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DonM · 05-23-2019, 04:43 AM

I just hit 100,000 miles yesterday on the way to work. My LFX is still running like a dream and the only things I've done to it are regular AMSOIL oil changes, switched over to AMSOIL trans and diff fluid at 50K miles and serpentine belt/plugs at 90K. I do use Sea Foam through the intake and gas tank twice a year for the intake valve carbon issue - I don't know if it works or not, but when I pulled my plugs, they were perfect.

Here's to another 100K (I hope I didn't jinx myself)

PepeLePew · 05-23-2019, 07:04 AM

Great milestone!!! Way to go brother

BAD DAB · 05-23-2019, 07:16 AM

Congratulations!

KenKat · 05-23-2019, 07:25 AM

Congrats! Good to see that Camaro and LFX holding up well since, you know, I’ve got one myself

ZEN357 · 05-23-2019, 07:28 AM

Congrats! Way to go!

xstuntman · 05-23-2019, 09:30 AM

Good to hear!

The carbon buildup thing is way overblown. Clean them like you do and there's no issue as you discovered. But it does sell catch cans.

JerTM · 05-23-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

Good to hear!

The carbon buildup thing is way overblown. Clean them like you do and there's no issue as you discovered. But it does sell catch cans.

My 10 years experience with repairing them for GM says otherwise. Either buy a catch can and be done with it, or continue the twice yearly cleaning, it's your choice.

redcoats1976 · 05-23-2019, 01:54 PM

i have to wait to be out of warranty before getting the CC.for some reason the dealer said it will be voided if i install one.since im not using oil between changes every 5 k,im thinking there not much blowby anyway.

JerTM · 05-23-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

i have to wait to be out of warranty before getting the CC.for some reason the dealer said it will be voided if i install one.since im not using oil between changes every 5 k,im thinking there not much blowby anyway.

That's a crappy attitude from your dealer. I wouldn't void it for any bolt on.

JLSuperfly · 05-23-2019, 04:34 PM

Awesome!

redcoats1976 · 05-23-2019, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

That's a crappy attitude from your dealer. I wouldn't void it for any bolt on.

i thought so too.i wonder if they think it means i plan on lots of high revs or something.i just want to get as many miles as i can from my car.

witenite · 05-23-2019, 07:07 PM

That's awesome, congrats!

Spec · 05-23-2019, 08:23 PM

Nice! That's a real good milestone and signs of a well taken care of LFX.

Chevy can build engines, for sure. I reckon, the way mine feels, this LS3 is going to easily hit 300k as long as I continue to care for it properly. I'm at 154k...

gringo · 05-25-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

My 10 years experience with repairing them for GM says otherwise. Either buy a catch can and be done with it, or continue the twice yearly cleaning, it's your choice.

As a Gm tech, what's your experience on the new LGX and the LT1 V8?

05-23-2019, 04:43 AM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	100,000 I just hit 100,000 miles yesterday on the way to work. My LFX is still running like a dream and the only things I've done to it are regular AMSOIL oil changes, switched over to AMSOIL trans and diff fluid at 50K miles and serpentine belt/plugs at 90K. I do use Sea Foam through the intake and gas tank twice a year for the intake valve carbon issue - I don't know if it works or not, but when I pulled my plugs, they were perfect. Here's to another 100K (I hope I didn't jinx myself) __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

05-23-2019, 07:04 AM	#2
PepeLePew Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe; 2011 2LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 458	Great milestone!!! Way to go brother __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 - K&N, GM Performance Axle Back, Hurst Shifter, TSP 1 7/8ths long tubes no cats, TSP Stage 2 "Bald Eagle" cam, GM 3.91, 466whp/429tq

05-23-2019, 07:16 AM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Congratulations! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-23-2019, 09:30 AM	#6
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Good to hear! The carbon buildup thing is way overblown. Clean them like you do and there's no issue as you discovered. But it does sell catch cans. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

05-23-2019, 07:07 PM	#12
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	That's awesome, congrats! __________________

05-23-2019, 07:25 AM	#4
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	Congrats! Good to see that Camaro and LFX holding up well since, you know, I’ve got one myself

05-23-2019, 07:28 AM	#5
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Congrats! Way to go!

05-23-2019, 01:54 PM	#8
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i have to wait to be out of warranty before getting the CC.for some reason the dealer said it will be voided if i install one.since im not using oil between changes every 5 k,im thinking there not much blowby anyway.

05-23-2019, 04:34 PM	#10
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Awesome!

05-23-2019, 08:23 PM	#13
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Nice! That's a real good milestone and signs of a well taken care of LFX. Chevy can build engines, for sure. I reckon, the way mine feels, this LS3 is going to easily hit 300k as long as I continue to care for it properly. I'm at 154k...