LS1 oil consumption?
03-15-2004, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ActionJack
That is crap. I drive hard and about 16k to 20k a year with mobil one full synthentic and I have never been low and I have never had piston slap.
I also have no catch can nor have I done anything to the pcv.
If it was me I would check with the dealership (or 2) and if it was only oil consumption I would leave it at that so long as it is not more than 1/2 qt in 3000 miles. Like I said, no oil loss, no piston slap, and I drive VERY Aggressive. I am only concerned about my Tranny....
That is crap. I drive hard and about 16k to 20k a year with mobil one full synthentic and I have never been low and I have never had piston slap.
I also have no catch can nor have I done anything to the pcv.
If it was me I would check with the dealership (or 2) and if it was only oil consumption I would leave it at that so long as it is not more than 1/2 qt in 3000 miles. Like I said, no oil loss, no piston slap, and I drive VERY Aggressive. I am only concerned about my Tranny....
haha worried only bout the tranny...arent we all lol
03-15-2004, 10:42 AM
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I went ahead and checked my PCV system and there seems to be a bit of oil but nothing major. I changed my PCV valve too, being that they are cheap. I recently changed to synthetic oil and I guess you all are right about it being normal because when I used semi-synthetic it didn't use any oil at all. I changed from Quaker state 10-30 (synthetic blend for highhorsepower engines) to Mobile 1 10w-30. I believe though I'm gonna have to go to Mobile 1 5w-30. Thanks for the info
03-15-2004, 10:44 AM
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i think it was quaker state thats made by penzoil... which is i think a wax based oil...in other words....not good? lol i use Mobil 1 5w-30 its great...no problems...i fuigured hey,....if they use it in the Vettes and Vipers...its good enough for me
03-15-2004, 10:47 AM
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FWIW,
The reason you guys running synthetic are not seeing smoke is because synth doesn't burn it evaporates. At worst the moisture would be added to that you see coming out of the tailpipe anyway.
Again FWIW,
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The reason you guys running synthetic are not seeing smoke is because synth doesn't burn it evaporates. At worst the moisture would be added to that you see coming out of the tailpipe anyway.
Again FWIW,
SSN8R
03-15-2004, 06:48 PM
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my car uses a lot of oil too i changed teh oil the other day and it's only been 1k miles and i already had to ad 1 qt of oil to bring it back up to where it was, it is runing with 10-30 valvoline syntech, the engine has some work on it but, and it pings betwen 15k-23k rpmat all temperetures and in all 6 gears and burns oil should i bee concerned? 
03-15-2004, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by zamboxl
my car uses a lot of oil too i changed teh oil the other day and it's only been 1k miles and i already had to ad 1 qt of oil to bring it back up to where it was, it is runing with 10-30 valvoline syntech, the engine has some work on it but, and it pings betwen 15k-23k rpmat all temperetures and in all 6 gears and burns oil should i bee concerned?
Is the pinging only between 1500 and 2300? Usually if it's oil buildup you will have it even worse in higher rpms. Have you scaned for KR yet?
03-15-2004, 10:15 PM
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I agree with the posts that say oil consumption is not normal. I broke in my 02 WS6 real easy and now I have 18K miles on it and it NEVER uses any oil. Daily driver to work and back ( I hit 100mph daily ) up and down mountains, all driving conditions, it never uses an ounce of oil. The guys that use those oil catch cans must have thrashed out motors.
03-16-2004, 08:24 AM
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There is a TSB regarding oil consumption in our cars. Search for it on here. I had the same problem and went to the dealership armed with the right info, after much BS from the same dealership. They replaced the middle piston ring on each cylinder, under warranty.
I use only Mobil 1 5W-30 and when I had the problem I was about 1 qt. low after 2000 miles I think.
I use only Mobil 1 5W-30 and when I had the problem I was about 1 qt. low after 2000 miles I think.
03-18-2004, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Can you see oil in your intake and the back of your TB blade?
Is the pinging only between 1500 and 2300? Usually if it's oil buildup you will have it even worse in higher rpms. Have you scaned for KR yet?
Is the pinging only between 1500 and 2300? Usually if it's oil buildup you will have it even worse in higher rpms. Have you scaned for KR yet?
hmm i havent really checked there i should, and yes the pinging is only betwen 15-23k but thats becasue at that range is lean i dynoed the car and the a/f ratio at that speed was up in the 15, 14 range after wot the car gets a little rich and if i push the car hard enough some smoke comes out the back, probably the seals are getting a little old. i think next oil change i might put red line oil in it cause i can't get the oil presure to go above 40 whan the car idles with mobil one.
ps: KR? y should i scane for KR and what is Kr?
