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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 03:26 PM
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My 2002 Z06 with 24,000 miles is using a quart every 2,000 - 3,000. Its done this ever since I got it 3 years ago. Is this normal? I am planning on selling it and wondering if I should post a lower price because this.
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My 2002 Z06 with 24,000 miles is using a quart every 2,000 - 3,000. Its done this ever since I got it 3 years ago. Is this normal? I am planning on selling it and wondering if I should post a lower price because this.
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any signs of smoke, oil paddles??
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No signs of smoke and no leaks.
Correction on the mileage 42,000
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No signs of smoke and no leaks.
Correction on the mileage 42,000
from what I've read that's one of higher consumption but normal on some of these cars. I would not worry about it.
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The 99-01's had the oil consumption problems not the 02's. There was a TSB about the problem

My 02 has never had that problem

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