How to change the oil on a 2024 Chevy Trax! - 1st change

[@univac7677]

Nice job. I’d like to see the transmission fluid change next.

[@XMG3]

do I really need the ramps or there is enough room to unscrew the bolt as is? Thanks for the video guide.

[@datboifixit1995]

@XMG3 there is enough room i think but with an oil pan down there too I don't think it'll be easy, but maybe doable

[@duanerykhus9425]

Thank you

[@xlarin]

Thanks for the video. But won't it affect the engine warranty if I change the oil myself?

[@datboifixit1995]

@@xlarin if you're in the US, no it should not

[@xlarin]

@@datboifixit1995 I'm in Canada.

[@datboifixit1995]

@@xlarin I don't think it'll void anything if you do your own oil but just google it

[@LCJammer]

keep detailed records, receipts on the oil and filter.

[@cheapme1850]

Those oil change pans are garbage. Oil splashes all over the place unless you’re extremely careful. I found it better to just use a regular open pan and then pour the old oil into the empty new oil container or save a gallon milk container for future use. It’s much easier and cleaner when you take the oil to the recycling place and you don’t have the messiness that come with using the combination oil pan/container.

[@nelsonsantos770]

If the vehicle has regular oil in the beginning, can you drain it old oil and put new synthetic oil instead?

[@datboifixit1995]

@@nelsonsantos770 what do you mean like conventional oil?

[@nelsonsantos770]

​@@datboifixit1995yes conventional oil as opposed to synthetic oil.

[@datboifixit1995]

@nelsonsantos770 yeah you should be fine you use synthetic once you drain whatever is in there

[@petteremmartz]

Thank you for your video, did you check the oil level the next day? Did it need more or 4.2 qt were enough?

[@datboifixit1995]

Checked it today, it was good!!

[@petteremmartz]

@@datboifixit1995 thank you for letting me know, I will do the oil change by myself and I want to avoid any mistake!

[@deionhughes6867]

How many miles did you go until your first oil change? I usually do my 1st change a bit early to remove any wear metals that might be suspended in the oil from the break-in process that the filter doesn’t always catch.

[@datboifixit1995]

@deionhughes6867 from my understanding and research that isn't necessarily needed on new engines due to additives and what not, but I know a lot of people do it, but I didn't do it until like 6700 miles.

[@LaylaGomez-xb9cc]

How does the car run on mobil 1? Better than factory oil?

[@datboifixit1995]

@@LaylaGomez-xb9cc seems to run good

[@godzuky148]

The first video change oíl Chevrolet Trax 👍

[@dragoon666]

wait 5w-30? mine says 0-20.. wouldn't using a non recommened oil type ( 5-30) damage the engine?

[@datboifixit1995]

First off no it wouldn't and second the recommended is 5-30

[@motorcitymadman146]

@@datboifixit1995 top of the fill says 0-20 owners manual says 0-20 but agree it will not hurt the motor to use a 5W-20. At least in the summer then go with the 0-20 for winter. The turbo breaks down the oil faster.

[@datboifixit1995]

@@motorcitymadman146 my cap and my manual both say 5w-30

[@motorcitymadman146]

@@datboifixit1995 I dont doubt you, but mine is a 2025 LS with the 3 cylinder and the cap says SAE 0W-20 ACDELCO DEXOS

[@brent7368]

@@motorcitymadman146 2025 has a slightly different engine. it now is a e85/flex fuel engine for all 2025s. Probably results in a different oil viscosity as well. Follow your manual.

[@MrTopHat4]

Oilgeek will disagree with 2 things. 1 you should prefill your filter and 2 you should do your first oil change well before the standard interval.

[@datboifixit1995]

@MrTopHat4 lol prefilling is a prehistoric method no one does, how would you prefill a horizontal mounted filter on a toyota or a upside down mounted filter on a subaru? Don't know who oilgeek is but i don't care

[@MrTopHat4]

@datboifixit1995 his video is far more scientific than yours and has 3.2M views so there is that. My jeep has a side mount filter, I hold the gas pedal down for a few seconds to delay the fuel pump so it can prime after an oil change. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2SciIebpNd1pLMsi=58Q1O6Crh4f0A9xO

[@datboifixit1995]

@MrTopHat4 never pre filled an oil filter and I've owned over 30 vehicles and it's never been an issue, like i said it's an outdated practice

[@MrTopHat4]

@@datboifixit1995 of course you don't NEED to prefill the filter just like you don't NEED to run full synthetic oil but there is no harm is using methods that have been proven to reduce wear on your car. And telling people not to bother with prefilling is bad advice, that's why I said something. I'm honestly surprised you haven't heard of the motor oil geek as you are a mechanic like KZbinr yourself. He is very popular, and it never hurts to learn new things.

[@datboifixit1995]

@MrTopHat4 there is absolutely zero proof that it reduces wear what are you even saying, CAT has even put info out telling people NOT to pre fill and you are potentially putting UNfiltered oil into the clean side of a filter when you pre fill, i will continue to tell people not to pre fill because it is 100% pointless I don't care what some geek says

[@karguy1720]

Your tire pressure is too high. The correct setting is 33 PSI. My 2025 LS came from the dealer at 40 PSI. The ride was somewhat harsh and noisy. I reset the tires to 33 PSI which greatly improved the ride characteristics.

[@jemm.8277]

I think the dealership puts in all the 5 quarts into the car

[@Baker_king12]

Most dealers won’t use a retail bottle like that they’ll pump it directly from a barrel with a measuring device.

[@jemm.8277]

@@Baker_king12 oh. I was just wondering why they always overfill it

[@jemm.8277]

On the receipt its 5 quarts of oil at 9 bucks a quart.

[@Baker_king12]

@@jemm.8277 oh lol yeah probably because they don’t care it’s not their car.

[@jemm.8277]

I just did it yesterday by myself. Good thing i fit under the trax without lifting it

[@charkswitlazers]

Had any problems with the car yet?

[@bigrobwazhere]

I'm about to hit 20,000 on mine. No problems.

[@jemm.8277]

I have 31k on mine. No problems so far

[@bradbarefoot2986]

Congrats on using Mobile One Full Synthetic !

[@terran5569]

Caution! Every Chevy recommended oil change should be done by a Chevrolet or GM authorized shop so as not to void the warranty. It is highly recommended for direct injection, wet belt, turbocharged, and really any new car, the first oil change should by done in the first 1000 miles, preferably the first 300 to 500, those and in between recommended 7,500 mile oil change, can be done by the owner or other. This all for maximum longevity of the engine.

[@dietjesus7710]

Uh oh it's big Chevy

[@majorprivate6649]

lol