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Hey everyone. I recently purchased a 2013 Volt, and I love it so far! I have done a lot of little things to tidy it up, but I am having trouble resetting the engine oil setting. The dealer I purchased it from (not a Chevy dealer) changed the oil, but I do not think they knew how to reset the...

I have had the oil changed at the dealer a couple of times. I finally decided to do it myself. Bad decision. But anyway, here is what I learned, in case anybody is interested. The oil drain plug has a 10mm head. This is bad. In my uneducated opinion. Its too small, and so if...

How many quarts of oil are required for an oil change on the 2013 Volt. [A mouse ate my manual]

How many quarts of oil do I need to complete an oil change on a 2013 Volt? (Two or Three???)

Bought a new 2107 Volt Premier on Halloween (Monday) - the last day of a $1500 GM rebate on this specific VIN (different dealers had different VINs subject to same rebate). The short part of the story... The dealership is in the middle of a road construction project, so every car on the lot...

Folks, I just did the first oil change on my 2015 Volt. Some observations: 1) The car needs to be jacked up. Make sure you know where to put the jacks (Google it). 2) The car feels heavier than my other cars (Prius, Yaris). No big deal. 3) The oil filter takes a standard cap wrench ("B"...

2016 Volt with 3K miles, 2K with the ICE. I usually change the oil on a new car early, possible issues with manufacturing debris or contaminants but mostly just curiosity about the car. I plan on following the GM recommendations for oil changes - "Every 24 months or when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL...

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This FAQ is not intended to be—nor should it be used as—a replacement for reading the owner's manual and GM service manual and following their directions, warnings and precautions. It is instead a compilation and summary of other GM-Volt posts. No fitness of purpose is given, and all information...

The Volt still uses an oil lubricated motor that requires an oil and filter change. It also continues to use radiator coolant (DEX COOL), brake fluid (DOT 3), washer fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (DEXRON VI). It also will require air filter and wiper blade changes. Simply put – it’s no...