Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6....
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Staging Lane
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Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... Let the madness begin!!
Has anyone found an engine oil that stops the oil consumption problem? Has that new GM PCV valve shown any good reslults?
Also, what type/brand of fluid you recommend for the T56 tranny?
Thanks
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Has anyone found an engine oil that stops the oil consumption problem? Has that new GM PCV valve shown any good reslults?
Also, what type/brand of fluid you recommend for the T56 tranny?
Thanks
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... I really don't think its the oil thats causing it, I do find that it eats less when I have synthetic in there though... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Now its a quart every 2000 miles instead of 1500...
Do you want to put new fluid in the T-56?
Do you want to put new fluid in the T-56?
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Staging Lane
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... I'm definately gonna run synthetic, but I'm not sure of the brand. I'm leaning towards Mobil 1. I was wondering which brand and viscosity have shown the best results against oil consumption.
I'm thinking about changing the tranny fluid to a synthetic like Red Line since it won't hurt anything and may reduce wear. I'm undecided if it would really make a difference for the cost.
I know a few months ago people were talking about a new PCV valve, that might cut oil consumption. I was wondering if it really helps or not. It's only a couple bucks. Thanks, D.
I'm thinking about changing the tranny fluid to a synthetic like Red Line since it won't hurt anything and may reduce wear. I'm undecided if it would really make a difference for the cost.
I know a few months ago people were talking about a new PCV valve, that might cut oil consumption. I was wondering if it really helps or not. It's only a couple bucks. Thanks, D.
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... Congrats on the car. I can't help with oil consumption since I never had that problem. I know quite a few people had pcv problems that caused oil consumption but I think that was on older LS1s.
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... Congrats on the new ride! I just bought a 2000 WS-6 a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure your as pumped as I am! Get ready to spend some cash on mods! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Dwain Brammer:
<strong>Let the madness begin!!
Has anyone found an engine oil that stops the oil consumption problem? Has that new GM PCV valve shown any good reslults?
Also, what type/brand of fluid you recommend for the T56 tranny?
Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I use MOBIL 1 15w50 motor oil for mine, and ive never had a problem burning it.
As far as tranny fluid goes, once again synthetic MOBIL 1 ATF . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong>Let the madness begin!!
Has anyone found an engine oil that stops the oil consumption problem? Has that new GM PCV valve shown any good reslults?
Also, what type/brand of fluid you recommend for the T56 tranny?
Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I use MOBIL 1 15w50 motor oil for mine, and ive never had a problem burning it.
As far as tranny fluid goes, once again synthetic MOBIL 1 ATF . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Staging Lane
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Re: Now the proud owner of a 2001 WS6.... Thanks guys. I'm gonna try the 15w50 Mobil 1 first and if that doesn't work I'll try the Royal Purple. From what I remember, the problem was mainly the rings and that GM fixed the problem in Vettes but not the F body. Will the dealer fix the problem if I take it to them?
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