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Low Oil Warning ?
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Low Oil Warning ?
I Was Running Low On Fuel And The Reserve Fuel Warning Came On . Along With It Came A Low Oil Warning And They Kept Alternating From One To Another. I Filled Up With Gas And The Reserve Fuel Warning Went Out But The Low Oil Warning Stayed On. I Hit The Reset Button And The Low Oil Warning Went Out And Did Not Come Back On. Oil On Dip Stick Was About Half Way Between The 2 Dots . I Don't Think I Was More The A 1/2 Quart Low. Just Wondering If Anyone Else Has Had This Experience. I Checked Oil Life Remaining And It Read 27 % . I Will Change Oil Tomorrow Just To Be Safe.
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If you got that low oil message and were down 1/2 quart then you are getting acurate info from the DIC. That is pretty much normal for alot of C5's. Just put in the 1/2 quart and go until you get down to 5 to 15% oil life left. Most oil change places will add oil for free between changes as part of their service!
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Sounds normal to have to add a little oil between changes. With the long life of the synthetic, even if the engine is burning only a tiny amount of oil, it will add up eventually.
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Sounds normal to me, its typical to burn a little oil especially when you are almost 3/4 into your oil change interval. It will consume more oil the harder you drive it. I found that i need to add about a half a quart at about 5000 miles... thats about when I need to change the oil so I just do it anyway. I also found that if I keep the RPMs under 3k it burns less over time... but what fun is it to keep your C5 under 3k RPMs 
Not a good idea to let your fuel run that low either. Makes your fuel pump work harder. You'll be spending the same amount of money if you fill up at half a tank, twice as much.
Not a good idea to let your fuel run that low either. Makes your fuel pump work harder. You'll be spending the same amount of money if you fill up at half a tank, twice as much.
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Never had my low oil warning come on unless the level was right at a quart low. Guess some may be more sensitive than others.
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If you got that low oil message and were down 1/2 quart then you are getting acurate info from the DIC. That is pretty much normal for alot of C5's. Just put in the 1/2 quart and go until you get down to 5 to 15% oil life left. Most oil change places will add oil for free between changes as part of their service!
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My low oil level light comes on several times each time I drive my '01 Vert....
My sensor is bad
I am replacing it at my next oil change.
the part GM # 1260 3782 is about $20 at the dealer.
it is at the back ,bottom, passenger side of the oil pan. ( light blue plastic plug cover over a tan colored plastic hex body.
It needs a large 1 1/8"socket (28mm?) to remove.
The correct torque for re-installation is 115 in-pounds.
The connector has a locking tab which will need a thin flat screwdriver to release because of limited access to the locking tab.
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My sensor is bad
I am replacing it at my next oil change.
the part GM # 1260 3782 is about $20 at the dealer.
it is at the back ,bottom, passenger side of the oil pan. ( light blue plastic plug cover over a tan colored plastic hex body.
It needs a large 1 1/8"socket (28mm?) to remove.
The correct torque for re-installation is 115 in-pounds.
The connector has a locking tab which will need a thin flat screwdriver to release because of limited access to the locking tab.
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