Hello All: Heading to the dealer asap. Drove my '01 MY MN6 Coupe from FL up to VA rather tamely and then down to NC. Added 1qt of Mobil 1. Returned from NC and I'm already half a quart low on the dipstick?!!!! :eek: Someone had posted earlier about an entire article on '01's oil usage. I can't seem to find it. I wanted to print it out and hand carry it w/me to the dealer. Let me know if anyone finds it and as always, thanks in advance all! :flag

 

If it's a 2001, the dealership will probably know about the oil consumption problem. It's a very common problem.

 

no need for printed documentation.... they will know about it alright. :yesnod:

vetterdstr :cheers:

 

:yesnod:

 

Does anyone know the GM number on the for the repair. I have been getting crap from my Dealership. They say there is no known issue with burning oil. They have made me bring the car in every 500 miles and they say that it barely, but still, within acceptable limits.

I am a bit disappointed.

 

Any dealer should know about the consumption problem - it is a common issue with '01's I had this problem on my '00 and ended up getting the rings replaced.

 

try this link:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/TSBScans/sb627622.pdf

TSB NO. 01-06-01-023, Oct. 2001

 

Good luck on this, hopefully things go in your favor with minimal hassle.....

 

Good news guys! :party: They said they will do the following, all UNDER WARRANTY: :hurray:

1. Check out entire vehicle

2. Rear diff check

3. Correct wind noise w/both tops

4. Order AND install new rings.

5. Do a wheel alignment.

Parts should be in Thursday.

I think I hit the jackpot on this one guys. :steering:

 

Here's the TSB

Oil Consumption TSB

TSB #01-06-01-023
Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption (Replace Rings)
1999-2001 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, 1999-2001 Pontiac Firebird with 5.7L Engine (VINs G, S -- RPOs LS1, LS6)
Condition
Some owners may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. When checked, the oil consumption could be in the range of 400-600 miles per quart (700-1000 km/L).
Cause
The cause for this condition may be an interaction between the piston rings and the cylinder bore in vehicles that are operated at higher RPMs -- typically manual transmission vehicles driven in a manner where the engine is frequently or consistently operating at greater than 3200 RPM.
Correction
A new set of piston rings is currently available through GMSPO. The new rings are part of a complete piston ring kit. Install only the number 2 compression ring and the oil expander ring from the piston ring kit. All other rings in the piston ring kit should be discarded. The original number 1 compression ring and the oil ring rails should be re-used in their original positions on the piston. All pistons should be used in the same cylinder bore.
Important
Do not dress or hone the cylinder bore. Nothing should be done to change the bore finish for this condition. Changing the bore finish may aggravate the condition.
Refer to the Unit Repair Manual for appropriate ring removal and replacement procedure.
The number 1 compression ring and the upper and lower oil expander rails are re-used because they are already broken in for the bore that they are in. The new number 2 compression ring is made with a very sharp edge that will break in quickly.
Changing only the piston rings noted, with no change in driving style, should change oil consumption to an acceptable level. Changes in driving style that reduce the amount of time spent at higher RPMs will also positively effect oil consumption.
In addition to the standard size piston ring kit listed below, a 0.25 mm oversized piston ring kit is available. The oversized piston ring kit should only be used in those rare instances where the cylinder bore size has been machined larger to accommodate the 0.25 mm oversized piston rings.

 

I had the rings replaced on my 2000 and the smoking got worse. Then they replaced the valve seals and no luck. Now they have an engine on order, should be in this week. This hole thing took over 3 months to unfold. Good Luck!

 

Hey Tonester,

Saw your post & I'm really glad to hear that the dealership is being cooperative. Perhaps I'm being overly optimistic, but I think your oil burning woes will disappear once the new rings are installed. At any rate, should this not be the case, then the dealer will be obliged to take more comprehensive steps to resolve the problem. (See one of the more recent posts wherein one of the CF members is getting his engine replaced.) Either way, you win. So hang in there and things will work out. At least the work is being done duirng the winter, when you wouldn't be driving her much, anyway!

P ;)