under GM War. they replaced the oil ring which I think is the bottom one and no more problems after 15,000 more miles, just traded for C6
2001 oil consumption problem????
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
2001 oil consumption problem????
It seems as if the 2001 Vettes take a dive in price even compared to the 97-00 models.
Is this do to the oil consumption issue that I have heard about. What exactly was the problem?
Is this a year to avoid if you are in the market for a C5?
If you own a 2001 do you regret it or would you go with another year if you had it to do over again?
Did this issue cause or contribute to any other issues with the 2001 motor?
Thanks
Is this do to the oil consumption issue that I have heard about. What exactly was the problem?
Is this a year to avoid if you are in the market for a C5?
If you own a 2001 do you regret it or would you go with another year if you had it to do over again?
Did this issue cause or contribute to any other issues with the 2001 motor?
Thanks
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Sarasota FL
Originally Posted by kosbe
I have an '01 and have had no problems. My good friend has an '01 with no problems. I have not seen where the '01 have taken a price dive. You might want to check your source. 
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Placitas NM
St. Jude Contributor '03 & '04
SOME of the 2001s do have an oil "problem". I have one of them. Up until 50,000 miles I burned one quart every 1500 miles. Now it's one quart every 3000 miles. It taking an increadable time to break the engine in!!! 
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I have an 01 six speed and no problems here. I monitor this closely, and at my last oil change was down about 1/2 quart. I have a total of 21K miles on the car, so I doubt I will be affected. All I do now is 
ear to ear, wave, and think about my next mod - what a car!
ear to ear, wave, and think about my next mod - what a car!
