burning oil?
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burning oil?
i had my oil changed about 3000miles ago. the other day my low oil message came on. i checked it-sure enough it was low. i added 1.5qts and got it to where it needed to be. i know high compression cars burn a lil oil, but does this sound normal? i just got the car, so of course i have pushed it to the limit a few times,otherwise i cruise it.
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i had my oil changed about 3000miles ago. the other day my low oil message came on. i checked it-sure enough it was low. i added 1.5qts and got it to where it needed to be. i know high compression cars burn a lil oil, but does this sound normal? i just got the car, so of course i have pushed it to the limit a few times,otherwise i cruise it.
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From: Roswell GA
i had my oil changed about 3000miles ago. the other day my low oil message came on. i checked it-sure enough it was low. i added 1.5qts and got it to where it needed to be. i know high compression cars burn a lil oil, but does this sound normal? i just got the car, so of course i have pushed it to the limit a few times,otherwise i cruise it.
1.5 quarts is a lot during a 3000 mile period. Are you sure the lube place filled it up all the way? B/c are cars take 6.5 qts and some say it takes 7 to get it to the top of the line of the dip stick.
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Some 2001 vettes had a problem with burining oil when the car was driven over 3000 rpm due to the rings. I believe there is a service bulletin out there for the problem.
1.5 quarts is a lot during a 3000 mile period. Are you sure the lube place filled it up all the way? B/c are cars take 6.5 qts and some say it takes 7 to get it to the top of the line of the dip stick.
1.5 quarts is a lot during a 3000 mile period. Are you sure the lube place filled it up all the way? B/c are cars take 6.5 qts and some say it takes 7 to get it to the top of the line of the dip stick.
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Burning Brakes
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Some 2001 vettes had a problem with burining oil when the car was driven over 3000 rpm due to the rings. I believe there is a service bulletin out there for the problem.
1.5 quarts is a lot during a 3000 mile period. Are you sure the lube place filled it up all the way? B/c are cars take 6.5 qts and some say it takes 7 to get it to the top of the line of the dip stick.
1.5 quarts is a lot during a 3000 mile period. Are you sure the lube place filled it up all the way? B/c are cars take 6.5 qts and some say it takes 7 to get it to the top of the line of the dip stick.
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Not heard of a recall but there's a TSB out for it:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=263
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=263
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I don't want to hi-jack this thread but it seems to be a general discussion regarding oil burning and warranty. I have the extended warranty and my car is a 2002 Z06 with 30,000 miles. It is using 1 qt every 1,500 miles, is this considered extreme and will the extended warranty cover the repair?
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From: LaPine Oregon
driving habits, ect......
http://www.idavette.net/hib/02ls6/page5.htm
Check out this article , very informative.
My '01 ZO6 doesn't have any problem with oil loss between changes. Good luck.
dD
Check out this article , very informative.
My '01 ZO6 doesn't have any problem with oil loss between changes. Good luck.
dD
Drifting
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From: Northern VA
I don't want to hi-jack this thread but it seems to be a general discussion regarding oil burning and warranty. I have the extended warranty and my car is a 2002 Z06 with 30,000 miles. It is using 1 qt every 1,500 miles, is this considered extreme and will the extended warranty cover the repair?
Burning Brakes
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Driving style is a big factor in the 2001 oil consumption issue. If you like to hold the car in gear and run it at a steady speed at RPMs above 3,000 or so (probably to hear the pipes rumble), you can cause ring flutter that allows the oil to blow-by the rings. Automatics in 2001 didn't show the issue as often because they shift to another gear at low engine load (unless the driver holds it in a lower gear of course.)
Those who shift up and do not let the car run at higher RPMs with little load on the engine usually see a quick improvement in oil consumption.
Those who shift up and do not let the car run at higher RPMs with little load on the engine usually see a quick improvement in oil consumption.
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i had my oil changed about 3000miles ago. the other day my low oil message came on. i checked it-sure enough it was low. i added 1.5qts and got it to where it needed to be. i know high compression cars burn a lil oil, but does this sound normal? i just got the car, so of course i have pushed it to the limit a few times,otherwise i cruise it.
