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Old 06-01-2007, 05:24 PM
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Before my LS6 intake it was 6 quarts in and 6 quarts out every oil change. Now ever since I installed the ls6 intake i've been down about 1-1.5 quarts. Anybody know what's causing this?
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Did you change the PCV setup at the same time?
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Not yet, I'm still using the LS1 style pcv.
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The 98 PCV system is different from the '01 & up style. Might be enough to change over to that.

I recommend a catch above going with a LS6 valley cover.
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I already have a catch can, got it as soon as I noticed the oil consumption. I was just trying to figure out the cause of it. I guess i'll try the LS6 valley cover and see if that helps.
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Intake should not cause it, maybe the PCV hoses are messed
up (inlet hose open or PCV valve not metering anymore).
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The hoses are fine and I just put a new PCV valve in. Hopefully the old one was the problem since it was looking pretty crappy. I guess I'll just keep checking the catch can, and time will tell.
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maybe you broke the oil pressure switch in the back when you put the intake on.




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