Alyse 0 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 What is the oil change interval for the Spark? I know my friends new Ford is every 10k miles. Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 0 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I beleive that it is the same every 10,000 Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 My owner's guide says every 7,500 miles, "as needed". There's a warning signal that let's you know when the oil needs changing. It's based on engine demand calculations made by the engine's computer. Temps, revs, climate, distance, etc. The transmission oil gets changed at 97k miles I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Wally13 0 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I also have a 2013 Spark LS , like to do my own work, does anyone know where to get an oil filter for it and the stock number, also I would like to replace the spark plugs with Bosch paltinum +4 any info on that part # ? Wally13, Florida Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I also have a 2013 Spark LS , like to do my own work, does anyone know where to get an oil filter for it and the stock number, also I would like to replace the spark plugs with Bosch paltinum +4 any info on that part # ? Wally13, Florida That's a good question! Might have to go to the dealer for the oil filter until the aftermarket vendors pick up on the new filter type (assuming its nonstandard). I think you have to reset a code (82) when you're done. Your owner's manual may give the plug type. I may do a plug upgrade too and see if it helps fuel economy. Wayne Link to post Share on other sites
mightydog 3 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I also have a 2013 Spark LS , like to do my own work, does anyone know where to get an oil filter for it and the stock number, also I would like to replace the spark plugs with Bosch paltinum +4 any info on that part # ? Wally13, Florida I would call the dealer I am sure that they know Link to post Share on other sites
sbossman 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I own 2013 spark ls manual, the interval in the book says roughly every 6,000 miles. me personally i am doing my first one at 500 miles, as the engine is broken in lots of metal shavings can end up in the oil and i think it's better to just change it now instead of letting it cycle through the engine continually. as for the filter it's a dealer only part right now, came to $6.99 at my dealer. also reguarding the Bosch +4's i personally wouldn't change to those. GM employs lots of technicians and they do all sorts of testing, the if they found they could get better fuel economy by using those, they would love to use them as OEM and enjoy the boosted epa estimates on fuel economy. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Does this engine use plugs that are specifically set so the electrode and gap line up with the combustion chamber in a certain way? Some ultra efficiency cars are starting to do this to maximize the flame front. Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Twin cam 4 valve engines are usually have hemispherical cumbustion chambers so it may not need a directional plug. How the variable valve timing system figures in is hard to guess? Link to post Share on other sites
AlexBarsan 10 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 What is the oil change interval for the Spark? I know my friends new Ford is every 10k miles. 15,000 kms so yes is about 10K miles, use synthetic 5w30 DEXTOS II from ACDELCO or better MOBIL 1 the extended and no worries for 10Kmiles. Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Just had first oil change at 1800 miles. Let the dealer do it. Didn't want to leave that factory oil fill stay in there any longer. Link to post Share on other sites
NewSpark 4 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 GM and others are now stating that 7,500 miles is just fine between oil changes. The oils and engine components are better today than ever before. Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 0 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I own 2013 spark ls manual, the interval in the book says roughly every 6,000 miles. me personally i am doing my first one at 500 miles, as the engine is broken in lots of metal shavings can end up in the oil and i think it's better to just change it now instead of letting it cycle through the engine continually. as for the filter it's a dealer only part right now, came to $6.99 at my dealer. also reguarding the Bosch +4's i personally wouldn't change to those. GM employs lots of technicians and they do all sorts of testing, the if they found they could get better fuel economy by using those, they would love to use them as OEM and enjoy the boosted epa estimates on fuel economy. 500 miles? I never thought of that Link to post Share on other sites
mightydog 3 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just had first oil change at 1800 miles. Let the dealer do it. Didn't want to leave that factory oil fill stay in there any longer. Sounds more reasonable Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Getting ready to get our second Spark's(Denim) oil changed as it's approaching 1,000 miles and it's a manual so the revs tend to get higher than the automatic. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 So you have two of them? I can't even get one... not fair. :mad: Link to post Share on other sites
elroyjetsn 16 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 So you have two of them? I can't even get one... not fair. :mad: Most of the dealers out here have been well stocked for some reason. Maybe it's because we lie within the 100 mile radius of DC??? Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 We were talking about this at the dealer Thursday, they just are not making it to this area at all and I think some of that has to do with the mentality of the buyers in this region. Even with gas going for above $3.50 for the last few years I still see mostly great big gas hogs around here. I've always been buying smaller cars so this lack of supply is really hurting me. You have any Red LS manual in the area? If my guys could broker the deal I'd find a way down to drive it back, they've been great so I can't cut them out of a deal because I'd feel really guilty. Anyway, back on topic... When you are having the first oil change are you having synthetic or "regular" oil poured in? Doing this at the dealer or at an independant service shop or chain service place? Link to post Share on other sites
AlexBarsan 10 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Anyway, back on topic... When you are having the first oil change are you having synthetic or "regular" oil poured in? Doing this at the dealer or at an independant service shop or chain service place? You have to use ONLY synthetic 5w30 DEXTOS II from AC delco or MOBIL 1 (it's the only one DEXTOS II certified), check your warranty, most dealers won't make your warranty valid if don't do the services with them. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thankfully they aren't allowed to do that in the USA. I will use synthetic if I ever get my car and Mobile 1 is pretty popular at most independent service shops. Link to post Share on other sites
jeffe007 0 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I thought the engine required 0w20. If not it would definitely not hurt the field econ! A 0w20 oil (syn only) would be a much better choice as u could go easily 10,000mi with it. Maybe even 15,000mi like if its amsoil signature 0w20 or even Mobil 1 0w20 advanced fuel economy. What is important is the tbn. Or total base number of the oil. The higher the better for long life. Hths is another but its off topic. The Toyota syn 0w20 has a really high tbn. U could use a 0w30 but really....a 0w20 ain't gonna hurt the engine. We don't have high perf engines here getting abused, nor a turbocharger. If that were the case then a euro oil in 0w30 would be great like German castrol edge 0w30 available at auto zones everywhere. Its a great oil and a true sun and I've got like 25 liters of it. But its too thick. Its almost a 40 viscosity oil and that my friends would ruin fuel economy. Link to post Share on other sites
zking67 1 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Here is the new dexos1 approved 5w20 Acdelco, Mobil 1 , Castrol SYNTEC SPt , syntec with titanium and Qauker State ultimate durability ( SAw this wk end in the NEW 5 QT containers and have seen pics of 1QT bottles . Link to post Share on other sites
austex04 48 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) I've heard of the German Castrol being on the thick side. Mobile 1 is just the opposite, the 5w30 is almost like a 5w20 grade. I'm going to use 0w30 in mine, after the free dealer oil change. I don't want to be the first to remove the oil filter, since it was put on by a machine without oil coating the seal. For warranty reasons, go by what the oil monitor tells you, and log the date and mileage on the receipt. Don't do extended drain intervals with extended life oil until the warranty expires. Edited April 26, 2013 by austex04 Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 The oil life meter is averaging around 8500 miles for these cars, that is extended life intervals. Link to post Share on other sites
austex04 48 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 There's extended life synthetics that are good for 10+k miles, the oil life monitor is calibrated for traditional synthetics and blends. I was referring to 10+k intervals, with the high tbn oils. Link to post Share on other sites
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