low oil level warning
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Instructor
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low oil level warning
Just bought a 2001 vert with 31K on the odo in Dec 2016 - I had the oil changed when I first got - just turned 34K mikes and I get the low oil level warning - there is absolutely no leaks - nothing at all on the garage floor. I recall seeing posts about excessive oil use but I can't find the posts. What would cause this and what is the fix? I've only seen smoke one time under a hard acceleration - nothing any other times - this has me concerned. Any help, suggestions, etc. more than welcomed.
Drifting
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From: Little Rock Arkansas
The sump in these cars is very shallow. If you're parked even a little on any sort of incline it can give a low oil level warning on occasion. Think parked in a driveway or similar.
A 2001 model will have the LS6 intake with the "better" LS6 style PCV so you shouldn't be losing that much oil - if any - at 3K but indeed you'll want to look at the dipstick. Again due to the relatively shallow sump you need to be parked on a near absolute level surface before checking.
A 2001 model will have the LS6 intake with the "better" LS6 style PCV so you shouldn't be losing that much oil - if any - at 3K but indeed you'll want to look at the dipstick. Again due to the relatively shallow sump you need to be parked on a near absolute level surface before checking.
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