Chevrolet Trailblazer Maintenance...

**shadyanderson09** · February 23rd, 2017 05:03 AM

Hello Everyone,

I'm kinda new to the forum and I'm a foreigner, so please forgive me if I'm gonna post in English

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I have a Trailblazer 2014 LTZ and willing to do the regular maintenance outside the CASA. It has 25K on it's Odometer.

1- Will it be safe to use ZIC X7 Diesel Engine Oil instead of Dexos2? I'm gonna use a 5W-30 as the Owner Manual suggests.

2- I think it's also time for an ATF change, saw some MAG1 DEXERON-VI and I wanna give it a try, is it okay or I better go with the OEM ACDeldo Dexeron-VI?

3- Do we have a Pane somewhere where we can drop, clean and change the ATF filter and place a new gasket or is it a sealed system? If yes, where can I buy these filters please? I'm looking for a complete flush since the shifting is kinda sluggish, wanna remove all in the torque converter as well as the line cooler.

4- For the Engine Coolant, what brand do you recommend and where to buy it? Or do you suggest I go OEM?

5- Does the 2014 TB have a DPF or just the simple EGR? Can't find any mention about it in the Owner Manual. Asked also the CASA if it has an EGR and if we can clean it and they were all clueless.

6- Drive Belt and Timing Belt. I'm willing to change these 2 as well because it's not worth the risk, I wish we got chains but fact is a fact. Does anyone know a good chevrolet shop where I can do the job correctly? Fronte was hesitating since the car is kinda new to them. Also any idea about the labor cost?

7- Transfer case 4x4 Oil. Even though I didn't do any offroading. Owner Manual suggests at 80K interval or 40K severe condition.

8- Car is kinda new. Do you suggest an under chassis inspection? Where to do it?

9- How to reset the Change Oil Reminder on the Dashboard?

Thanks in advance guys

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**StockEngine** · February 23rd, 2017 06:19 AM

1. If that zic oil meets acea c3 requirements then yes. It's should be written on the bottle. (Htts 3.5 and above)
2. I use dex6 on my torque converter. Mag1 is an ok brand in the US.
3. No need to open the pan. You can however do a full drain from shops with a transtech equipment.
4. Engine coolant stick with oem.
5. Most likely no dpf. Egr cleaning can be done by shops listed
6. Shops can do this. I'll list below
7. Follow 40k
8. Underchasis nut and bolt tightening.
9. No idea

Shops to consider
Zix performance fb available
Servitek full service
Powertorq fb available

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**shadyanderson09** · February 23rd, 2017 06:31 AM

Thanks a lot StockEngine, that was highly appreciated mate

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**RNIQQQ** · October 19th, 2018 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StockEngine

1. If that zic oil meets acea c3 requirements then yes. It's should be written on the bottle. (Htts 3.5 and above)
2. I use dex6 on my torque converter. Mag1 is an ok brand in the US.
3. No need to open the pan. You can however do a full drain from shops with a transtech equipment.
4. Engine coolant stick with oem.
5. Most likely no dpf. Egr cleaning can be done by shops listed
6. Shops can do this. I'll list below
7. Follow 40k
8. Underchasis nut and bolt tightening.
9. No idea

Shops to consider
Zix performance fb available
Servitek full service
Powertorq fb available

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HELPPPPP!!!

Hi! I’m new to this forum and hope to get great advice here

I’m planning to have a major (50k) PMS for 2014 AT Trailblazer outside CASA. Do you have any recommendation for maintenance shops who specializes in TB near Makati/Pasay/Taguig area?

My husband is out of the country and am kinda scared to be ripped off by the shops because I know nothing about cars! Have called the usual casa we go to, but the PMS cost estimate is a whopping Php60k!!! Timing belts etc have to be replaced and all, but am wondering where to get less expensive but trusty PMS as well as where to buy the parts.

Also, can anyone let me know what’s usually done/replaced for this kind of major PMS?

Thanks in advance!

**Archerfish** · October 19th, 2018 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by RNIQQQ

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[INDENT]

HELPPPPP!!!

Hi! I’m new to this forum and hope to get great advice here

I’m planning to have a major (50k) PMS for 2014 AT Trailblazer outside CASA. Do you have any recommendation for maintenance shops who specializes in TB near Makati/Pasay/Taguig area?

