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Gen5wild · 10-21-2015, 07:41 AM

Hey fellow 5ers, I need help here. I've got a new '15 ZL1 bought in July. I'm trying to get thru this grueling break-in period following the rules like a good boy! Well, since having my drain plugs changed at the dealer I've now just added my 2nd quart of oil. My engine related mods are CAI intake and Elite catch can. I'm so bummed. What do you guys think the problem is? And what do you think I'm in for at the Dealer?

Emvici · 10-21-2015, 08:11 AM

2nd quart of oil?? that doesn't sound right at all. Did Gm make any engine changes to the 15 model year Lsa?. I have a 14 and in the entire break in period I maybe went through .5 a quart. Hopefully the dealer doesn't bark at you for the cai or can, especially since you spent good money there. I hope they treat you right.

monSSter · 10-21-2015, 08:18 AM

Prob betler off jus uninstalling the mods until you figure out the problem. Don't give them anything to use against u. They're Prob gonna blame the catch can lol

boondocksaint · 10-21-2015, 08:32 AM

As long as you're not tuned. A catch can doesn't cause oil loss - quite the opposite. Unless the plumbing that connects it is leaking. And a CAI is entirely irrelevant in my opinion.

Take it in. Remove mods if that makes you feel better. But take it in. As long as you're not tuned, they should track it down and fix it under warranty.

Gen5wild · 10-21-2015, 08:41 AM

I didn't think too much on the first qt thinking maybe the Dealer left it low when changing plugs, but then a 2nd qt and, ohh crap!!!

ZED SLED · 10-21-2015, 08:44 AM

Hope you figure it out, but I'm more appalled that at almost 4 months you're still in the 1500 mile break-in period.

SlingShot · 10-21-2015, 08:44 AM

I don't get the whole changing drain plugs thing ...

Kevlar382 · 10-21-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Hope you figure it out, but I'm more appalled that at almost 4 months you're still in the 1500 mile break-in period.

It took me till the middle of my 3rd summer to hit the 1500 mi break in. Guess I'm not doing so well when it comes to using my car either. I broke it in just the way they said and so far with 2008 mi it hasn't used any oil and no noise from the Super Charger.

Sven59 · 10-21-2015, 10:10 AM

Do you see oil anywhere? The catch can could be leaking, but I doubt that much. Underfilled on oil? Seems more likely.

Aliveguy5 · 10-21-2015, 10:24 AM

I know these are two different engines but I bought a brand new 2012 Mustang GT at the end of 2011. That new 5.0 was sucking down almost a quart every 1k in miles. Once I hit 5k it just stopped. There were a lot of theories as to why it happened but at the end of the day sometimes new engines suck down a little oil. However the LSA doesn't appear to be one of those motors so I would take it to the dealer and see if they can find an issue.

winterboy8 · 10-21-2015, 10:26 AM

Catch Can has nothing to do with the oil that is in the engine and is measured by the dip stick. There are threads on here about break-in and what happens to the engine oil if done improperly. If you think the new drain plug is the issue, there should be oil on your floor, so if none, then not the problem. Do some searches on here about excessive oil consumption on new engines. I think my 2015 was less than 1 qt low for first oil change.

ZED SLED · 10-21-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I don't get the whole changing drain plugs thing ...

Another Camaro5 lemming thing?

Gen5wild · 10-21-2015, 11:00 AM

No visible oil leaks in car or on the floor. Changed oil plug for a magnetic plug, and yes it coul have been less than full after that, I didn't check it. But after that (when the light came on), I filled it, and checked it. And this wkd light comes on again, and another qt low after just 1000 mi.

Yes, 1300 miles in 4 months is weak. But it's a weekend/fun car, and I have very busy summers at work. So I've just recently gotten to play.

KaBoom1701 · 10-21-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I don't get the whole changing drain plugs thing ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Another Camaro5 lemming thing?

WTF.....I don't get this either....dealer changed drain plugs?

I'd put everything back to stock ASAP.

Losing 2qts of oil is crazy. How many miles on the car? You know that you should rev the motor up a little bit during the break in period.....the valves and engine need to seat properly....

10-21-2015, 07:41 AM	#1
Gen5wild Drives: Ordered ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7	I can't beleive this is happening Hey fellow 5ers, I need help here. I've got a new '15 ZL1 bought in July. I'm trying to get thru this grueling break-in period following the rules like a good boy! Well, since having my drain plugs changed at the dealer I've now just added my 2nd quart of oil. My engine related mods are CAI intake and Elite catch can. I'm so bummed. What do you guys think the problem is? And what do you think I'm in for at the Dealer?

10-21-2015, 08:18 AM	#3
monSSter Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BOYNTON BEACH,FL Posts: 330 View My Garage	Prob betler off jus uninstalling the mods until you figure out the problem. Don't give them anything to use against u. They're Prob gonna blame the catch can lol __________________

10-21-2015, 08:44 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,487 View My Garage	Hope you figure it out, but I'm more appalled that at almost 4 months you're still in the 1500 mile break-in period. __________________

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SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I don't get the whole changing drain plugs thing ... __________________

10-21-2015, 10:10 AM	#9
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Do you see oil anywhere? The catch can could be leaking, but I doubt that much. Underfilled on oil? Seems more likely. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-21-2015, 08:11 AM	#2
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	2nd quart of oil?? that doesn't sound right at all. Did Gm make any engine changes to the 15 model year Lsa?. I have a 14 and in the entire break in period I maybe went through .5 a quart. Hopefully the dealer doesn't bark at you for the cai or can, especially since you spent good money there. I hope they treat you right.

10-21-2015, 08:32 AM	#4
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	As long as you're not tuned. A catch can doesn't cause oil loss - quite the opposite. Unless the plumbing that connects it is leaking. And a CAI is entirely irrelevant in my opinion. Take it in. Remove mods if that makes you feel better. But take it in. As long as you're not tuned, they should track it down and fix it under warranty.

10-21-2015, 08:41 AM	#5
Gen5wild Drives: Ordered ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7	I didn't think too much on the first qt thinking maybe the Dealer left it low when changing plugs, but then a 2nd qt and, ohh crap!!!

10-21-2015, 10:24 AM	#10
Aliveguy5 Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 216	I know these are two different engines but I bought a brand new 2012 Mustang GT at the end of 2011. That new 5.0 was sucking down almost a quart every 1k in miles. Once I hit 5k it just stopped. There were a lot of theories as to why it happened but at the end of the day sometimes new engines suck down a little oil. However the LSA doesn't appear to be one of those motors so I would take it to the dealer and see if they can find an issue.

10-21-2015, 10:26 AM	#11
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	Catch Can has nothing to do with the oil that is in the engine and is measured by the dip stick. There are threads on here about break-in and what happens to the engine oil if done improperly. If you think the new drain plug is the issue, there should be oil on your floor, so if none, then not the problem. Do some searches on here about excessive oil consumption on new engines. I think my 2015 was less than 1 qt low for first oil change. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

10-21-2015, 11:00 AM	#13
Gen5wild Drives: Ordered ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7	No visible oil leaks in car or on the floor. Changed oil plug for a magnetic plug, and yes it coul have been less than full after that, I didn't check it. But after that (when the light came on), I filled it, and checked it. And this wkd light comes on again, and another qt low after just 1000 mi. Yes, 1300 miles in 4 months is weak. But it's a weekend/fun car, and I have very busy summers at work. So I've just recently gotten to play.