Thinking about laying in some filters/fluids for performing the first (since my recent ownership) upcoming maintenance on my 2022 Colorado LT, Ext Cab, 3.6L V6. OEM is PF2257G oil, A3195C air, and CF196 cabin air. Is OEM good enough, or are there "better" filters out there, and is the additional price of so-called "premium" filters worth paying over the AC Delco OEM? As for oil, how about Castrol 5W-30 full synthetic? That's what I currently have on the shelf as far as oil. Is Rock Auto a good "go-to" for purchasing the filters? Their pricing seems very attractive. Appreciate any comments/thoughts on the above, just trying to plan ahead a little. Just over 20K on her, at what point (mileage wise) does trans service make sense, and what specific trans fluid should I use?
ColoranyonKidd
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Extended Cab 4WD Summit White
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Filters you can use OEM or Equivalent. Whatever you prefer.
5W-30 Full Synthetic is what the Engine Requires.. And yes whatever brand you prefer
Transmission should be Flushed every 50K or Drain and Filled every 25K
But, yours it been used so little. If it was not done it might be something to think about doing.
All Transmission Fluid is Hygroscopic (absorbs water)
The 8 Speed Transmission runs cooler
Which is good for the Transmission but not good since the Transmission does not heat up enough to "burn off" the condensation
And the moisture is the issue with causes the Transmission Shudder
The Fluid to use is:
Mobil 1™ Synthetic LV ATF HP
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5W-30 Full Synthetic is what the Engine Requires.. And yes whatever brand you prefer
Transmission should be Flushed every 50K or Drain and Filled every 25K
But, yours it been used so little. If it was not done it might be something to think about doing.
All Transmission Fluid is Hygroscopic (absorbs water)
The 8 Speed Transmission runs cooler
Which is good for the Transmission but not good since the Transmission does not heat up enough to "burn off" the condensation
And the moisture is the issue with causes the Transmission Shudder
The Fluid to use is:
Mobil 1™ Synthetic LV ATF HP
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