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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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I"m shopping for a C5 what years had the oil consumption problem, Thanks Jim.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 12:28 PM
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All of them.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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This problem is most common on 2001's, especially LS6's. I had a 2001 LS1 that consumed oil and a 2001 LS6 that consumed a lot of oil. My 1998, 2000, 2002, and so far my 2003 have consumed no oil.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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Check out this article for an in depth look at the oil consumption issue:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/02ls6/page5.htm
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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definitely stay away from '01s. if you aren't looking for an MN6 it isn't as big of an issue.
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