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May 18, 2007 | 04:04 PM

robsciam

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oil burning issue?

hi guys, i bought a 2001 zo6 with 11k miles a couple of months ago, and have since added about 900 miles on it.my question is regarding burning oil, my oil level seems to be full still but the exhaust is always black and wet and the back of the car has black specks all over , even right after i wash it.would this be because of oil burning?

May 18, 2007 | 04:24 PM

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Might be, this was an issue w/ 2001..did the previous owner ever get the rings replaced? Or do you have any other info on the car, such as service history?

May 18, 2007 | 06:49 PM

robsciam

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i dont think the rings were ever touched, other then using more oil how bad of a problem is it? also the car has some work done to it ,procharger and exhaust etc.

May 18, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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May 18, 2007 | 08:16 PM

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May 18, 2007 | 08:20 PM

SilverBullit02

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Could be some oil consumption. You have a Procharger....could be an "incorrect" tune. Possibly running rich at certain RPM. Oil smoke is blueish gray. Too much fuel is black smoke.

May 18, 2007 | 11:09 PM

Cole

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Black specs = carbon. Not oil. If you cannot measure oil consumption, then it's fuel.

May 19, 2007 | 04:25 AM

robsciam

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if its fuel then what do i do, procharger was install and tuned by esc before i got it, like two years ago, can a tune become undone or change over time?

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May 19, 2007 | 07:38 AM

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If its fuel and not oil feel lucky.

Running rich is safe especially on forced induction.

Contact ECS and ask for them to possibly retune the vehicle but only if they recommend it.

Forced induction is safe when run rich...

You might do a methonal/alcohol kit to help ..ECS is top notch so give them a call and discuss.

BTW..keep in mind .....all vettes get black specs on the rear bumper...Its part of the aerodynamics.

May 19, 2007 | 12:27 PM

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robsciam

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thanks guys, i already have a esc meth kit installed so i guess its just normal.

May 19, 2007 | 12:27 PM

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robsciam

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thanks guys, i already have a esc meth kit installed so i guess its just normal.

May 19, 2007 | 12:32 PM

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Quote:

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thanks guys, i already have a esc meth kit installed so i guess its just normal.

Was the meth kit installed by ESC before the tune? That could be a source of inaccuracy in the tune.

Feb 14, 2008 | 01:52 PM

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croonus1

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I have a 2001 zo6 with an air ram and thats it but mine is running hot and burning oil what temp should the fans be set to come on fan 1 and 2 and what temp is normal for this model, i have a diablo tuner.

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