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spadz93 · 12-08-2016, 10:30 PM

Car just started giving me this message on startup. I've never seen puddles under my car, my dipstick reads fine, oil seems just dark but not milky, and my pressure is good - around 30 at cold idle, then slowly lowers a little to about 27 once warm. I've read of the sensor dying on a few peoples cars. Was wondering if anyone dared to fix it themselves, or if they had it done by a shop how much it cost them. I bought an extra quart of oil, just in case

sdynak · 12-09-2016, 05:46 AM

Sounds like just the level sensor..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221567

WeflyhereSS · 12-09-2016, 09:43 AM

same happened to me i did a oil change first and it was fine after

spadz93 · 12-09-2016, 09:56 AM

Well, at under 20 bucks, it's a cheap enough guess. Just wonder how difficult it is to get to, I've read it's on the passenger side of the block near the starter

spadz93 · 12-09-2016, 10:43 PM

Potentially stupid question.... I should drain the oil when I do this, right?

bluebonn · 12-09-2016, 10:49 PM

had to have my sensor replaced two months after I got the car new. same thing was happening

spadz93 · 12-10-2016, 01:30 PM

Where the hell is this damn sensor even located?

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spadz93 · 12-11-2016, 10:11 PM

This car is from hell. I was never leaking oil, and my dipstick had oil on it (yes I wiped it off and reinserted to read levels, I'm not THAT dumb), all while the dic was warning me about low oil. Today I warmed my car up for about 10 minutes, go outside to get in and drive off, and notice a stream of black coming from under the car. It's like the car knew something was about to goof. Only leaks that much when the engine was running, after a 10 hour day only a small bit had leaked, so it's only under pressure that it leaks. Either I have a bad drain plug, or a crack in my oil pan... The oil that leaked was not milky, just dark, which is both good and understandable since the oil is 2k miles old.

WeflyhereSS · 12-16-2016, 03:49 PM

also what happened to me was the oil filter was loose and i dripped oil too

JerTM · 12-16-2016, 04:41 PM

If it's only leaking under pressure I would suggest looking at the oil filter and oil cooler. A cracked oil pan or loose plug would leak all the time. The sensor is on the right side of the oil pan. It's cream/white colored. The connector is only two wires and the sensor kind of surrounds the connector. It's difficult to disconnect, but can be done with a pocket screw driver.

JCunningham · 12-17-2016, 04:33 AM

iv seen post of new cars and the sensor plug was loose so try that 1st
pass side of oil pan

spadz93 · 12-19-2016, 01:05 AM

Well gents, it was my oil filter being loose. This is the last time I ever trust a shop to do my changes. Normally i do my own, but my jack's piston was shot. Finally got a new one, and jacked up the car. Went to wipe off the filter since it was covered in oil, and the thing twisted just from the paper towl wiping it off! Tightened it, ran it for a half hour, held it at around 2500rpm for added pressure, and also have kept a board under it for the last two days, and no drips so far

Yknjack · 12-19-2016, 01:10 AM

That's why my motto is, if you can do it yourself, you should. I too have been disappointed by the "professionals".

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spadz93 · 12-19-2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yknjack

That's why my motto is, if you can do it yourself, you should. I too have been disappointed by the "professionals".

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Yeah, I usually live by that motto as well, or a slight variation of it "If you want it done right, do it yourself"

12-08-2016, 10:30 PM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Engine Oil Low - Add Oil on DIC Car just started giving me this message on startup. I've never seen puddles under my car, my dipstick reads fine, oil seems just dark but not milky, and my pressure is good - around 30 at cold idle, then slowly lowers a little to about 27 once warm. I've read of the sensor dying on a few peoples cars. Was wondering if anyone dared to fix it themselves, or if they had it done by a shop how much it cost them. I bought an extra quart of oil, just in case __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-09-2016, 05:46 AM	#2
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Sounds like just the level sensor.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221567 __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

12-09-2016, 09:43 AM	#3
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	same happened to me i did a oil change first and it was fine after __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

12-09-2016, 09:56 AM	#4
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Well, at under 20 bucks, it's a cheap enough guess. Just wonder how difficult it is to get to, I've read it's on the passenger side of the block near the starter __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-09-2016, 10:43 PM	#5
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Potentially stupid question.... I should drain the oil when I do this, right? __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-09-2016, 10:49 PM	#6
bluebonn Texas Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 308 View My Garage	had to have my sensor replaced two months after I got the car new. same thing was happening

12-10-2016, 01:30 PM	#7
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Where the hell is this damn sensor even located? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-11-2016, 10:11 PM	#8
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	This car is from hell. I was never leaking oil, and my dipstick had oil on it (yes I wiped it off and reinserted to read levels, I'm not THAT dumb), all while the dic was warning me about low oil. Today I warmed my car up for about 10 minutes, go outside to get in and drive off, and notice a stream of black coming from under the car. It's like the car knew something was about to goof. Only leaks that much when the engine was running, after a 10 hour day only a small bit had leaked, so it's only under pressure that it leaks. Either I have a bad drain plug, or a crack in my oil pan... The oil that leaked was not milky, just dark, which is both good and understandable since the oil is 2k miles old. __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-16-2016, 03:49 PM	#9
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	also what happened to me was the oil filter was loose and i dripped oil too __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

12-16-2016, 04:41 PM	#10
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	If it's only leaking under pressure I would suggest looking at the oil filter and oil cooler. A cracked oil pan or loose plug would leak all the time. The sensor is on the right side of the oil pan. It's cream/white colored. The connector is only two wires and the sensor kind of surrounds the connector. It's difficult to disconnect, but can be done with a pocket screw driver.

12-17-2016, 04:33 AM	#11
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	iv seen post of new cars and the sensor plug was loose so try that 1st pass side of oil pan __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1 Last edited by JCunningham; 12-17-2016 at 04:57 AM.

12-19-2016, 01:05 AM	#12
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Well gents, it was my oil filter being loose. This is the last time I ever trust a shop to do my changes. Normally i do my own, but my jack's piston was shot. Finally got a new one, and jacked up the car. Went to wipe off the filter since it was covered in oil, and the thing twisted just from the paper towl wiping it off! Tightened it, ran it for a half hour, held it at around 2500rpm for added pressure, and also have kept a board under it for the last two days, and no drips so far __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-19-2016, 01:10 AM	#13
Yknjack Yknjack Drives: 2014 Yellow RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 36	That's why my motto is, if you can do it yourself, you should. I too have been disappointed by the "professionals". Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk