CT5-V Oil change for ct5V BW

[jbawden]

I think the shape of the tip isn't conducive to determining an overfill condition. The oil tube wipes that portion clean as you pull it out. I check mine after sitting overnight on level ground. I do my own changes and keep the level 1-2mm below the top of the hatch. Hate an overfill condition, so that is one reason I DIY.

 

[rdollie]

There is no way I would wait until the idiot light comes on before checking and adding oil. I think GM recommends checking it at least monthly with the stick, and there are some who check it at every gas fill-up. I’m in the ‘at least monthly’ camp, and that’s only after more frequent checks until I get comfortable with an engine’s normal consumption habits. Waiting for the light to come on is asking for trouble IMO.

I used to check weekly but after over 100k miles on the V3 and 5 BW I've found for my car that unless I spring a leakz, there's no need for frequent checking especially since I change oil every 3-4k miles.

 

[TruckeeTaurus]

I used to check weekly but after over 100k miles on the V3 and 5 BW I've found for my car that unless I spring a leakz, there's no need for frequent checking especially since I change oil every 3-4k miles.

Damn, you put 100k miles on a BW? You must be driving the hell outta that thing! Good for you man!