When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
First Service - Dealer Told ME I Am Entitled to DCT Filter Change!
Called my dealer last week to schedule first service. They pulled up my account, then proceeded to tell ME I get an oil and oil filter change, AND a DCT filter change, plus a quart of DCT fluid, all under warranty! No arguing, no need to provide screen-prints off the internet, easy peasy. That’s the way it should be!
Part # 12706595 AC Delco Oil Filter PF64
Part # 19370233 (QTY 8) Mobil 1 0W40 ESP
Part # 24045729 DCT Transmission Filter w/hardware
Part # 19418016 AC Delco FFL-4 DCT Fluid
I thought they were supposed to change the DCT oil also at 7500 miles. Also it says the customer requested Mobil 1 when that is what is supposed to be added anyway. Just curious.
Last edited by proeagles; 08-18-2021 at 04:54 PM.
Reason: Correction
my understanding his if you bring the corvette in for the first free change during the 1 year period and it has 7500 miles or more they will change the DCT under warranty. My guess when the DCT trans need service at around 35,000 miles it will cost you around 1000. That is at least the rate for the PDK.
my understanding his if you bring the corvette in for the first free change during the 1 year period and it has 7500 miles or more they will change the DCT under warranty. My guess when the DCT trans need service at around 35,000 miles it will cost you around 1000. That is at least the rate for the PDK.
They should change the DCT filter (not fluid) in the first year regardless of mileage. GM provides one included service, which includes engine oil, engine oil filter, and DCT filter change and fluid top-up within the first year. No mileage requirement is specified.
I thought they were supposed to change the DCT oil also at 7500 miles. Also it says the customer requested Mobil 1 when that is what is supposed to be added anyway. Just curious.
Originally Posted by Newdude
Filter and fluid top off ONLY. No DCT fluid change.
Unless tracking, the first fluid change is at 45,000 miles or 3 years, or when the DCT oil life monitor says.
my understanding his if you bring the corvette in for the first free change during the 1 year period and it has 7500 miles or more they will change the DCT under warranty. My guess when the DCT trans need service at around 35,000 miles it will cost you around 1000. That is at least the rate for the PDK.
I am curious. How do you arrive at that cost? Do you have the labor time and fluid quantity and cost of the DCT fluid?
I received the DCT filter change, engine oil and filter service at no charge on my 2020 at my selling dealership. Next recommended service on the DCT is at 22,500 miles.
There are two filters on the DCT.
I am planning to have the canister filter serviced at 7500, (already replaced it at 1700). I will tear it apart and if I see any metallic particles in there I will have them also take off the pan and replace the flat pan filter as well. That will require a DCTF change too, won't be free.
Called my dealer last week to schedule first service. They pulled up my account, then proceeded to tell ME I get an oil and oil filter change, AND a DCT filter change, plus a quart of DCT fluid, all under warranty! No arguing, no need to provide screen-prints off the internet, easy peasy. That’s the way it should be!
Part # 12706595 AC Delco Oil Filter PF64
Part # 19370233 (QTY 8) Mobil 1 0W40 ESP
Part # 24045729 DCT Transmission Filter w/hardware
Part # 19418016 AC Delco FFL-4 DCT Fluid
Yep, getting mine changed Friday. They were waiting for the 0W40 ESP Mobil 1 oil and DCT fluid to get in. They have the DCT filter kit that includes the 4 bolts.
My OLM says 4% engine oil life left and DCT 87% life left. BUT regardless of miles GM is paying like 2.25 hours of Tech time for the DCT filter change!
I thought they were supposed to change the DCT oil also at 7500 miles. Also it says the customer requested Mobil 1 when that is what is supposed to be added anyway. Just curious.
Owner’s Manual say:
DCT Fluid change at 45,000 miles.
DCT Filter change at 7,500 miles, 22,500 and 45,000 miles.
…Also it says the customer requested Mobil 1 when that is what is supposed to be added anyway. Just curious.
It actually says, “Customer request Mobil 1 oil change”. Probably because I said, “Hi, I’m here for my Mobil 1 oil change and DCT filter change” when I walked in and approached the Service Desk. They’re a medium size dealer (#33 on the Top 100 Corvette Dealers list) so I’m sure they’re familiar with Corvettes requiring Mobil 1.
I am planning on doing a little drag racing and low speed autocross this fall.
I took my C8 in yesterday for the initial service even though I only had 2,250 miles.
I requested the DCT filter change and the additional 2 quarts of DCT fluid for the track.
I was surprised it was all covered by GM. It will take me years to get 7,500 miles on the C8.
I have a 2016 Z06/Z07 with only 8K miles.
08-18-2021, 01:05 PM
First Service - Dealer Told ME I Am Entitled to DCT Filter Change!
Yep, getting mine changed Friday. They were waiting for the 0W40 ESP Mobil 1 oil and DCT fluid to get in. They have the DCT filter kit that includes the 4 bolts.
