Oil Change and 6 Recalls!

[TXGREEK]

Go to the GM website and you can put your vin number and find out straight from GM


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[eppieguy]

2 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

Go to the GM website and you can put your vin number and find out straight from GM


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I've gone to that site and just like the MYGM app, you can put your vin and and get recalls but it does not list updates. Am I missing it? Can you share a link that gives you software updates available by VIN?

 

 

[TXGREEK]

I've gone to that site and just like the MYGM app, you can put your vin and and get recalls but it does not list updates. Am I missing it? Can you share a link that gives you software updates available by VIN?
 
 

Sorry, I’ve only found Recalls being listed. I just call my dealer and ask what update are out only if I’m not happy with something


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[MacLaren]

A little off track fellas, and pertains to maintenance, I think the major things to remember are 

@45kmiles - change both transmission fluid, as well as transfer case fluid

@90kmiles repeat the above.

This would be for 1500 T1's of course

Does that sound about right?

Edited October 9, 2019 by MacLaren

[Black02Silverado]

7 minutes ago, MacLaren said:

A little off track fellas, and pertains to maintenance, I think the major things to remember are 

@45kmiles - change both transmission fluid, as well as transfer case fluid

@90kmiles repeat the above.

This would be for 1500 T1's of course

Does that sound about right?

That actually is a great plan.  Keeping those fluids fresh increases equipment life drastically.  Most don't bother and never have issues but if you plan to keep your truck a long time this will help.  Not to mention the cost is minimal compared to fixing either component. 

[MaverickZ71]

2 hours ago, eppieguy said:

I've gone to that site and just like the MYGM app, you can put your vin and and get recalls but it does not list updates. Am I missing it? Can you share a link that gives you software updates available by VIN?

 

 

TSBs/Updates are for some of the GM dealers to know and for a few of you lucky owners to find out about.  

[redwngr]

1 hour ago, MacLaren said:

A little off track fellas, and pertains to maintenance, I think the major things to remember are 

@45kmiles - change both transmission fluid, as well as transfer case fluid

@90kmiles repeat the above.

This would be for 1500 T1's of course

Does that sound about right?

45k intervals for both if you follow the severe service schedule.

 

Regular schedule shows 90k for transfer case, no changes for transmission

 

[MacLaren]

15 minutes ago, redwngr said:

45k intervals for both if you follow the severe service schedule.

 

Regular schedule shows 90k for transfer case, no changes for transmission

 

What's the difference and why?

Seriously, I dont understand. 

I'm talking in regards to service schedule and regular schedule 

What I wrote up was from GM

Does GM have a regular schedule too?

Edited October 9, 2019 by MacLaren

[Cpl_Punishment]

The guys on here that I've talked to who drive their trucks the longest always follow the severe service schedule or make up their own that's even more conservative. 

[TXGREEK]

My service is

oil every 4-5K miles
Transmission every 30k miles (if I ever keep any that long)
Transfer case and from and rear Diff every 20k miles

Everything with Amsoil, it’s an OCD thing lol


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[redwngr]

4 hours ago, MacLaren said:

What's the difference and why?

Seriously, I dont understand. 

I'm talking in regards to service schedule and regular schedule 

What I wrote up was from GM

Does GM have a regular schedule too?

The 'regular' service schedule is what GM recommends for typical owners.

Both the regular and severe schedules are in the owners manual -- GM has done it this way for many years.

 

The 'severe' service schedule is for vehicles that see a tougher life.

 

In GM lingo, the 'severe' schedule is the on to use 

 for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather
. Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain
. Frequently towing a trailer
. Used for high speed or competitive driving
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery service 

 

 

 

 

[TXGREEK]

The 'regular' service schedule is what GM recommends for typical owners.
Both the regular and severe schedules are in the owners manual -- GM has done it this way for many years.
 
The 'severe' service schedule is for vehicles that see a tougher life.
 
In GM lingo, the 'severe' schedule is the on to use 
 for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather
. Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain
. Frequently towing a trailer
. Used for high speed or competitive driving
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery service 
 
 
 
 

Driving in the hot Texas climate along with city stop and go driving is what I consider severe service [emoji6]


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[redwngr]

11 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

 

Driving in the hot Texas climate along with city stop and go driving is what I consider severe service


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I'd agree.