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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-26-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By captaincog
My 2013 started that and a few thousand miles...

My 2013 started that and a few thousand miles later the engine grenaded with a valve going through the cylinder wall. I would have someone check the valves for carbon build up.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-21-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,402
Posted By captaincog
I would move on. There are other things that will...

I would move on. There are other things that will fail unless you are really attached to you ride.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-18-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,257
Posted By captaincog
Having owned a 2013 V6 and driven it daily for...

Having owned a 2013 V6 and driven it daily for 6.5 years and 140k miles going through 2 engines, HVAC issues, radio issues, suspension issues, rear end noise, etc. and getting no help from GM.....um,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-13-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,257
Posted By captaincog
Sell it and get a v8.

Sell it and get a v8.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-19-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,186
Posted By captaincog
My theft deterrent is owning a v6......

My theft deterrent is owning a v6......
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-19-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,389
Posted By captaincog
I have had some bad luck with my 2013 v6 and with...

I have had some bad luck with my 2013 v6 and with 138k on the clock I have both good and bad experiences.
The bad would be the Radio/HVAC system crapping out at 102k and the engine sucking a valve...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-03-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,463
Posted By captaincog
My 1ls has 134k now but only 20k on the...

My 1ls has 134k now but only 20k on the replacement engine after the original grenaded.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-21-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,965
Posted By captaincog
I have a second gen and I have driven several...

I have a second gen and I have driven several first gen and everyone that posted first gen has the most room is right and the second gen does com in second. I would say the 4th gen has the least...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-13-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,074
Posted By captaincog
Really who cares? If the seller agreed to...

Really who cares?

If the seller agreed to the price then the seller made the choice, good or bad, to live with it.

The same for the seller.

Stupid conversation.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-30-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,293
Posted By captaincog
I had the dealer put in the Mobil 1 when they did...

I had the dealer put in the Mobil 1 when they did a differential service and my rear end howled in tight corners. I went to a local shop by me and after they put in the limited slip additive it is...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-29-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2,739
Views: 461,198
Posted By captaincog
I now have 128,500 on my 2013.....114k was on the...

I now have 128,500 on my 2013.....114k was on the original engine which grenaded.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 12-26-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,493
Posted By captaincog
Interesting thread and after having my 2013 V6 at...

Interesting thread and after having my 2013 V6 at the dealer so they could install the correct oil pan after replacing the engine since the tech left out 3 bolts. Thankfully the shop next to my...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-23-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,009
Posted By captaincog
My 2013 1LS is currently at 128k after the engine...

My 2013 1LS is currently at 128k after the engine grenading at 114k. Radio and HVAC shorted out at 102K. Besides being rear ended twice and the dealer not installing the correct oil pan on the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-12-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By captaincog
Thanks all. The dealer has ordered the oil pan...

Thanks all. The dealer has ordered the oil pan and then will fix the oil leak then since this engine has a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty. It is going to be another week to get the parts according...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-10-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By captaincog
Here are some pictures: ...

Here are some pictures:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205342773926747&set=pcb.10205342774566763&type=3&theater...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-10-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By captaincog
2013 1LS M6 missing bolts from engine to transmission - help

So several forum members here will likely remember when I was upset that the v6 engine in my 2013 blew up 114k and I ended up having the dealer replace the engine.

Rewind to last Friday when I was...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-22-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,601
Posted By captaincog
Interesting thread but it just seems to be...

Interesting thread but it just seems to be another love fest.

I did not read about anyone who had failed Chevy's or frankly other vehicles. Since I drive to many different locations for my work I...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-02-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By captaincog
Happened to me without the oil loss....your...

Happened to me without the oil loss....your engine is toast. Dealer wants about 6k or find a used engine. So sorry that to hear it happened. Ignore the haters that will post up crap. The engine is...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-11-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,870
Posted By captaincog
I did all of the regular maintenance but my radio...

I did all of the regular maintenance but my radio and HVAC controls had to be replaced at 102,000 miles and then the engine grenaded at 114,000 with no warning. I decided to fix it and drive it for...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-11-2018, 12:54 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,165
Posted By captaincog
Not having my stereo and ac controls last past...

Not having my stereo and ac controls last past 102k and having the v6 engine grenade at 114k.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-09-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,364
Posted By captaincog
How about wait until about 114k and then watch...

How about wait until about 114k and then watch the V6 :emoticon1:...….:twitch:
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-21-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,175
Posted By captaincog
Or just prepare to get screwed by GM like I did...

Or just prepare to get screwed by GM like I did and pay the cash for a new engine. Now my engine was 14k past the 100k warranty with no performance mods. GM and the dealer were just nasty to the end....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-16-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,261
Posted By captaincog
Save money for a new engine in about 15k....maybe...

Save money for a new engine in about 15k....maybe 25k.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-13-2018, 01:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,951
Posted By captaincog
Nope. It means that the Camaro is only designed...

Nope. It means that the Camaro is only designed to run for 100k without falling apart..:emoticon1:..after that...well....my exploded engine is one example. The costs to keep it running become way too...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-12-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,951
Posted By captaincog
Okay, I'll bite.... What is a "validation...

Okay, I'll bite....


What is a "validation engineer"? Does he also credit overnight parking?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-01-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,229
Posted By captaincog
Well the original v6 on my 2013 lasted only to...

Well the original v6 on my 2013 lasted only to 114k miles and grenaded about 70 miles from home. I always did my services early and never went beyond the factory intervals and ran Mobil 1 most of the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-27-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 23,090
Posted By captaincog
I am curios to see what happens. I disagree about...

I am curios to see what happens. I disagree about the opinion that the v6 Camaro is for those that cannot afford a v8 since the 3.6 is in many Cadillac products and having a v6 2013 myself has been a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-21-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,907
Posted By captaincog
Same thing happened to me two weeks ago. The...

Same thing happened to me two weeks ago. The driver behind was too busy arguing with the passenger to notice I had to stop at the intersection for the very fast, large, and loud fire truck so I was...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-10-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,587
Posted By captaincog
The big difference is the 302 was a small block...

The big difference is the 302 was a small block that was configured to run within a racing class homologation. Nice set up.


The v6, which I am now on my second engine has some serious design...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-20-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,696
Posted By captaincog
I enjoyed as a daily driver until she blew...

I enjoyed as a daily driver until she blew up.....now...not so much.
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