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bosch · 07-17-2009, 09:52 AM

I would like to discuss the thick blue smoke and the 3 quarts of oil I had to add to my SS. I have driven just over 3,000 miles in 4 weeks. Is anyone else experiencing this with their Camaro? Have you lost that much oil? I have not pushed the car just driving normal highway speeds. I have accelerated quickly at times and that is when I notice the cloud of smoke. Is this a feature (disappearing in a cloud of smoke)? Also check out this link http://www.carseverything.com/256/20...o-recalls.html for a battery cable recall. -Bosch

ftshark · 07-17-2009, 09:54 AM

Sounds like you got a free upgrade...

SicSix6 · 07-17-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosch

I would like to discuss the thick blue smoke and the 3 quarts of oil I had to add to my SS. I have driven just over 3,000 miles in 4 weeks. Is anyone else experiencing this with their Camaro? Have you lost that much oil? I have not pushed the car just driving normal highway speeds. I have accelerated quickly at times and that is when I notice the cloud of smoke. Is this a feature (disappearing in a cloud of smoke)? Also check out this link http://www.carseverything.com/256/20...o-recalls.html for a battery cable recall. -Bosch

Have you visited the dealership to discuss this problem with your dealer? Sounds like a possible oil control ring problem or worse. Also the battery cable issue was posted on here weeks ago and has been addressed by many already. If yours qualifies for it, you should take it there.

tjbusa · 07-17-2009, 10:04 AM

Are you trolling???? Who in their right mind would add 3 qts of oil in a brand new car and not be at the dealership long before now.

Vash · 07-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Sounds like bad head valve seals or gasket.

DkknightX · 07-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosch

I would like to discuss the thick blue smoke and the 3 quarts of oil I had to add to my SS. I have driven just over 3,000 miles in 4 weeks. Is anyone else experiencing this with their Camaro? Have you lost that much oil? I have not pushed the car just driving normal highway speeds. I have accelerated quickly at times and that is when I notice the cloud of smoke. Is this a feature (disappearing in a cloud of smoke)? Also check out this link http://www.carseverything.com/256/20...o-recalls.html for a battery cable recall. -Bosch

Check with On-Star bro. Ask for a diagnostic on the car. It's included free. Press the On-Star button on your mirror, wait for an operator and ask for a complete system diagnostic. If there was an issue, I'm sure they'd find something. Especially something as severe as this.

Georgie · 07-17-2009, 12:41 PM

i hope it doesn't burn oil. i thought they fixed it w/ the LS3. i remember the LS2 in the GTO was known to burn oil... could be wrong though

CamaroSS426 · 07-17-2009, 01:17 PM

3000 miles in 4 wks is a lot...

nards444 · 07-17-2009, 01:30 PM

if your on here asking if this right on new car, makes me wonder about other things. Burning some oil during break in is normal a quart or so, but nothing more.

SS Man · 07-17-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Check with On-Star bro. Ask for a diagnostic on the car. It's included free. Press the On-Star button on your mirror, wait for an operator and ask for a complete system diagnostic. If there was an issue, I'm sure they'd find something. Especially something as severe as this.

camaro1 · 07-17-2009, 03:27 PM

yup, there is talk of this on the gm tech forum,, seems some cars smoke like a fog machine,, some valve cover / breather issues and some have over aggressive lifters that pump too much oil to the top of the engine.

also many of the afm/dod LSx trucks are reporting lots of oil usage.

soverydeb · 07-17-2009, 06:48 PM

If my brand new car was pouring out smoke, I wouldn't go to a forum and discuss it, I'd have my happy self to the dealer getting it fixed because even I know that ain't right!

1320junkie · 07-17-2009, 08:08 PM

Please refrain from personal attacks.

Vash · 07-17-2009, 08:49 PM

This also could happen if a car was say redlined or over red before break-in. Not saying he did that just that could happen.

07-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
bosch Drives: 1 SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2	Buring Oil I would like to discuss the thick blue smoke and the 3 quarts of oil I had to add to my SS. I have driven just over 3,000 miles in 4 weeks. Is anyone else experiencing this with their Camaro? Have you lost that much oil? I have not pushed the car just driving normal highway speeds. I have accelerated quickly at times and that is when I notice the cloud of smoke. Is this a feature (disappearing in a cloud of smoke)? Also check out this link http://www.carseverything.com/256/20...o-recalls.html for a battery cable recall. -Bosch

07-17-2009, 12:41 PM	#7
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	i hope it doesn't burn oil. i thought they fixed it w/ the LS3. i remember the LS2 in the GTO was known to burn oil... could be wrong though __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

07-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#9
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	if your on here asking if this right on new car, makes me wonder about other things. Burning some oil during break in is normal a quart or so, but nothing more. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

07-17-2009, 03:27 PM	#11
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	yup, there is talk of this on the gm tech forum,, seems some cars smoke like a fog machine,, some valve cover / breather issues and some have over aggressive lifters that pump too much oil to the top of the engine. also many of the afm/dod LSx trucks are reporting lots of oil usage. __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

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