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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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May be upgrading to an '03 Z. Have read in the past that oil consumption was a problem for a while with the Z06s. Were the '03s included in this problem? Thanks for prompt response!
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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This was primarily an issue with 01. The LS-6 got the new ring design at the start of 02 production that was intended to fix this problem. I know my LS-1 is very good on oil.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:53 AM
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Have not seen any 03's complainingof this.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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Most problems of this type were on the 2001 cars. ANY car can have oil consumption problems if assembly/parts were poor, OR the break-in process is ignored. You should have no problem with the '03 car. :yesnod: :)
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I have had my car 03 for 6100 miles no Oil consumption granted Ive already changed the oil twice. Every 3000 dont care what anyone says. I have done that on all my cars and not one have had any problems.

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What oils does everyone use? Synthitic? standard?
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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I use Synthitic Only... Mobil 1

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