DOES ANYONE HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Kelly@PCMofNC · 08-15-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by z28-conv

Hello everyone. I was just about to schedule an appointment with my local dealership to have an oil change the other day. I went to start the car and the info screen put up a message that said "Low oil level, Add oil". I checked the dipstick and indeed it was low. I had an appointment today and I intentionally left the oil level low so it could be seen. I asked the tech, how low was it? He said "2 QUARTS" I asked him how the h--l can a 17000 mile car be consuming oil? I want to know if anyone else has experienced this? I can tell you the car has not been to the track yet and I just replaced my first set of tires about 500 miles ago (16,500 miles).

LS's, including the LSAs, are prone to oil consumption, but with that being said 2 quarts between changes is a lot! I would get a catch can, but still keep an eye on it, that is excessive to me and may indicate another problem. Do you yourself check the oil after they change it? May be low from the start also.

TX/ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 10:14 AM

While we're on the subject of oil.....
I've got the Service Manager at my dealership telling me to use Mobil1 and the Service Rep saying its absolutely not necessary. My lean is towards Mobil1, but......
Opinions????

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 10:25 AM

mobil 1 or another synthetic is preferable to conventional oil every time

TX/ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

mobil 1 or another synthetic is preferable to conventional oil every time

The other is a synthetic, but the manager was insisting Mobil1.
thanks...

CAM....ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 10:31 AM

I use Pennzoil Platinum full syn. no issues with oil use at all.

jon6.0 · 08-15-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

The other is a synthetic, but the manager was insisting Mobil1.
thanks...

Tell him to pound sand. If the oil meets the spec set forth by GM, you are fine. I personally use Amsoil Z-Rod because it has more zinc in it and I drive my ZL1 hard daily.

580/556 ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 12:14 PM

Hard break in,,,,no consuming just few oz in catch can every 4 k miles.....

TX/ZL1 · 08-15-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

Tell him to pound sand. If the oil meets the spec set forth by GM, you are fine. I personally use Amsoil Z-Rod because it has more zinc in it and I drive my ZL1 hard daily.

thanks very much...

jessrayo · 08-15-2014, 01:37 PM

My CTS-V was using oil. The Cadillac had the free oil changes at the dealership every 5000 miles and if I didn't bring it by the dealership to check the oil at about 3000 it would show the low oil light and need more than a quart. They did a consumption test twice in the 20,000 miles I drove the car and told me it had to use a full quart in 1000 miles before gm would replace the engine. I never got there but it was heading that way fast. I traded it. I never did figure out why it was burning all that oil. But the power was good right to day I traded it. Never have shown any signs of oil consumption on my ZL1 at all. But.... I have had 4 different sets of pistons in the car in about 12,000 miles, 376, 417, 427, 434. I generally just change the oil when I break in a new motor on the ZL1. I'm expecting to run this one for a while though.

Vroom · 08-15-2014, 02:08 PM

Both LS2 engines in my GTO ate a quart every 5k and both engines in my zl1 eat the same. I followed the break in procedure for both engines. So it seems pretty normal.... granted I've had to the replace/rebuild the engine in both cars...

Snidely Whiplash · 08-15-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

See how it does at 3,000 miles. If you can get 3k miles without being a quart down then I'd settle for that; Make sure that the oil gets changed at that mark.

Let the dealer do an oil analysis (it used to be termed oil economy test) to see if there's a potential problem somewhere.

The military tests the oil in aircraft motors to look for abnormal amounts of stuff that should not be there. The oil chemical breakdown also tells if there is excessive heat, poor fuel/air mixtures, or any other contamination/unusual wear. They use a magnetic tool to look for metals, and break down the oil into it's base chemical components. It's MUCH cheaper than pulling a giant motor out of the aircraft for a teardown inspection. The military is not subject to gubment "hours of operation" mandated teardown/rebuild rules. I would guess if you have a laboratory at your disposal, you can save lots of expensive (unnecessary) teardown inspections. I've read where a number of well-funded NHRA teams have certain analytical equipment at their disposal.

Trickskier · 08-15-2014, 03:03 PM

Over 8,000 miles & 2 - Oil changes - No oil consumption.

nxttruck2002 · 08-15-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

While we're on the subject of oil.....
I've got the Service Manager at my dealership telling me to use Mobil1 and the Service Rep saying its absolutely not necessary. My lean is towards Mobil1, but......
Opinions????

Redline 5W30...

Btw, I see you're in Fulshear. Check out:

http://www.m2kmotorsports.com/

punkindave · 08-15-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

They may not have filled it up with the correct amount initially. ZL1's take more oil than an SS.

That could certainly be the case.. But the SS takes 8 freakin' quarts, how much for the ZL1?

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

While we're on the subject of oil.....
I've got the Service Manager at my dealership telling me to use Mobil1 and the Service Rep saying its absolutely not necessary. My lean is towards Mobil1, but......
Opinions????

As long as it has the magic "DEXOS" spec logo you're good to go.
http://www.gmdexos.com/

08-15-2014, 10:25 AM	#17
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	mobil 1 or another synthetic is preferable to conventional oil every time __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-15-2014, 12:14 PM	#21
580/556 ZL1 Drives: 2013ZL1/A6/T.BLACK Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: canada Posts: 99	Hard break in,,,,no consuming just few oz in catch can every 4 k miles..... __________________ MY WaY on the HIGHWAY

08-15-2014, 01:37 PM	#23
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	My CTS-V was using oil. The Cadillac had the free oil changes at the dealership every 5000 miles and if I didn't bring it by the dealership to check the oil at about 3000 it would show the low oil light and need more than a quart. They did a consumption test twice in the 20,000 miles I drove the car and told me it had to use a full quart in 1000 miles before gm would replace the engine. I never got there but it was heading that way fast. I traded it. I never did figure out why it was burning all that oil. But the power was good right to day I traded it. Never have shown any signs of oil consumption on my ZL1 at all. But.... I have had 4 different sets of pistons in the car in about 12,000 miles, 376, 417, 427, 434. I generally just change the oil when I break in a new motor on the ZL1. I'm expecting to run this one for a while though. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

08-15-2014, 02:08 PM	#24
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	Both LS2 engines in my GTO ate a quart every 5k and both engines in my zl1 eat the same. I followed the break in procedure for both engines. So it seems pretty normal.... granted I've had to the replace/rebuild the engine in both cars... __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

08-15-2014, 03:03 PM	#26
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,833	Over 8,000 miles & 2 - Oil changes - No oil consumption. __________________

08-15-2014, 10:14 AM	#16
TX/ZL1 Drives: '14 ZL1 RRM M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 471	While we're on the subject of oil..... I've got the Service Manager at my dealership telling me to use Mobil1 and the Service Rep saying its absolutely not necessary. My lean is towards Mobil1, but...... Opinions????

08-15-2014, 10:31 AM	#19
CAM....ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BENTON, IL. Posts: 1,068 View My Garage	I use Pennzoil Platinum full syn. no issues with oil use at all.