how much oil should a 2002 use?
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: how much oil should a 2002 use? (Gar)
My friend bought a low mileage 02 he has had it for only 1600 miles and it used 2 qt all ready. The dealer says a quart every 2k is normal. Why?
Here is what I think is happening. Your mileage may vary. :)
Because the Vette uses skinny oil and low resistance rings. When they get it right it's magic with low resistance rings that seal well. If they get it just a little wrong you have an oil burner.
Have him put a few 1000 more miles on it and if the problem persists and if it still has a warranty have the dealer do an oil consumption test. If the car fails they will do a leak down test and possibly replace the rings.
Le Mans Master
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Re: how much oil should a 2002 use? (Richin Chicago)
I have an 02 and just finished an 8000 mile trip and used less than half a quart. I change according to cars computer and never had to add yet. I have 40k on car and in for 3rd oil change.
Instructor
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From: Elmhurst IL
Re: how much oil should a 2002 use? (jimman)
2 quarts on a '02 sounds like alot, depending of course upon driving conditions, etc. The '01s had a well documented oil consumption problem - is your friend absoluely sure he bought an '02?
My '02 uses a little, but I beat the crap out of it.
My '02 uses a little, but I beat the crap out of it.
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Re: how much oil should a 2002 use? (MagRed2002)
Find out what the build date is, if very early in the 02 production cycle it may have missed the ring update and be running the 01 rings.
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From: Clouds Over California
Re: how much oil should a 2002 use? (Gar)
Take it to the dealership and have them perform the oil consumption test..most likely they will do a RE-RING under warranty. It is documented for all C5's. They even changed the intake valley in 01. Your covered just take it in and you will be fine.
