Heavy oil usage
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Heavy oil usage Everytime when it's time to change the oil, when I check the oil, it's at the bottom of the rod. Could this oil loss be due to worn piston rings? I have 55,000 mi on the car, fyi. I'm getting a cam installed next week -- should I go ahead and have them install new rings while they're at it?
You should check you oil a little more often than every time you change the oil. Most LS1's have oil consumption problems so keep a close eye on it 
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I check my oil about once a week and I add 1 quart about every 2000 miles. I change my oil at around 5000 to 6000 mile intervals though.
.I check my oil about once a week and I add 1 quart about every 2000 miles. I change my oil at around 5000 to 6000 mile intervals though.
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If i'm not mistaken GM's allowance for oil consumption for the LS-1 is like 1 qt every 3,000 miles. At least that's what i was told. Darn PCV system 
But i wouldn't worry to much about it. Try using a catch can on the PCV system and see if most of it goes away. The day before my engine 
it ate 3 1/2 quarts in 6 hours!!!! 
Rings were gone. But sounds like yours is normal. Just keep an eye on the dipstick and read up on what people have done to cut down the oil consumption. And Good Luck with it 
But i wouldn't worry to much about it. Try using a catch can on the PCV system and see if most of it goes away. The day before my engine it ate 3 1/2 quarts in 6 hours!!!! Rings were gone. But sounds like yours is normal. Just keep an eye on the dipstick and read up on what people have done to cut down the oil consumption. And Good Luck with it On my 98 TA i put in 6qts so it was at the top of the operating range on the stick, and it never drops even a 1/4 inch. I change it at 2500-3000 miles. I'm just in the middle of a cam swap and really hoping it doesn't change my luck as far as not burning any oil.
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Originally Posted by YeahIt'sReal
If i'm not mistaken GM's allowance for oil consumption for the LS-1 is like 1 qt every 3,000 miles. At least that's what i was told. Darn PCV system But i wouldn't worry to much about it. Try using a catch can on the PCV system and see if most of it goes away. The day before my engine it ate 3 1/2 quarts in 6 hours!!!! Rings were gone. But sounds like yours is normal. Just keep an eye on the dipstick and read up on what people have done to cut down the oil consumption. And Good Luck with it
But i wouldn't worry to much about it. Try using a catch can on the PCV system and see if most of it goes away. The day before my engine it ate 3 1/2 quarts in 6 hours!!!! Rings were gone. But sounds like yours is normal. Just keep an eye on the dipstick and read up on what people have done to cut down the oil consumption. And Good Luck with it 
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Originally Posted by pimpmaro
A catch can on the PCV system won't eliminate oil consumption, it just keeps it from going into the intake manifold. You'll just be able to see how much oil comes through the PCV. I know it sounds like I burn a lot of oil, but I just got an analysis back from the lab and my engine is nice and healthy with better than average wear numbers.
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Originally Posted by pimpmaro
A catch can on the PCV system won't eliminate oil consumption, it just keeps it from going into the intake manifold. You'll just be able to see how much oil comes through the PCV. I know it sounds like I burn a lot of oil, but I just got an analysis back from the lab and my engine is nice and healthy with better than average wear numbers.
I didn't say eliminate oil consumption. I said cut down oil consumption. The oil in my catch can after 3,000 miles was roughly 3/4 of the oil my engine was burning in that 3,000 miles. and if it goes into the intake it is gonna bet burnt in combustion. I think
. All i know is that the oil that was getting lost in that 3,000 miles , most of it was coming through the PCV system. Now this was on mine yours may differ. And i know that it's better to be in that catch can than in my intake and getting burnt out the exhaust. 
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Originally Posted by YeahIt'sReal
I didn't say eliminate oil consumption. I said cut down oil consumption. The oil in my catch can after 3,000 miles was roughly 3/4 of the oil my engine was burning in that 3,000 miles. and if it goes into the intake it is gonna bet burnt in combustion. I think . All i know is that the oil that was getting lost in that 3,000 miles , most of it was coming through the PCV system. Now this was on mine yours may differ. And i know that it's better to be in that catch can than in my intake and getting burnt out the exhaust.
. All i know is that the oil that was getting lost in that 3,000 miles , most of it was coming through the PCV system. Now this was on mine yours may differ. And i know that it's better to be in that catch can than in my intake and getting burnt out the exhaust. TECH Fanatic
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Here you go Patman...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/215859-oil-analysis-came-back.html
I haven't yet had a chance to throw it up on the other forum, I'm waiting for the damn registration period.
Next oil analysis should come as an email, so it ought to look a lot better to post.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/215859-oil-analysis-came-back.html
I haven't yet had a chance to throw it up on the other forum, I'm waiting for the damn registration period.
Next oil analysis should come as an email, so it ought to look a lot better to post.
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Originally Posted by pimpmaro
Here you go Patman...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215859
I haven't yet had a chance to throw it up on the other forum, I'm waiting for the damn registration period.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215859
I haven't yet had a chance to throw it up on the other forum, I'm waiting for the damn registration period.
Sorry about the wait! I'm one of the admins on that site who takes care of those registrations, and since you registered while I was sleeping it took longer than normal for the approval process. You're in now.
Thanks for joining! 
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Originally Posted by TexMax
Everytime when it's time to change the oil, when I check the oil, it's at the bottom of the rod. Could this oil loss be due to worn piston rings? I have 55,000 mi on the car, fyi. I'm getting a cam installed next week -- should I go ahead and have them install new rings while they're at it?
I would do a compression test before you opt for the new rings, just to be sure if thats what your car needs.
FWIW My car doesn't burn a drop when the wife drives it... I attribute ALL of my oil consumption issues to my driving. If I don't put my foot in it, I don't have to add oil between changes.
Good Luck with your ride!
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Originally Posted by Patman
Sorry about the wait! I'm one of the admins on that site who takes care of those registrations, and since you registered while I was sleeping it took longer than normal for the approval process. You're in now. Thanks for joining!
Thanks for joining!