Maintaence & Warranty

Need4Camaro · 09-13-2017, 07:51 PM

So my 2017 has been out of the complimentary oil changes from GM for two oil changes now. I went and paid my local dealer to change the oil on the previous go round, but this go round I wanted to use full synthetic and had an oil change place do it. I would do it myself but I live in a neighborhood with strict HOA's and they would crucify me if I so much as put my car on a jack. So here's my question, if I had services done outside of GM, such as oil changes, filter changes, ect.. will it affect my warranty? This would be the first car I would have owned brand new.

Rustydaytons · 09-13-2017, 07:59 PM

Move to a new house

Johnwon · 09-13-2017, 08:18 PM

No, changing the oil someplace other than a GM dealership will not void your warranty unless you put an oil in the car that is not compatible with the car and you take it in for engine issues.

Russell James · 09-14-2017, 08:41 AM

Would only be a problem if that outside service caused the problem. ie they used a crappy filter that falls apart. Want to be safe, insist they use the correct ACDelco filter and right spec oil.

camaromike77 · 09-14-2017, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnwon

No, changing the oil someplace other than a GM dealership will not void your warranty unless you put an oil in the car that is not compatible with the car and you take it in for engine issues.

^^ This. And make sure to keep your Receipt(s)....

Outahand · 09-14-2017, 09:49 AM

Change it yourself at a Buddy's house?

SomeGeoffGuy · 09-14-2017, 10:08 AM

Those instant oil change places rob you blind for using Dexos. My wife took her Traverse into one once and she paid almost $100. I would just stick with the dealer. At least they rob you blind and you stay in their good graces in case of warranty. That is, if you can't find a place to change it yourself. I do my own and log it in the owners manual with the receipt for the oil.

-Geoff

JK001 · 09-14-2017, 07:03 PM

Dealer will put Mobil 1 full synthetic upon request, no up charge

harrisrwe · 09-15-2017, 07:04 AM

My buddy, who used to work for Chevrolet Service, said as long as you put in something equivalent to or greater than the original oil, your warranty goes unaffected. I.E. the car comes with dexos (half reg half syth) so Dexos or Full Synthetic is allowed.

cellsafemode · 09-15-2017, 10:12 AM

you are able to use the my chevrolet/onstar site to log your own maintenance.

That's what i do. I refuse to take it in for regular maintenance.

Also, yes, i second the move to a new house comment.

09-13-2017, 07:51 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,975	Maintaence & Warranty So my 2017 has been out of the complimentary oil changes from GM for two oil changes now. I went and paid my local dealer to change the oil on the previous go round, but this go round I wanted to use full synthetic and had an oil change place do it. I would do it myself but I live in a neighborhood with strict HOA's and they would crucify me if I so much as put my car on a jack. So here's my question, if I had services done outside of GM, such as oil changes, filter changes, ect.. will it affect my warranty? This would be the first car I would have owned brand new.

09-14-2017, 09:49 AM	#6
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 141	Change it yourself at a Buddy's house? __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

09-14-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,202	Those instant oil change places rob you blind for using Dexos. My wife took her Traverse into one once and she paid almost $100. I would just stick with the dealer. At least they rob you blind and you stay in their good graces in case of warranty. That is, if you can't find a place to change it yourself. I do my own and log it in the owners manual with the receipt for the oil. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

09-13-2017, 07:59 PM	#2
Rustydaytons Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Rosharon Posts: 222	Move to a new house

09-13-2017, 08:18 PM	#3
Johnwon Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS, NPP, A8. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 285	No, changing the oil someplace other than a GM dealership will not void your warranty unless you put an oil in the car that is not compatible with the car and you take it in for engine issues.

09-14-2017, 08:41 AM	#4
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Would only be a problem if that outside service caused the problem. ie they used a crappy filter that falls apart. Want to be safe, insist they use the correct ACDelco filter and right spec oil.

09-14-2017, 07:03 PM	#8
JK001 Drives: ZHP, Alfa 4C, RAM, X5, 17SS1LE-sold Join Date: May 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 270	Dealer will put Mobil 1 full synthetic upon request, no up charge

09-15-2017, 07:04 AM	#9
harrisrwe Drives: 17' 1SS Vert, Nightfall Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	My buddy, who used to work for Chevrolet Service, said as long as you put in something equivalent to or greater than the original oil, your warranty goes unaffected. I.E. the car comes with dexos (half reg half syth) so Dexos or Full Synthetic is allowed.

09-15-2017, 10:12 AM	#10
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	you are able to use the my chevrolet/onstar site to log your own maintenance. That's what i do. I refuse to take it in for regular maintenance. Also, yes, i second the move to a new house comment.

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