Oil Change...8,000+ Miles?

2edgesword wrote:
O.k., I usually pay close attention to items of maintenance but with my son driving the truck half the time (I opt for my motorcycle during most of the Spring, Summer and Fall) I wasn't keeping close track of mileage since my last oil change. Well the manual says the computer determines when the oil should be changed based on vehicle usage and how you drive, but 8,000+ miles seems excessive to me. My concern was the warranty (still covered under an extended warranty) but apparently if you drive like the typical grandmother (no offense) GM doesn't think so.

Not excessive, when the computer tells you - 11% remaining. I would not worry about the warranty.

I use Napa Full Synthetic (5W20) in my Dodge 4.7L flex fueler. I change with a Napa Gold oil filter every 9,000km and do a full change-out at 18,000km. That's the mfgr's recommendation - every 9000km.