My husband is out of the country and am kinda scared to be ripped off by the shops because I know nothing about cars! Have called the usual casa we go to, but the PMS cost estimate is a whopping Php60k!!! Timing belts etc have to be replaced and all, but am wondering where to get less expensive but trusty PMS as well as where to buy the parts.

Also, can anyone let me know what’s usually done/replaced for this kind of major PMS?

Thanks in advance!

I thought this Trailblazer is timing chain instead of timing belt...

If I may suggest, use the belt from casa. You can try to ask if you can buy from them and have someone else replace it.

For your other question, you can check the Owner's Manual for the specific things that will be done for the PMS.

Let us wait for the experts here to answer the rest of your questions.

I hope you can post the picture of the quotation of casa.

**RNIQQQ** · October 19th, 2018 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I thought this Trailblazer is timing chain instead of timing belt...

If I may suggest, use the belt from casa. You can try to ask if you can buy from them and have someone else replace it.

For your other question, you can check the Owner's Manual for the specific things that will be done for the PMS.

Let us wait for the experts here to answer the rest of your questions.

I hope you can post the picture of the quotation of casa.

Thanks for the reply Archerfish. I’m supposed to bring it to CASA tomorrow for the check and get the quotation; will share it here once available

**mda** · October 19th, 2018 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by RNIQQQ

Thanks for the reply Archerfish. I’m supposed to bring it to CASA tomorrow for the check and get the quotation; will share it here once available

Seconding Archerfish. Never had a PMS cost 50K before unless may major repair.

Itemized quotation is necessary so we can remove the unecessary ones. I'm guessing may naisingit na aircon cleaning diyan for 20k or something.

**andrukit** · January 23rd, 2018 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by shadyanderson09

Hello Everyone,

I'm kinda new to the forum and I'm a foreigner, so please forgive me if I'm gonna post in English

.

I have a Trailblazer 2014 LTZ and willing to do the regular maintenance outside the CASA. It has 25K on it's Odometer.

1- Will it be safe to use ZIC X7 Diesel Engine Oil instead of Dexos2? I'm gonna use a 5W-30 as the Owner Manual suggests.

2- I think it's also time for an ATF change, saw some MAG1 DEXERON-VI and I wanna give it a try, is it okay or I better go with the OEM ACDeldo Dexeron-VI?

3- Do we have a Pane somewhere where we can drop, clean and change the ATF filter and place a new gasket or is it a sealed system? If yes, where can I buy these filters please? I'm looking for a complete flush since the shifting is kinda sluggish, wanna remove all in the torque converter as well as the line cooler.

4- For the Engine Coolant, what brand do you recommend and where to buy it? Or do you suggest I go OEM?

5- Does the 2014 TB have a DPF or just the simple EGR? Can't find any mention about it in the Owner Manual. Asked also the CASA if it has an EGR and if we can clean it and they were all clueless.

6- Drive Belt and Timing Belt. I'm willing to change these 2 as well because it's not worth the risk, I wish we got chains but fact is a fact. Does anyone know a good chevrolet shop where I can do the job correctly? Fronte was hesitating since the car is kinda new to them. Also any idea about the labor cost?

7- Transfer case 4x4 Oil. Even though I didn't do any offroading. Owner Manual suggests at 80K interval or 40K severe condition.

8- Car is kinda new. Do you suggest an under chassis inspection? Where to do it?

9- How to reset the Change Oil Reminder on the Dashboard?

Thanks in advance guys

.

Hi Sir, mind if I ask where did you get your ATF and Timing belt from?

**StockEngine** · January 23rd, 2018 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by andrukit

Hi Sir, mind if I ask where did you get your ATF and Timing belt from?

look for dexron vi... mag1 and and mitasu have affordable ones acehardware or authorized resellers on fb.

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**cranston** · March 21st, 2018 01:14 PM

Hi.

I have a 2015 Trailblazer LT and at 45000kms have issues in the front suspension area. according to a Previous Chevy mechanic, the bushings for the shock absorbers are being recalled and they (chevy) have a "campaign". (his term) and will replace the parts. Is this true>=? how do you go about this?

Are there any more parts that are being recalled?

thanks very much

cranston