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2010 Bumblebee · 03-24-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

1/2 quart low for an engine that is still being broken in isn't bad at all.

And you can drive a car puffing blue smoke for a long time as long as you check the oil to find out how much it is using.

Maybe if you get an oil change it will clear up.

JCL-2SS · 03-24-2010, 12:53 PM

my 43 year old '67 GTO burns some oil, I'm ok with that. a new car should not be puffing blue smoke, that can only mean something mechanical is wrong. I also have a mini cooper S that i race on road courses and one time i had blue smoke and ended up a small chunk of the piston head in cylinder 4 was missing letting oil blow by and through the exaust valve, ended up replacing the whole motor, seems that the motor was running lean at 6000 RPM, in the new motor i had the fuel maps changed.

JCL-2SS · 03-26-2010, 02:57 PM

New Update: went to the dealer today, they determined that all the lifters need to be replaced, as explained in the bulliten that was posted by DangerouSS earlier in this thread. they topped off the oil and sent me home with it while the lifters are on order, due in this wednesday.

JCL-2SS · 04-10-2010, 01:34 AM

got my car back today no blue smoke so far, dealer also installed Flowmaster catback for me, car has a great sound now.

SC2150 · 04-16-2010, 12:06 PM

The cats willburn most of the minor oil usage...but a can is still a must on these cars:

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

400 miles on my trip odometer from when i installed my catch can.

check out all this oil captured that would have otherwise gone through the engine.
Attachment 113473

it doesn't look like much, but i really believe this was what was causing the occasional white smoke cloud out my exhaust, because it hasn't reared its ugly head since. looks like there is about 4 or 5 ounces in this 20 ounce bottle, so average 1 ounce per 100 miles!

it works so i'm not complaining about the company anymore.

JCL-2SS · 04-23-2010, 05:24 PM

Good News!!! between replacing lifters and AFM sucking, the dealership is working with me to get an new 2010 camaro with a manual. they just ordered it today. next wednesday is last day for them to order a 2010. basically since the new one is 2100 cheaper i will have minimal cash layout, 495+tax and title. told them i was unhappy and called GM who in turn called the dealership. exact same car without auto and sunroof.

Shuffler · 04-23-2010, 05:34 PM

The car is cheaper because you did not get a sunroof or automatic transmission. Why didn't you get a standard to begin with and save that money?

ce21 · 04-23-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCL-2SS

Good News!!! between replacing lifters and AFM sucking, the dealership is working with me to get an new 2010 camaro with a manual. they just ordered it today. next wednesday is last day for them to order a 2010. basically since the new one is 2100 cheaper i will have minimal cash layout, 495+tax and title. told them i was unhappy and called GM who in turn called the dealership. exact same car without auto and sunroof.

I know this is a little off topic but do you know if all dealers are still ordering 2010's until next wednesday? because i read on another thread that they already stopped on april 10, and i wanted to order a 2010.

JCL-2SS · 04-24-2010, 02:23 PM

well i just got told the cut off was this past friday, so now if i want to trade in i have to order a 2011
yes i know it was cheaper, that is why it would cost little money out of pocket for me to trade in.
As for getting an automatic, my wife demanded it, so she could drive it in an emergency. but has changed her tune since seeing the issues im having.

Ronn · 04-24-2010, 02:33 PM

She didn't want to drive it because of the blue smoke?

Revo1 · 04-24-2010, 02:34 PM

Blue smoke is OIL. Better have it looked at.

HIGHOCTANE · 04-24-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronn

She didn't want to drive it because of the blue smoke?

I think it was more she decided it was more important to get the Manual and make him happy.

Ronn · 04-24-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIGHOCTANE

I think it was more she decided it was more important to get the Manual and make him happy.

Yes that makes more sense, interpreted that one wrong.

JCL-2SS · 04-24-2010, 04:47 PM

no she cant drive a manual shift (and unteachable) blue smoke already fixed, dealer replaced all the lifters (known GM bulletin for L99 motor ,not happy about that)

03-26-2010, 02:57 PM	#17
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	New Update: went to the dealer today, they determined that all the lifters need to be replaced, as explained in the bulliten that was posted by DangerouSS earlier in this thread. they topped off the oil and sent me home with it while the lifters are on order, due in this wednesday. __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

04-10-2010, 01:34 AM	#18
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	got my car back today no blue smoke so far, dealer also installed Flowmaster catback for me, car has a great sound now. __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

04-23-2010, 05:24 PM	#20
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	Good News!!! between replacing lifters and AFM sucking, the dealership is working with me to get an new 2010 camaro with a manual. they just ordered it today. next wednesday is last day for them to order a 2010. basically since the new one is 2100 cheaper i will have minimal cash layout, 495+tax and title. told them i was unhappy and called GM who in turn called the dealership. exact same car without auto and sunroof. __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

04-23-2010, 05:34 PM	#21
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	The car is cheaper because you did not get a sunroof or automatic transmission. Why didn't you get a standard to begin with and save that money? __________________

04-24-2010, 02:23 PM	#23
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	well i just got told the cut off was this past friday, so now if i want to trade in i have to order a 2011 yes i know it was cheaper, that is why it would cost little money out of pocket for me to trade in. As for getting an automatic, my wife demanded it, so she could drive it in an emergency. but has changed her tune since seeing the issues im having. __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

03-24-2010, 12:53 PM	#16
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	my 43 year old '67 GTO burns some oil, I'm ok with that. a new car should not be puffing blue smoke, that can only mean something mechanical is wrong. I also have a mini cooper S that i race on road courses and one time i had blue smoke and ended up a small chunk of the piston head in cylinder 4 was missing letting oil blow by and through the exaust valve, ended up replacing the whole motor, seems that the motor was running lean at 6000 RPM, in the new motor i had the fuel maps changed.

04-24-2010, 02:33 PM	#24
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	She didn't want to drive it because of the blue smoke? __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

04-24-2010, 02:34 PM	#25
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Blue smoke is OIL. Better have it looked at. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

04-24-2010, 04:47 PM	#28
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	no she cant drive a manual shift (and unteachable) blue smoke already fixed, dealer replaced all the lifters (known GM bulletin for L99 motor ,not happy about that) __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

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