranty if we dont follow it.
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Dexos was simply a formulation that was developed to meet the needs of "modern" engine design with tighter manufacturing tolerances, emissions standards (afm/dfm) and fuel conservation. Hence the reason it was usually not greater than 30 weight until more recently. I doubt that it has any significant differences in formulation than any other synthetic oil that is rated SM/SN/SJ/SP,/SP+ etc .
So far Dexos 0W20 oil is single handily responsible for the largest motor destruction and recall campaign in automotive hitory, so their is that..........thanks Dexos for your superior formulation!
So far Dexos 0W20 oil is single handily responsible for the largest motor destruction and recall campaign in automotive hitory, so their is that..........thanks Dexos for your superior formulation!
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Here's their bullshit Dexos Service Bulletin from 2013. According to the statement at the bottom, only professionals can use this information adequately, so you fucking plebs are outta luck!
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I take the wife’s Audi to the dealer and there’s someone making cookies, usually have blueberry muffins and other bad for you stuff. But I appreciate it. The Chevy dealer has a vending machine. The customer experience isn't really that important to GM. My Dad says the Cadillac dealer is the same way.
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Guess GM just don't give a shit.
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