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I did this and now my parking brake service light is on…. Any thoughts??

Thanks for the video! Nicely done, just changed mine and it was just as black

I’m nearing 2500 miles on my 2024 Duramax and the oil is also black. After reading the comments here it seems that is normal for diesel engines. My plan was to do my oil changes every 5K miles even though GM recommends like 10K. I’m gonna play it safe and do it 5K and add additives in the fuel.

Diesel engines turn oil black after first drive almost , so u can’t go by color on a diesel engine . Also engines are expensive , oil is cheap I change every 5000 miles . Even if you’re not keeping your 3.0 long term , I’d buy a used trk or suv with more often Service history than one that was rarely changed

Do your homework on how a diesel engine works and you will understand why the diesel oil is always dark…

Nobody I know it’s antifreeze in there freshwater system. If you drain it all out you don’t need it.

Why do you clear the snow? Wont it help fill when you flood?

Tks. I would have forgotten about the black tank sprayer. We’ve got the 29 bhs. Yea they were drunk when they labeled the valves like yours. Didn’t Make sense.

Amsoil isn't listed on the AC Delco website compatibility list so I didn't even know they made a dexos d approved oil. Also, I wouldn't recommend following the oil life monitor as they always seem to go way too long. I change oil every 5000 miles no matter what the monitor says, sometimes 4000 if I've been extra hard on it. It states right in the owners manual that this engine can burn up to a quart every 2000 miles, particularly during break-in which can take a while. In any case, it's a good practice to check your oil level every 1000 miles so it doesn't have a chance to get this low. The complicated emissions systems on modern diesel engines require frequent oil changes in order to avoid costly repairs down the road. Same goes for the fuel filter, which should also be changed regularly. Routine maint is cheap, complicated engines repairs are expensive.

You really can't tell the condition of oil by color if you really want to know get it tested. There is plenty of life left in the old oil I'll wager dollars to donuts.

Thank you for making this video you saved me so much time

Black oil is normal for diesel

Oil level is low because your vehicle is currently on ramps

I’ve also read and heard in other CZcams videos that to get a true oil reading you should let the truck sit for a couple hours. So maybe in the morning check it before you drive.

Will be much easier and cleaner if you change the pan bolt to a fumoto drain valve………

What are your wheel and tire combo? Where did you buy them?

Which controller did u buy?

Diesel oil is just black. That's what it does. I'm going to 5k intervals. Truck 7500 intervals Cars are 10k but I do 5k Me being me, and it makes me feel better, I'm doing 5k intervals on baby Dmax

That’s a bad ass truck

On my GMC 2010 if you turn the key to accessories and hold open and lock buttons at the same time on the remote the vehicle goes straight into learning mode. The little learning tool from Amazon saves about 50 bucks a tire store would charge to reset the system. Great vid👍

The truck plants fill the 3.0s with 8 qts (for break in purposes). Curious if the utes are treated the same way. Keep track of your miles/intervals. I get 6k to 6.5k and change at about 10% oil life. Curious to see if you notice any differences with Amsoil?

Great video. I was not 100% sure about those bypass controls and you clarified that. Thanks. You stated you leave the low point drains and water heater drain open thru the winter. Are you not concerned about getting bugs in any of those open drain lines? Also, I noticed you have a "Giggy box" for your main 12v power on/off. With all the electrical problems I had on my brand new Bullet Supreme, I 3D printed a "giggy key" to switch the 12v power on/off with the Giggy box cover removed. If you have a 3d printer, I can send you the STL file of the key if desired.

Man as soon as I get some land myself can't wait to do this. You've done a hell of a job my friend!

flowles. Like a Boss

Those stickers are my biggest pet peeve with the campers. It’s got to be the cheapest thing on the whole camper to fix, yet keystone can’t seem to figure it out. I have 9 keystones in my rental fleet and they are ALL confusing.

How do I know if my bypass valve sticker is backwards? I don't want to suck any antifreeze in my hot water tank

Black is totally normal color for diesel engine oil. Suggest you change your oil about every 5000-5500 miles and keep an eye out for oil level every few tank fill-ups. Some oil consumption in a diesel engine is normal especially if you push the change interval as you had done in this example.

Thank you for this. One thing I didn’t see covered. The black and gray tanks. Other than draining should antifreeze be put in those? Some of it will run down into it from the antifreeze going down the drain thru the lines but any need to dump some more down the toilet or in one of the sinks for the gray?

Good video. I’m convinced these labels have been put on wrong on almost all the same trailers. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong last year. Think your right about the Friday thing.

Did you blow out your outside shower inside your control panel and also the water line that’s on the back of the trailer on the right side?

Great video. Very informative. Do you use a cover over your RV if stored outside?

Nice video. Very helpful. We have the same trailer and need to winterize as well. Thanks!

Great video. Glad to see others taking this on. Used engine oil from a diesel is typically black from the soot making it past the piston rings. When I change the oil in my 3.0 duramax it's very black too and I follow the computer's change schedule. A prior diesel that I owned years ago also had very black used engine oil. Nothing to worry about from my perspective.

It’ll be black again in no time. Typical of Diesel engines.

this is also for 2019 buick enclave with factory tow package as just installed brake controller

Just installed my brake control. This video made it super easy, thanks.

Tyler you are a life saver. I spent hours trying to find the cable and you show straight away. Thank you!!!

Thank You! I needed this for my 2018 Traverse. After all that, I think i've decided on the CURT bluetooth module instead. Wife is happy with no dashboard install.

Anyone find the 12 volt power under the hood that they say needs to be connected? "The electric brake controller should be installed by your dealer or qualified service center. If equipped, there are four blunt cut wires inside the front driver side instrument panel. It will be necessary to have a technician connect the 12-volt power to the engine compartment fuse block"

Perfect thanks for the video! Have an 18 and glad its that easy.

What did you measure on the brake signal wire white/blue?

Are these wires there only if you have the tow package?

thanks - big help for my 2018

Thanks so much for your video. I haven't been able to get the info from my chevy dealer. Is the color coding for the 4 Traverse wires as you originally reported? Red with blue stripe = 12 volt battery; black = ground; white with blue stripe = brake light; solid blue = brake?

Thanks for the video. Everything went exactly like your video. Unfortunately, I have the same problem as Michael McCollough. No power to the brake signal when the brakes are pressed. I also have a 2019 traverse bought summer 2019. Maybe GM has skipped some connection somewhere, who knows. I guess will be running a wire to the back brake lights if I don't find out something soon.

Did you attach the red to blue/white and the blue to blue???

I have looked forever for our 3LT and this video helped out so much!!! Hours on the phone with Chevy too and they had no clue