6K miles, 0 oil loss between changes
Oil consumption between changes...
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Oil consumption between changes...
Last weekend I checked the oil level and had to add a quart just to get to the lowest line on the dip stick. It has been 2800 miles since my last oil change. Any chance this could cause damage?
Normally I change every 3000 miles and the lowest the level has ever been is to the low line on the dip stick.
I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, just wondering if GM has had a lot of complaints in this area.
I recall the C5 had a ring problem on many cars. My C5 hardly used any oil.
Normally I change every 3000 miles and the lowest the level has ever been is to the low line on the dip stick.
I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, just wondering if GM has had a lot of complaints in this area.
I recall the C5 had a ring problem on many cars. My C5 hardly used any oil.
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Originally Posted by C5ROADRUNNER
Last weekend I checked the oil level and had to add a quart just to get to the lowest line on the dip stick. It has been 2800 miles since my last oil change.
As long as you never lost oil pressure (doubtful), no damage done.
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Originally Posted by Canonshooter
What oil? There are lengthly discussions on the WRX forums on how Mobil 1 5W-30 get's consumed pretty fast in some turbo engines because it's more like a 20W instead of a 30. Best advice is to try a different brand oil of the same weight and see if that makes any difference.
As long as you never lost oil pressure (doubtful), no damage done.
As long as you never lost oil pressure (doubtful), no damage done.
Good point. Try Pennzoil Platinum. It meets latest GM specs.
Last edited by catbert; Dec 7, 2006 at 01:31 PM.
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My check oil level light has come on twice in 8700 miles.Usually when I'm less than 50% oil life left on the monitor.I just hit reset.I add some +- 1/2 a quart.I have an 05 z51 MZ6 coupe.
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I changed my oil for the first time at 4,200 miles. The level was just below the top hole and I drive fairly hard. 
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Originally Posted by Canonshooter
What oil? There are lengthly discussions on the WRX forums on how Mobil 1 5W-30 get's consumed pretty fast in some turbo engines because it's more like a 20W instead of a 30.
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Also, the C6 seems rather sensitive to any unlevel surface when checking the oil; I can get + or - 1/2 qt just by parking in different gas stations that all look level. I check it in my garage, it's almost level and it's the same every time.
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Originally Posted by C5ROADRUNNER
Last weekend I checked the oil level and had to add a quart just to get to the lowest line on the dip stick. It has been 2800 miles since my last oil change. Any chance this could cause damage?
Normally I change every 3000 miles and the lowest the level has ever been is to the low line on the dip stick.
I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, just wondering if GM has had a lot of complaints in this area.
I recall the C5 had a ring problem on many cars. My C5 hardly used any oil.
Normally I change every 3000 miles and the lowest the level has ever been is to the low line on the dip stick.
I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, just wondering if GM has had a lot of complaints in this area.
I recall the C5 had a ring problem on many cars. My C5 hardly used any oil.
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I am surprised a low oil type of light didnt come on because I am sure these cars would have that. I have never had to add oil to my 05 however I have only 5,700 miles on the car and the oil has been changed twice by myself. I am sure there would be no engine damage.
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I only had to add oil, once during the break-in period of my '06 C6. Level was below the last round hole of the dipstick. Bought two quarts of Mobile 1 and added about 1/4 - 1/2 of the first quart, to bring oil levels to the top. I keep the two quart bottles in the my cargo net, just in case. Have not added any oil 6+ months later. Did my first oil change in late October.
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Originally Posted by C5ROADRUNNER
I recall the C5 had a ring problem on many cars. My C5 hardly used any oil.
Zero consumption on two C6s.
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Yeah, my '05 w/ 7k on the odo has consumed more than 1.5 quarts in the past 1500 miles! It is worse than the '98 LS1 that I had...I hate mobile one...will it cause any warranty strife if I switch?
