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low oil light came on, only 3000 miles since oil change. Using castrol synthetic. Has anyone else seen this?
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I have had no problem with my SS, but I have heard a few stories about LS1's and LS6's using some oil. 3000 miles would not be considered a problem though. 400-600 miles to a quart would be considered a problem.
I used 1 qt in 1500 miles in my LS6 in my vette and don't consider that an issue.
Hope that helps a little.
-------------------- Dan Abbene
Clubs SSOA F99-1977 East Coast Camaro Club Worldwide Camaro Association NASA BMWCCA SCDA Informal Car Club
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Contrary to what Dan said I do believe that 1 1/2 quarts is an issue although it may be a rather difficult task to convince a dealer. Bring it to their attention anyway. They may want to run a consumption test on it. Just be as persistent as possible when it comes to the dealer. If ignored it could (one possibility) become a large problem over time... as in spun bearings and the like.
-------------------- 96 SS #597 M6 Mods and times Posts: 190 | From: South Riding, VA | Registered: Sep 2000
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Wanna fight about it?? Actually, I agree. It's just that I have heard so much about it lately that there is a lot of overeaction. I am watching the Z06 very closely and have documented the fact I had to add a quart at 1500 miles and let the dealer know as well. The story I get from GM is that they will look at it after 4000 miles. Then they will do a consumption test. The SS has had no oil loss at all.
-------------------- Dan Abbene
Clubs SSOA F99-1977 East Coast Camaro Club Worldwide Camaro Association NASA BMWCCA SCDA Informal Car Club
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I have that problem to but I burn about a quart every 1500 miles had a test and everything was fine they gave me a sheet and it said it was normal.
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"The accepted rate of oil consumption for engines used in the vehicles referenced is 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 3200 km (2000 mi)".
"If the oil consumption test shows that the engine uses less than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 3200 km (2000 mi), explain to the customer that their engine meets the guidelines for oil consumption".
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Good way for GM to cover their arses. But I guess I can understand this since LS1 blocks are aluminum with contract/expand happy hyper-u pistons.
-------------------- 96 SS #597 M6 Mods and times Posts: 190 | From: South Riding, VA | Registered: Sep 2000
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THANKS for all the replys, I have dealer appt. tues. but I feel a little better informed now. Todd
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I just recently had this happen on my 2000 Z28 and it is EXACTLY as you say, 3000 miles since change and a quart and a half low with the light on. I added oil and have been checking the driveway once in a while but there is never anything there. I just got the oil changed and will see what happens as I near the end of this oil cycle. I am taking it in for some minor warranty items this week and will let them know about it. My car has 35,500 miles on it right now. I have had only the following wrong:
Horns filled with water from huge puddle Leather worn through SES light because of bad air pump wheel caps replaced because of faded bowties front rotors warped/ had resurfaced
the list for this week is: Rear end squeak when hitting bumps, rear driveshaft seal is leaking(I reved it in neutral and droped it into gear too soon with ASR turned ON! ), front rotors are warped AGAIN, and there is a spot on the rear drivers wheel that looks like a rust spot under the paint??, and the drivers window seems to be FAINTLY clicking as it raises and lowers.
I have a 60k mile warranty but it clearly states that it doesnt cover rotors so I need to get it in before 36k miles just to be on the safe side.
Other than all of that the car has been absolutly AWESOME and the only other thing wrong is a stupid semi through a rock at my windshield and cracked it.
Sorry for going on but just thought I would share what I have experienced with my car.
-------------------- Derek C
2002 Camaro SS #2609 Front end change, gutted cats, bullet muffler off stock y-pipe, O2 simms, ported throttle body, LS1 intake, GM 3.73 rear gears w/MAC cover, A/C delete, radio delete, rear seat delete, front bumper support delete, Had ebony leather interior-traded the seats only for neutral leather for a neutral on all black look.
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