Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!!
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Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!!
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This stupid oil consumption! We only have 7300 miles and the thing has gone through 4 quarts of oil. I know, I know, not as much as some, but then again, it shouldn't be using any. :(
This stupid oil consumption! We only have 7300 miles and the thing has gone through 4 quarts of oil. I know, I know, not as much as some, but then again, it shouldn't be using any. :(
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (Mervz)
That is a bummer; shouldn't happen. I assume it is a six speed..... there is a PCV mod that seems to help and you can get it here by doind a search. Good luck! :cool:
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (Mervz)
They will probably find this in the acceptable range. I believe Dave Hill stated 1 qt/ 2000 mi is in the acceptable range.
Mine is using a qt every 200-300 mi. No long trips planned unless I stock up on oil. The dealer is doing an oil consumption test. Said to bring it back in 500 mi. Wonder what he will say when I bring it back in 250 mi and it has used a qt. Its getting worse..
First 1800 mi - 1 qt
Next 500 mi - 1 qt
Next 200 mi - almost 1 qt
2001 6 spd. 2500 miles.
Mine is using a qt every 200-300 mi. No long trips planned unless I stock up on oil. The dealer is doing an oil consumption test. Said to bring it back in 500 mi. Wonder what he will say when I bring it back in 250 mi and it has used a qt. Its getting worse..
First 1800 mi - 1 qt
Next 500 mi - 1 qt
Next 200 mi - almost 1 qt
2001 6 spd. 2500 miles.
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (Dick Kriss)
They pulled out the service bullitin about changing the rings.
I recommended waiting a bit longer, and documenting it.
I believe this is the procedure from GM. I also read the rings will not be availiable until Sept/Oct.
I'll report what happens when I take it in the next time!
P.S. GM is now paying for my oil used. Not a major cost, but the right thing to do. 1 qt oil for every 1 1/2 tanks gas.
[Modified by KevinVette, 10:39 AM 8/5/2001]
I recommended waiting a bit longer, and documenting it.
I believe this is the procedure from GM. I also read the rings will not be availiable until Sept/Oct.
I'll report what happens when I take it in the next time!
P.S. GM is now paying for my oil used. Not a major cost, but the right thing to do. 1 qt oil for every 1 1/2 tanks gas.
[Modified by KevinVette, 10:39 AM 8/5/2001]
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (Mervz)
I have the same problem - 1 qt about every 1000 miles. I am waiting on GM to decide what they are going to do with mine. Had the low oil level light on three times so far. Hope they come up with a good fix - even if it is buying the car back. I'm concerned about having MAJOR repairs done to my car and what it will do to the resale value down the line.
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (JDs00PewterCoupe)
Some up to date information from GM from the C5Registry: Issues: Oil Consumption and Cold Piston Knock
A few quotes:
"We have seen a greater percentage of complaints than we’d like about oil consumption," John (Juriga) admitted. "The condition under which we get that oil consumption is high-rpm, light-load- like if you drive in a city schedule but never take the car out of second gear. In that situation, the piston rings can get into a flutter condition and that’s when the oil consumption takes place."
"The severity of this problem is specific to the driver," Juriga continued. "You can take a car that is a major complaint for one customer and give it to another customer who’ll have (different driving habits and) no complaints and get 5000 miles to a quart."
"This issue has become very pronounced on the Internet. People are saying, ‘Oh-we’ve got a problem with oil consumption.’ but the vast majority of customers don’t have any problem. There are a few who drive like that-and they’re entitled to, that’s why they buy a Corvette. They are the ones that have trouble and we want to try to help them."
The story goes on to discuss the new piston ring design.
Hope this helps.
A few quotes:
"We have seen a greater percentage of complaints than we’d like about oil consumption," John (Juriga) admitted. "The condition under which we get that oil consumption is high-rpm, light-load- like if you drive in a city schedule but never take the car out of second gear. In that situation, the piston rings can get into a flutter condition and that’s when the oil consumption takes place."
"The severity of this problem is specific to the driver," Juriga continued. "You can take a car that is a major complaint for one customer and give it to another customer who’ll have (different driving habits and) no complaints and get 5000 miles to a quart."
"This issue has become very pronounced on the Internet. People are saying, ‘Oh-we’ve got a problem with oil consumption.’ but the vast majority of customers don’t have any problem. There are a few who drive like that-and they’re entitled to, that’s why they buy a Corvette. They are the ones that have trouble and we want to try to help them."
The story goes on to discuss the new piston ring design.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Low Oil Light AGAIN!!!! (CFIVEM3)
I give up; what did they say was going to be different about the new rings? We've been "ringing" pistons quite successfully for a loooooong time. I cannot help but wonder what they did wrong and what they have done, design wise, to "correct" the problem. Humm...
