17gs

Does anyone have this flyer for the 2017 models, showing the GS? Thank you!

Bob Z.

Not sure if this is new but the 2017 I just picked up has a Mobil 1 Decal to place under the hood with a pic of the location it should go.

walleyejack

can you post a pic of said sticker and location please. or via my email please.

tia Al

13brv3

I was going to ask about this later, when my next oil change is due. I took my 2017 Z51 in for it's 500 mile oil change, and quizzed them to make sure they were using Mobile 1. When they returned the car, they said they used Mobile 1 as promised (9 qts and one to go), but they said they won't be able to do that again. I told them we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Their logic is that the cap says Dexos, not Mobile 1, so they will only use Dexos now. If I'm not mistaken, the caps have said Dexos since 2014, but previous bulletins have instructed the dealerships to use Mobile 1. At the time, I hadn't even noticed the sticker under the hood that says GM recommends Mobile 1, and of course that's what the manual says too.

I figure there will either be a new service bulletin that includes the 2017 specifically, or I'll just change the oil myself.

Cheers,
Rusty

dfettero

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/knowledgebase/article/2014-2017-corvette-service-bulletin-oil-change-information-for-2014-2017-chevrolet-corvette-1311.html

13brv3

I looked at this link earlier. Unfortunately, the heading the site put on it says 2017, but nothing in the actual document does. It's probably just a matter of time until they issue an updated document.

Rusty

Vyper340

Manual,also,indicates it for cars that are track driven or competitively driven. Just say you do or might so that Mobil 1 is used.

ralphmagin

What weight?

Foosh

5w-30

iclick

A friend just had his oil changed at a local dealer who said they used M1. The invoice says 88865639, which is Dexos 1 5w30 (bulk). The same dealer installed the oil filter without checking to see if the old gasket remained on the car. The result was leakage that the customer discovered when he found an oil slick in his garage. Checking that the old gasket stayed on the filter is fundamental in changing engine oil. No damage but could've been worse.

I don't understand why we can't get better service from these dealers, but it seems even the routine and simple service trips are steeped in some sort of intrigue like this. I have no confidence that any of these dealers can perform even a simple task like an oil change correctly.

ZenicaPA

That is disturbing. The design team created a world class sports car yet dealers treat it like a Cavalier. Very annoying.

wrecker3

I got this from my dealer last year.

JC 2004

Just in case anyone needs it...

Eff A Ford

I called one of the closest dealers which is also where I bought my vette. I asked what oil they used in the vette. They said "whatever the car came with from the factory". I then asked, do you charge if I wanted mobil 1. They said yes. I won't be taking my vette there for anything.

I called a dealer that was on the "top 50 corvettes sold" list (penske). The advisor stated mobil 1 is all they use in vettes and no up charge. I didnt have to explain anything or show the mobil 1 only print out.

It's a shame I had to pass 3 closer dealers to get the correct service.

13brv3

Thanks for posting the updated document! I do wish GM had taken a few more seconds to update the model years in the body of the document, and not just on the "models" line. They even left the subject line as 2014-2016. At least it says 2017 somewhere, and the tip line at the bottom says "any Corvette".

Rusty

JC 2004

^^^

Yeah I agree... not sure of the logic or lack of it for not updating a document fully. Kind of a where's Waldo approach to writing.

I had posted this in two areas, one was a more current thread and I had mentioned if you get any flak bring attention to the "models" header as well as the use of "any" in the tip section as you mentioned. Sorry I forgot to do that on this one.

But in GM's defense they do send messages in global connect about updates and important changes. Unfortunately, employees don't always read the emails and even some managers. I've worked on countless computers and seen many unopened messages.

Not to mention GM sends us to training and has product trainers that go to the dealerships. Plus a yearly product certification test is required so I am really baffled by this lack of proper knowledge. But in my area in NJ/NY we really had great product trainers and that probably makes a difference.

walleyejack

went to get my oil changed today, she said I had to pay, i was armed and dangerous, i gave her the bulletin, read it, and didn t like it, gave her the other bulletin with Gm all over it and years and yadda yadda, and she said ok. take my car around back and was waiting, comes up to me and says may i have the fob, i need to look under the hood. comes back later and says she called the manager, and he said no, because it didn t have Mobil 1 on filler cap. what a bunch of BS this is. just for chits n giggles i will call gm on monday, i talked to another dealer once before and they said sure mobil 1 no problem, so i will be going there from now on.

Eff A Ford

I wonder how much money it costs the dealer to use Mobile 1 over Dexos. Probable no more than $5.

AWOL

Mobile 1 is Dexos so don't quite understand what you are saying???

Eff A Ford

Why do some dealers up-charge for Mobile 1 then?