Every 5k for me. Easy math. Lots of offroading and road trips, 20k miles this year on my '23 AT4. As one who rebuilds the first gen Colorado 5cyl motors for owners with lackluster maintenance intervals, an approximate $500 cost difference in oil changes over years prevents thousands more in engine replacement cost. I don't want to find out what the L3B is going to cost to replace.
2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 with 660 miles now. I ran the Factory Fill oil for 500 miles to allow some break-in period. Then replaced the oil and filter with Amsoil Signature 5w-30 and Purolator Boss filter. I replaced the air filter with K&N drop in filter for now until someone finally releases a CARB approved cold air kit. I think S&B may get their kit's exemption approval next year. Unrelated, I installed a higher quality cabin filter (Carbon and HEPA) as well. I plan to run UOA through Blackstone or Speed labs to determine oil condition and life range at 5500 miles to verify my recurring oil change intervals. Based on my experiences, Amsoil should easily last 7500 miles without concerns and meet the "GM recommended" interval. Because I travel a great deal (rental cars and planes), my annual mileage will be around 8-10k resulting in an oil change every 10 months. At that frequency I am only spending about $100 year for oil, and all 3 filters maintenance. I have prepurchased several filters and oil to last my 1st 3 years (to beat inflation). Solid. Truck seems to love the things installed thus far.
I’m use wix filters on all my vehicles except the 4runner. I like how easy it is to change the oil on that rig. That suspension setup looks cool-feel free to go further in depth about the set up/features AEV has for it. Just to stir the pot about oil changes-the 4runner gets synthetic every 10k miles-I send a sample to Blackstone every time, and the results always come back good (I do drive 80 highway miles round trip every day, so they are not super hard miles).
From one generation to the next? Yeah that would be a great video. If anyone with a last gen Bison in Central WA wants to meet up and be in a video let me know!
Very useful video. I am surprised how easy that is on the Colorado. It’s as easy as on a late model Jeep Wrangler that I have. My only concern with the method you showed is starting the engine without full oil fill up. I don’t know why that’s done. I haven’t seen this for other engines.
With this being the first oil change I wasn't sure if it will take the full 6qts like the owner's manual stated. Last thing I want to do is overfill it and have to remove some. The next oil change I will put the full 6qts in and then check it.
I change the oil in My chevy colorado when it’s at 10%. I’ve been told that when when the instrument cluster says “change engine oil soon” that I have about 600 miles until the truck really needs the oil changed. Any thoughts?
So… there is a high mileage version but this isn’t it. Also if you read the label on all high mileage oil it states it’s fine for all gasoline engines of any mileage. But by all means… use any decent oil that meets the manufacturer’s specs and you’re fine.
Costco's Kirkland 5W-30 full synthetic is Dexos approved and only $39.99 for 10 quarts and WalMart has the ACDelco filter for $11.10 -- that's $24/oil and $11/filter + tax or
Awesome tip! Yeah Costco’s oil is reviewed to be excellent. I’ve used it myself before Havoline sent me oil to use. Havoline 5w-30 is $25 for 6 quarts at Walmart. Can’t go wrong either way.
Oh man! Those sure are fighting words. I have driven the previous model and this one quite a bit and I personally believe the 2023 and newer trucks are better. How much nicer? well, after driving the new one, I bought it. The turbo 4 in the 2023 beats both engine choices in the previous model. The diesel was great at fuel milage, but lacked power over 60mph and the 3.6 V6 seemed a bit slow at turning 35s. The new truck even comes with 35s from the factory!
Great video and it's so informative Jason! Keep up the great content! BTW, do you have any interest in working with us? I just sent an email to you and we can talk further there if you'd like. Look forward to your reply soon!
I’m so backed up with projects I’m not taking new ones right now. I have one possible project that I might be able to use your lights with… but I’ll reach out when the time is right.
Every 5k for me. Easy math. Lots of offroading and road trips, 20k miles this year on my '23 AT4. As one who rebuilds the first gen Colorado 5cyl motors for owners with lackluster maintenance intervals, an approximate $500 cost difference in oil changes over years prevents thousands more in engine replacement cost. I don't want to find out what the L3B is going to cost to replace.
Well said! I couldn’t agree more.
I’ve been waiting for a video like this for the 23+ Colorado’s. Thank you!
2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 with 660 miles now. I ran the Factory Fill oil for 500 miles to allow some break-in period. Then replaced the oil and filter with Amsoil Signature 5w-30 and Purolator Boss filter. I replaced the air filter with K&N drop in filter for now until someone finally releases a CARB approved cold air kit. I think S&B may get their kit's exemption approval next year. Unrelated, I installed a higher quality cabin filter (Carbon and HEPA) as well. I plan to run UOA through Blackstone or Speed labs to determine oil condition and life range at 5500 miles to verify my recurring oil change intervals. Based on my experiences, Amsoil should easily last 7500 miles without concerns and meet the "GM recommended" interval. Because I travel a great deal (rental cars and planes), my annual mileage will be around 8-10k resulting in an oil change every 10 months. At that frequency I am only spending about $100 year for oil, and all 3 filters maintenance. I have prepurchased several filters and oil to last my 1st 3 years (to beat inflation). Solid. Truck seems to love the things installed thus far.
