Mine has 195,000 miles and still counting......
Scroll to "oil life" (engine) on the DIM and press the "reset" button. Should be done when you change the oil only.
refer to owners manual
If the engine is original, use standard oil. If the engine is new or has had a full rebuild, using synthetic oil will result in a longer life for the engine.
The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine unlike a timing belt.
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine and are normally replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
Lush Life - 1996 was released on: USA: 9 September 1996
The High Life - 1996 was released on: USA: 9 November 1996
A Day in the Life of India - 1996 TV was released on: India: 1996 Japan: 1996 USA: 1996
You dont they are meant to be in the car for the life of the engine. But you can buy a timing light and check the timing.
No it will not ruin the engine but when making a switch you need to be careful. If you decide to make the change you must get the coolant system flushed because a lot of times two different coolants getting mixed will react with each other and it could ruin your entire system or even your engine. Also ALWAYS use a coolant with Dex-cool because all GM vehicles made since 1996 require it. From what I understand not using Dex-cool will cause rust in the coolant system and the engine block.
Life After Death - 1996 is rated/received certificates of: USA:G
A Thin Life - 1996 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M