Any issues with oil?
#21
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My car was slightly overfilled from the factory, about 1/8" over the full mark on the stick. I was not seeing any sign of trouble so I let it go until the first oil change. I wanted to do the first change myself to become more familiar with the car. (Z-51)
I had read the posts about the oil fill level so I planned on reducing the amount. When I slid under the car and started looking around I noticed a few drips under the air box. The car's oil level never dropped on the stick, there was no darkening of the exhaust tips or anything else noticeable. There was never any oil on the garage floor.
When I refilled I used a little less than 9.5 quarts to bring the oil level just between the hash marks on the stick. So far, so good. I keep an eye on the level and watch for drips.
I had read the posts about the oil fill level so I planned on reducing the amount. When I slid under the car and started looking around I noticed a few drips under the air box. The car's oil level never dropped on the stick, there was no darkening of the exhaust tips or anything else noticeable. There was never any oil on the garage floor.
When I refilled I used a little less than 9.5 quarts to bring the oil level just between the hash marks on the stick. So far, so good. I keep an eye on the level and watch for drips.
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Speaking of which, that raises a question I've wondered about.
With the reservoir system, what difference does it really make if the oil is a little low? It's not like it's a matter of the oil pump not being able to keep its intake submerged regardless of angle and/or g-forces as you'd have in a wet sump motor
With the reservoir system, what difference does it really make if the oil is a little low? It's not like it's a matter of the oil pump not being able to keep its intake submerged regardless of angle and/or g-forces as you'd have in a wet sump motor
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The dry sump issue burps air through a line that goes from the tank to just after the filter. Assume if excess oil it runs to the filter. Keeping the oil 1/2 quart appears to prevent the problem. The PCV system goes in after the throttle body and that is where excess oil mist can bake on the back of intake valve head and on the stem. I added both a catch can and clean oil separator.
#24
If you have a Z51 get a Catch Can for the PCV system but what causes oil in the air intake prior to the MAS is the burping of the oil reservoir tank. For that you need a “Clean Oil Separator.” See my above post. This is a picture PDF of my install of both for more info than you may want-look at the pics: http://netwelding.com/Catch_Can.pdf
I would also keep the oil ½ quart low, ~½ way in the hatched area.
Catch Can & Clean Oil Separator
I would also keep the oil ½ quart low, ~½ way in the hatched area.
Catch Can & Clean Oil Separator
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The dry sump issue burps air through a line that goes from the tank to just after the filter. Assume if excess oil it runs to the filter. Keeping the oil 1/2 quart appears to prevent the problem. The PCV system goes in after the throttle body and that is where excess oil mist can bake on the back of intake valve head and on the stem. I added both a catch can and clean oil separator.
My next question is, why doesn't the C6 ZO6/Grand Sport have this problem? Both use dry sump systems. Thanks.
-JP
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If you have a Z51 get a Catch Can for the PCV system but what causes oil in the air intake prior to the MAS is the burping of the oil reservoir tank. For that you need a “Clean Oil Separator.” See my above post. This is a picture PDF of my install of both for more info than you may want-look at the pics: http://netwelding.com/Catch_Can.pdf
I would also keep the oil ½ quart low, ~½ way in the hatched area.
I would also keep the oil ½ quart low, ~½ way in the hatched area.
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I don’t know but this info from a 2007 Owner’s Manual provides an explanation of why you must limit the time to check fluid level in the Z06. Although it indicates allow 20 minutes max where the C7 says check within 10 minutes: “The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is warm. Under normal operating conditions, the oil pan under the engine does not store any oil. If the vehicle has been parked for an extended period without the engine being started, some oil will seep back into the oil pan, reducing the amount of oil held in the dry sump tank and there could be no engine oil at all showing on the dipstick. This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough to reach normal operating temperature.
1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading, warm up the engine to at least175°F (80°C).
3. Wait at least five minutes (but not more than 20 minutes) to allow oil to drain and settle in the engine.”
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I don’t know but this info from a 2007 Owner’s Manual provides an explanation of why you must limit the time to check fluid level in the Z06. Although it indicates allow 20 minutes max where the C7 says check within 10 minutes: “The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is warm. Under normal operating conditions, the oil pan under the engine does not store any oil. If the vehicle has been parked for an extended period without the engine being started, some oil will seep back into the oil pan, reducing the amount of oil held in the dry sump tank and there could be no engine oil at all showing on the dipstick. This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough to reach normal operating temperature.
1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading, warm up the engine to at least175°F (80°C).
3. Wait at least five minutes (but not more than 20 minutes) to allow oil to drain and settle in the engine.”
1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading, warm up the engine to at least175°F (80°C).
3. Wait at least five minutes (but not more than 20 minutes) to allow oil to drain and settle in the engine.”
BTW - I traded a 2012 Grand Sport for my C7 Stingray, never had any problems with the oil system.