I'm so excited Colorado Bisons are back on the channel!
It’s Nate’s wife’s truck so we need to be very nice to it. ☺️
Great video and information since I have a Canyon. Keep up the great content 👏
Hey you’re welcome!
0:32 Tom Cruise laugh 😂
Great step by step guide, dudes! ✌️
I have a 2024 canyon aev and love it. Great truck. The underbody cameras are so cool
Those cameras are very helpful off road!
@aevnate4140 they are. Just trying to find a good set of mudflaps for this thing.
@@TheJines123 If you find a good option let me know, but AEV should come out with some mudflaps in about 6 months.
I forgot to also thank the channel for great content!!!
You’re welcome!
I’m use wix filters on all my vehicles except the 4runner. I like how easy it is to change the oil on that rig. That suspension setup looks cool-feel free to go further in depth about the set up/features AEV has for it. Just to stir the pot about oil changes-the 4runner gets synthetic every 10k miles-I send a sample to Blackstone every time, and the results always come back good (I do drive 80 highway miles round trip every day, so they are not super hard miles).
Oh wow. You beat my old commute. I used to do 40 miles a day (20 each way).
Great video Jason 8:21 good to see Nate. Anything that is changed on the Colorado/Bison would be great thanks
From one generation to the next? Yeah that would be a great video. If anyone with a last gen Bison in Central WA wants to meet up and be in a video let me know!
Very useful video. I am surprised how easy that is on the Colorado. It’s as easy as on a late model Jeep Wrangler that I have. My only concern with the method you showed is starting the engine without full oil fill up. I don’t know why that’s done. I haven’t seen this for other engines.
It’s very common. You put in the majority (5 qts or so) and then top it off. This way you don’t under or overfill.
With this being the first oil change I wasn't sure if it will take the full 6qts like the owner's manual stated. Last thing I want to do is overfill it and have to remove some. The next oil change I will put the full 6qts in and then check it.
Where is Chris's Colorado that was an amazing truck.
Chris is taking a break from YT. He’s welcome back any time.
If you wanna run the factory Ac Delco filters. Rockauto sells them by the case. 12 for about $60. Wix are probably better quality though.
Good pointer. I’m sure either works fine. 👍
Nice Chevy
I change the oil in My chevy colorado when it’s at 10%. I’ve been told that when when the instrument cluster says “change engine oil soon” that I have about 600 miles until the truck really needs the oil changed. Any thoughts?
You probably are fine. My oil life was only at 36%. Most people would say I changed it to soon.
when you changing the oil in the canyon?
A Canyon is identical to a Colorado in terms of maintenance.
What happened to the havoline pro rs oil? That was my favorite oil by them. I cant find it anywhere anymore.
Yeah I don’t know.
Who keeps that truck so nice and clean?!
I’ve heard the owner babies it! 😜
Aren’t the tires directional?
Most truck tires are not directional. They will be labeled as such if they are. Usually only performance and some snow tires are directional.
I believe that Lifelong oil has seal conditioners meant for higher mileage engines. Not sure how it will react to lower mile vehicles
So… there is a high mileage version but this isn’t it. Also if you read the label on all high mileage oil it states it’s fine for all gasoline engines of any mileage. But by all means… use any decent oil that meets the manufacturer’s specs and you’re fine.
@@JasonExplainsThingson the back of this oil container it states " formulated with seal conditioners" though
That looks much easier than the 2016 Colorado Z71 3.6L
It is!
Costco's Kirkland 5W-30 full synthetic is Dexos approved and only $39.99 for 10 quarts and WalMart has the ACDelco filter for $11.10 -- that's $24/oil and $11/filter + tax or
Awesome tip! Yeah Costco’s oil is reviewed to be excellent. I’ve used it myself before Havoline sent me oil to use. Havoline 5w-30 is $25 for 6 quarts at Walmart. Can’t go wrong either way.
Did he fix all the electrical issues yet?
Nate hasn’t had any.
It has been a good truck so far. My wife daily drives it back and forth to work and we will often take this truck to run around town in.
Five to Seventy Five Hundred miles? lol
5000.
That Colorado is a downgrade from the previous version, just saying
How so? I don’t have a dog in the fight. Just curious why you say that. Engine displacement?
Oh man! Those sure are fighting words. I have driven the previous model and this one quite a bit and I personally believe the 2023 and newer trucks are better. How much nicer? well, after driving the new one, I bought it.
The turbo 4 in the 2023 beats both engine choices in the previous model. The diesel was great at fuel milage, but lacked power over 60mph and the 3.6 V6 seemed a bit slow at turning 35s.
The new truck even comes with 35s from the factory!
Great video and it's so informative Jason! Keep up the great content!
BTW, do you have any interest in working with us? I just sent an email to you and we can talk further there if you'd like. Look forward to your reply soon!
I’m so backed up with projects I’m not taking new ones right now. I have one possible project that I might be able to use your lights with… but I’ll reach out when the time is right.
@@JasonExplainsThings No problem! Feel free to let me know via IG or email when you are free!