[Z06] Tracking- Oil
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From: Bakersfield CA
Tracking- Oil
So I was just reading through the owners manual after changing my oil...looking for the instructions on how to reset the oil life meter...when I stumbled upon a spot that said when racing or other competitive driving, add one quart of oil extra so the oil reads above the hash marks on the dipstick.
Thought this may come in useful to some others out there as well.
It also states to take out the extra quart when done racing or driving competively.
Personally the only time I drive the car is when I go to hill country and open her up. If I'm not gonna go fast, I just drive something else.
Guess I wont be needing to take out the extra quart.
I think they are trying to compensate for the wet sump and keeping the motor wet. Of course the dry sump with the LS7 didnt work too effectively the first 3 yrs either.
Thought this may come in useful to some others out there as well.
It also states to take out the extra quart when done racing or driving competively.
Personally the only time I drive the car is when I go to hill country and open her up. If I'm not gonna go fast, I just drive something else.
Guess I wont be needing to take out the extra quart.
I think they are trying to compensate for the wet sump and keeping the motor wet. Of course the dry sump with the LS7 didnt work too effectively the first 3 yrs either.
Last edited by dave1234; Oct 11, 2010 at 12:30 PM.
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An extra quart is unnecessary for your application. The main concern is continous high G cornering combined with sustained high RPMs on a road race circuit when the extra quart becomes a neccesity. If you drive in such a manner on public roads that requires you to use an extra quart you will most likely kill yourself or someone else.
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An extra quart is unnecessary for your application. The main concern is continous high G cornering combined with sustained high RPMs on a road race circuit when the extra quart becomes a neccesity. If you drive in such a manner on public roads that requires you to use an extra quart you will most likely kill yourself or someone else.
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An extra quart is unnecessary for your application. The main concern is continous high G cornering combined with sustained high RPMs on a road race circuit when the extra quart becomes a neccesity. If you drive in such a manner on public roads that requires you to use an extra quart you will most likely kill yourself or someone else.
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The knowledgeable people who auto cross the Z06s say not to add the extra quart. They also recommend changing the oil when the life drops below 60% on the DIC. Sounds like experienced drivers follow this guide.
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The extra quart may help on a road course if you run non-sticky tires. If you run HoosierR6-A6/Khumo V-710's or similar, some type of sump (accu, or dry) is a must do. Extra qt for any type of agressive street driving is a total waste of money.
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with George here. and yes we change our oil very frequently. oil use monitors are almost useless for tack or racing. Clean oil is essential for bearing maintenance. Plus frequent oil analysis tells us whats happening as to engine degradation.
I run a 3 quart accu-sump and oil cooler. about 9 1/2 qts total
on my track car, I run 15-w50 M1, change every two weekends or about every 500 miles. Send for testing each time.
on our street vett, 5-w30 M1 and change once a year. 3-4k miles.
trans cooler left - Oil cooler right
braided oil lines with HIGH temp RED insulation hose over braided lines
Stock oil pump but shimmed.
Last edited by AU N EGL; Oct 17, 2010 at 08:11 AM.