HELP....2001 c5 drinking oil!!
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Heel & Toe
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From: marietta ga
HELP....2001 c5 drinking oil!!
im about to head to the dealership to get this corrected..under warranty of course..are there any mods i can hae installed during this process for a little extra? also..what exactly do they do to fix this? does the fix 100% correct the problem?
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Re: HELP....2001 c5 drinking oil!! (atlantavette)
Hi, welcome aboard. The first step is to have your dealer start the oil consumption test. GM is well aware of the problem, the most common fix is to replace the piston rings. This would be done at no cost to you !!!
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Burning Brakes
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Re: HELP....2001 c5 drinking oil!! (atlantavette)
I just started the oil consumption test. My dealer also replaced my PCV valve during the initial oil check with the new style one that GM began using during the 2001 model year. I have a very early 2001, so I had the old style. The new one will not make noise when you tap on it because it does not have an actual valve inside.
If your C5 is using more than 1 quart every 2000 miles the documented fix is to replace the rings. I have not heard anyone have problems after having the re-ring.
-Rob
If your C5 is using more than 1 quart every 2000 miles the documented fix is to replace the rings. I have not heard anyone have problems after having the re-ring.
-Rob
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From: Finksburg MD
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Re: HELP....2001 c5 drinking oil!! (atlantavette)
That's :sad: Drinkinf problems are neverpretty, I would recommend you send your car to "OILAHOLICS ANNOMOUS" :jester
