Bought a 2024 Trax, oil change input appreciated.

[Sonny88]

I bought a new 2024 Trax a couple weeks ago, really the first new car we've ever purchased. I've always changed my own oil, but I've never had a factory warranty. The first oil change is covered. I've read some posts here about changing the factory fill out early. I drive about 4,000-5,000 miles every six months so I was thinking servicing twice a year. On my used cars I've always kept a log book, even receipts however buying oil and filters at Walmart the receipt often times just says "oil" or "filter" not sure that would be good for a warranty claim.

Looks great , is that the RS ?

If these cars do well, Chevy hit a home run on this price point !️

 

[M1Accord]

First off, congrats on the purchase.

I would simply look at doing the oil changes twice a year at six month intervals. Advance Auto Parts right now has Castrol Extended Perforamce oil which is Dexos2 at an unusually cheap clearance price (less than $20 for a 5-gallon jug). You can stock up on those and be in great shape.

I would use a premium filter that can perform an extended OCI and change that out once a year. I have never been a fan of GM's small engine turbos, but using the best oil and filter around will definitely help yours perform to its fullest potential.

Keep us posted.

Oh man. I missed out on this deal

 

[BobsArmory]

The 2.0 turbo LSY engine in the Cadillacs take 0w-20 as well

 

[nascarnation]

Based on the sheer number of blown up 1.2T Chevy engines that I’m seeing on YouTube videos, I’d personally change the oil way more frequently than the manual recommends. Seems to be a 60K engine.

I'm curious, is there a predominant failure mode?

 

[Mewbs]

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