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TooCool5 · 11-01-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Greencamaro1234

I hadn’t had this problem,and I have 147k on mine,but the same engine but have seen others say they have had the same problem. Good luck

Were you the one that Used Pennzoil Platinum oil?

WxGawd · 11-02-2020, 11:04 AM

I just hit a little over 172,000 on my 2010 LLT engine. Had a cold start last week and it finally threw the dreaded P0008 code. I've had no other serious major issues with the car. My view is that $2,500 is cheap as compared to a $600+ monthly car payment for a new car (unless it is a C8 Corvette).

mikeman · 11-02-2020, 04:08 PM

I wonder if many of these timing chain failures would have been reduced by adding half to a quart more oil, as suggested here in this thread, during oil change time.

WxGawd · 11-09-2020, 07:30 AM

My thoughts exactly! Mine just threw the code at 172,000 miles.

GrandAmGT · 11-20-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Machh5

After you have the chains changed do yourself a big favor and change the oil every 4-5k, run a good synthetic like Pennzoil Plat and check the oil 1 once a week and keep it full. I run 1qt over full, I'm @ 97k runs like the day I bought it. Even 1/2 qt low is going to hurt the chain life. The only lube the chains get is from vapor and splash, the lower the oil level the less slash and vapor lubing the chains. Only GM knows why they didn't properly lube the chains. I can only imagine they wanted plenty of work for the dealers. I know of some dealers that have wrenches that only change chains, that's their only job. No reason you shouldn't get another 100k if you follow my advice.

To be clear, you put 7 quarts of oil in your engine? I heard overfilling it can be harmful too.

Machh5 · 11-20-2020, 07:42 PM

All modern engines use a windage tray that keeps the oil off the crank. Older engines can suffer from oil aeration if over filled and the oil in the sump comes in contact with the crank while its running. You would have to add several qts extra to get the oil near the crank. I've been doing this for past 50 years in every car I owned, I've never had a failure do to oil aeration. I notice the oil runs a bit cooler too. Quick test to see if the oil level is too high and aerating is to run the engine until its fully warmed up then shut it off and check the dip stick. If the stick has bubbles all over it you are aerating the oil. But you won't on modern engine designs.

11-02-2020, 11:04 AM	#16
WxGawd WxGawd Drives: 2010 LS Camaro w/RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 24 View My Garage	Just Hit 172,000+ Miles I just hit a little over 172,000 on my 2010 LLT engine. Had a cold start last week and it finally threw the dreaded P0008 code. I've had no other serious major issues with the car. My view is that $2,500 is cheap as compared to a $600+ monthly car payment for a new car (unless it is a C8 Corvette). __________________ Call Sign - WxGawd V6 RS, Airaid CAI & TBS w/Web Sequential Tail Lights

11-09-2020, 07:30 AM	#18
WxGawd WxGawd Drives: 2010 LS Camaro w/RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 24 View My Garage	My thoughts exactly! Mine just threw the code at 172,000 miles. __________________ Call Sign - WxGawd V6 RS, Airaid CAI & TBS w/Web Sequential Tail Lights

11-02-2020, 04:08 PM	#17
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I wonder if many of these timing chain failures would have been reduced by adding half to a quart more oil, as suggested here in this thread, during oil change time.

11-20-2020, 07:42 PM	#20
Machh5 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: US Posts: 120	All modern engines use a windage tray that keeps the oil off the crank. Older engines can suffer from oil aeration if over filled and the oil in the sump comes in contact with the crank while its running. You would have to add several qts extra to get the oil near the crank. I've been doing this for past 50 years in every car I owned, I've never had a failure do to oil aeration. I notice the oil runs a bit cooler too. Quick test to see if the oil level is too high and aerating is to run the engine until its fully warmed up then shut it off and check the dip stick. If the stick has bubbles all over it you are aerating the oil. But you won't on modern engine designs.