I suggest you open that ma … nual and start reading. This truck has been to the dealer over 5 times since purchase with the same complaint, using way too much oil, approximately 2 quarts. Bought this truck with 24500 miles on it in April 2013. You now know the capacity. I know others have had engine replaced or rebuilt to correct this problem Chevy has created.
I currently use approximately 2 quarts between oil changes if I follow the computer guideline for changing oil. So from now on I'm adding a quart of oil approximately every 1000 miles, that's a serious problem. Corey from Virginia, and if you think this letter is just a ramble of people who got the bad end off the stick, then it makes sense how you do not care for your customers. I've had this truck for 7 months and got it with only 60,000 miles on it. You all should be ashamed for not owning up to your mistakes.
Always verify fluid specifications and capacities in your owners manual, if applicable. I went to Canadian Tire and they do not have the new Oils yet. Mackey from New Jersey , Mr. Though manual transmissions have never been particularly popular with Duramax buyers, there are those that wish the stick shift option would not have disappeared. Finally, put the money your saving by doing your own maintenance towards a vacation or something. My advice to you is to pick a quality oil and stick with it.
It will use a quart every 2500 miles on average but it is not uniform in the consumption. If it shows low on the dipstick before oil change is due, what should I put in it and where would I get it?? Fluid level should be checked periodically. Then move the bucket under the oil filter and pull the oil filter letting the oil from there drain into the bucket as well as pouring any… The Duramax Diesel Engine is designed and manufactured by the American auto maker, General Motors. I hate to think about the poor people who know nothing about mechanics and have blown engines at the cost of the Chevrolet. Fix your mistakes - Otis J. I changed it only 3,000 miles ago with Valvoline full synthetic oil.
Today I hear ticking under the hood and first thing I did was check the oil. Justicee Page Those of you with cruze what problems are you having? It is sicking, and just the fact that you would just dishonor the American pickup truck as being a dependable and reliable truck, but I guess you do not care. I had a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and had absolutely no major problems with it. So you have my email address, and I do check them regularly, please let me know how I can be of assistance to you. I called the Chevy dealership and he went on about how using 2qts. Chevy, you have really dropped the ball on this issue, and it is disgusting that you will not recognize the issue, and for your owners having to pay out of pocket for your negligence and poor engine manufacturing. The shop also told me they can do an overhaul of some of the offending parts with updated chevy designs that will take care of the problem.
Despite me having every maintenance record, me sitting countless hours in Jersey City Chevrolet for maintenance, having differential oil changes, buying my own module to fix my cruise control, Chevy has really screwed me over. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Window switches stopped working, 4 wheel drive actuator went out. Take responsibility for your actions, and fix this problem. I personally don't use any treatment products on my vehicles as I find it to be unnecessary and potentially harmful.
Went and finally got a newer one, a 2008 z71 90k miles on it. I don't think the Rotella is a synthetic. Fourth, change fuel filters at the interval stated in the owners manual. Wow I guess the maintenance cost is going to be higher than what it really should be for sure. Approximate, fill to level of fill plug. I took it into a shop and they told me I only had 1. Now, It is requiring at least a quart of oil to be added at 2,000 miles between oil changes.
Drain and replace differential fluid immediately if the axle is submerged in water. Also, take 5 minutes to look up 2008 Chevy Silverado on Carcomplaints. Check the oil level and add as necessary to reach the full mark. I decided that I wanted to get a new model bad move so I traded in the 2003 for a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban z71. Hopefully if enough complaints are made, they will do something about this. If I new then what I know now, I never would have purchased this truck.
Since I've had it only the dealer has done the oil changes for me. Ford would continue to offer a six speed manual through the 2009 model year, and Ram Trucks still offers a manual transmission - although at a serious reduction in torque output. Yours Truly, A customer who sadly test drove a foreign car to replace their domestic truck, O. Glow plugs are not interchangeable with all model years. Not to mention all the other B. This is only one of the few issues I am having with this truck, very disappointed in gm truck.
Place a bucket of some sort that can hold 10 quarts under the drain plug on the bottom of the engine, pull the drain plug. If you have no owners manual it is easy to find out. The typical response to abnormally high fuel dilution is to make sure that maintenance is performed regularly per the owners manual. I now have about 2300 K on it. Chevrolet should be ashamed putting long time customers through this. Drain the oil and change the filter.