Oil consumption issue
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Drifting
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From: Aventura Florida
Oil consumption issue
My 07 Z with 39000 mls has been consuming lots of oil. Ive had to add 1 quart of oil several different times only after spirited/high rev driving.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
Melting Slicks
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From: South Florida
My 07 Z with 39000 mls has been consuming lots of oil. Ive had to add 1 quart of oil several different times only after spirited/high rev driving.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
Le Mans Master
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From: ocean springs mississippi
My 07 Z with 39000 mls has been consuming lots of oil. Ive had to add 1 quart of oil several different times only after spirited/high rev driving.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
Last edited by C U IN REARVEIW; Dec 20, 2010 at 07:49 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: South Florida
Take the intake off, open the throtle body and with a flashlight look inside and see what you find. This could tell you were the oil is coming from but not why is getting there.
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Drifting
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I had spoke to my Gm service advizor about a leakdown test with no results the 1st time brought car in for this issue. The tech told me he changed the 16 rubber seals top of engine. Not shure what that means.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
Team Owner
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I had spoke to my Gm service advizor about a leakdown test with no results the 1st time brought car in for this issue. The tech told me he changed the 16 rubber seals top of engine. Not shure what that means.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
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Drifting
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Thank you fellow members for your input & Happy Holidays.
Got appt. with GM in Jan. 2011. Figured it would be best to address oil issue after all holidays are over.
GOD SPEED.
Got appt. with GM in Jan. 2011. Figured it would be best to address oil issue after all holidays are over.
GOD SPEED.
Burning Brakes
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I had spoke to my Gm service advizor about a leakdown test with no results the 1st time brought car in for this issue. The tech told me he changed the 16 rubber seals top of engine. Not shure what that means.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
He also mentioned that he was not shure that the seals will solve the oil issue.
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I sent you a little info in a PM regarding the oil consumption issue and what GM will likely do.
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Drifting
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My 07 Z with 39000 mls has been consuming lots of oil. Ive had to add 1 quart of oil several different times only after spirited/high rev driving.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
I would say approx after 80-90 mls of high rev driving. Engine & oil pressure are fine.
P.S. Backend & pipes completely black.
Seggestions please.
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Drifting
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From: Aventura Florida
Ive had my Z brand new and broke her in real smooth. Cant complain. My car has 39000 + hard driven miles. By high rev I mean 6200-6700 RPM in every shift 1-5. I can see and feel sticky residue on my Z rearend. Service took note of it. Ill get it all squared away in JAN .
Thanks again fellas.
Thanks again fellas.
