Originally Posted by BigCahuna
The Dexos approval is just that, GM's approval. No special formulas or ingredients in the oil. Pay your fee and magically, you to can place the logo on your brand of oil. That gives GM a possible reason to deny a warranty claim on your motor if it fails, and they find out you weren't using a Dexos approved oil. My wife's car was serviced by the dealer from new, and it's a oil consumer. I cant see where using Dexos oil helped out with anything to justify seeking out and using it. Especially after the warranty is up.,,,,
No. Just no.
The Dexos approval is just that, GM's approval. No special formulas or ingredients in the oil. Pay your fee and magically, you to can place the logo on your brand of oil. That gives GM a possible reason to deny a warranty claim on your motor if it fails, and they find out you weren't using a Dexos approved oil. My wife's car was serviced by the dealer from new, and it's a oil consumer. I cant see where using Dexos oil helped out with anything to justify seeking out and using it. Especially after the warranty is up.,,,,
No. Just no.