LS6 intake = burning oil wtf??

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Jun 1, 2007 | 05:24 PM

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LS6 intake = burning oil wtf??

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?

Jun 2, 2007 | 12:03 AM

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Did you change the PCV setup at the same time?

Jun 2, 2007 | 12:10 AM

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Not yet, I'm still using the LS1 style pcv.

Jun 2, 2007 | 12:36 AM

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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.

Jun 2, 2007 | 09:38 AM

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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.

Jun 2, 2007 | 10:05 AM

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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).

Jun 2, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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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.