Change Oil every 3,000 miles or Not, Active fuel management

[tahoe_hybrid]

No consumption

Hybrid Vortec MAX 6.0L (LS2 based) with Active fuel Management,VVT with 3200 miles on the current oil 89800 on the clock
I checked with the engine off for at lest 10 hours... ( this way all the oil can go into the pan)

5w30 Mobil1 EP 15,000 with Mobil1 EP filter

I mostly do highway miles.


that is what the oil currently looks like still looks like new. like just pour from the bottle

I could put it on CL and put slightly used oil free.....

 

[skyactiv]

Changing it every "3000meters" would be very foolish.

 

[PimTac]

Qualifies for the shortest oci ever on BITOG.

I hope he means 3000 miles but with M1 EP that would be a waste of fine oil.

I wonder.......

 

[kschachn]

I wonder too.

You think?

 

[tahoe_hybrid]

mistake miles

 

[Audios]

Double it, and its still being conservative.

 

[UncleDave]

Originally Posted by tahoe_hybrid
No consumption

Hybrid Vortec MAX 6.0L (LS2 based) with Active fuel Management,VVT with 3200 miles on the current oil 89800 on the clock
I checked with the engine off for at lest 10 hours... ( this way all the oil can go into the pan)

5w30 Mobil1 EP 15,000 with Mobil1 EP filter

I mostly do highway miles.


that is what the oil currently looks like still looks like new. like just pour from the bottle

I could put it on CL and put slightly used oil free.....

Looks like you started with a nice clean engine

Were you towing anything for those miles?

Thanks

UD

 

[Silverado12]

FWIW I do 5K mile intervals with NAPA branded synthetic oil that I get on sale.

 

[PandaBear]

Mobil1 EP? I'd leave it in for at least 12k miles.

 

[skyactiv]

Originally Posted by skyactiv
Changing it every "3000meters" would be very foolish.


The OP edited it from meters to miles.

 

[tahoe_hybrid]

Originally Posted by UncleDave
Originally Posted by tahoe_hybrid
No consumption

Hybrid Vortec MAX 6.0L (LS2 based) with Active fuel Management,VVT with 3200 miles on the current oil 89,800 on the clock
I checked with the engine off for at lest 10 hours... ( this way all the oil can go into the pan)

5w30 Mobil1 EP 15,000 with Mobil1 EP filter...

I mostly do highway miles.


that is what the oil currently looks like still looks like new. like just pour from the bottle

I could put it on CL and put slightly used oil free.....

Looks like you started with a nice clean engine

Were you towing anything for those miles?

Thanks

UD


Yes the Engine Has no sludge in it squeaky clean

I had it since 84,057 miles The two previous owners took care of it
(California Car.)
First owner was from Bel-Air,CA (Paid in full $65,000)

Second was from a decent area in Corona,CA..(paid in full) they paid 20-25k estimation in 2011
ME (paid in full) paid $10,900..


All the fluids are SUPER clean
I don't know about the rear differential
brake fluid might need to be changed looks little dirty .

I don't think it was ever used for towing i didn't see any damage on the hitch (paint damage or new paint on it from a hitch being pulled in and out and the hitch electrical did not seem to ever be connected)...

I'm just going to change everything including the brake pads/rotors, spark plugs & wires, light bulbs etc.. Full service interior detail.. New set of tires. 100,000 miles so everything will be fresh 100%


I expect the FULL Service to cost about $2000-$2200
but i'm going to do a little at a time tell its done I do have the money to get it done but i'm a cheap @$$ so i'll get it done over time when i can find the Best DEALS on the parts etc.. but the most important stuff first.....

 

[UncleDave]

A lightly loaded V8 with hybrid assist is going to be pretty easy on oil.

I think it's the nature of the hybrid beast.

My Lexus Rx400H is about to click 10K on the sump and you could never tell looking at the stick.

UD

 

[atikovi]

It's a Tahoe hybrid. The engine is the least of your worries.

 

[tahoe_hybrid]

Originally Posted by UncleDave
A lightly loaded V8 with hybrid assist is going to be pretty easy on oil.

I think it's the nature of the hybrid beast.

My Lexus Rx400H is about to click 10K on the sump and you could never tell looking at the stick.

UD
yeah I just need to keep the oil full(by checking it every 500miles or 10Hours ) and clean because last time I think conventional oil was used by the dealer it only lasted 3k before it started getting dirty with carbon flakes..


Originally Posted by atikovi
It's a Tahoe hybrid. The engine is the least of your worries.

the thing I most worried about is getting hit by distracted drivers.. nearly been hit 3-4 dozon times since I had it

it's like some kind of accident magnet.. (they are distracted by the looks since it looks SO different then the normal 2007-2014 model)



they get zoned in on the factory LED brake lights and not paying attention..

and the front end as well as it's "different then what is expected for a 07-14 model"

not to forget the "hybrid badging and the big fat HX trim logo"


The H stands for hybrid
and the X stands for eXpensive

 

[atikovi]

I meant if the hybrid system goes bad it's big bucks to fix.

 

[tahoe_hybrid]

Originally Posted by atikovi
I meant if the hybrid system goes bad it's big bucks to fix.

nah I'm more worried about someone running a red light and hitting me at 50-60 mph(40-60MPH is typical speed here)

Yes you mean the toyota battery? that is inside?


it's 2900 with 5 years warranty from green bean



well it was well taken care of that is the difference... I park under the shade it stays pretty cool inside even if it's 100 outside about 70F inside by it self .. it's why I swapped parking spots with someone (I paid them to let me park in their spot for the summer tell it gets 75F and under for two consecutive weeks minimum )

 

[kschachn]

Where are you at, still in New Jersey? Or did you move?

 

[PimTac]

"the thing I most worried about is getting hit by distracted drivers.. nearly been hit 3-4 dozon times since I had it"





Most of you are getting played here. Don't feed it.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted by tahoe_hybrid
Originally Posted by atikovi
I meant if the hybrid system goes bad it's big bucks to fix.

nah I'm more worried about someone running a red light and hitting me at 50-60 mph(40-60MPH is typical speed here)

Yes you mean the toyota battery? that is inside?
it's 2900 with 5 years warranty from green bean

well it was well taken care of that is the difference... I park under the shade it stays pretty cool inside even if it's 100 outside about 70F inside by it self .. it's why I swapped parking spots with someone (I paid them to let me park in their spot for the summer tell it gets 75F and under for two consecutive weeks minimum )


Hot vehicle or bird poop, take your pick!

 

[WyrTwister]

Pretty much what I was thinking .

Bird poop is not good for paint .