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Jimbabwe · 12-11-2010, 10:45 PM

Tonight the engine started running rough at idle and I noticed that the oil pressure would drop to about 15psi or so. After a few stoplights the check engine light came on and the info area said Service Stabiltrac. I checked the oil when I got home, and it looks fine. The pressure goes back up when i'm driving, but the starts are rough too (as it builds psi).

I'll take it to service on monday, but anyone have an idea? Oil pump?

Also, is it ok to take it to any Chevy dealer for warrenty work? I bought it at the dealer across town, and like the service center of the local one.

Thanks

Jim

LittleMT · 12-11-2010, 11:48 PM

I betcha it is related to the throttle body....

Jimbabwe · 12-12-2010, 08:40 PM

anyone else? not sure why the throttle body would cause that. There is a new (from when I started it up today) tick tick noice coming from the front right side of the block.

jimmyj333 · 12-12-2010, 10:29 PM

Have you done any mods to the engine ? parts, tune ?

If your onstar is still active have them read the diagnostics for you.

You can take it to the service dept. of your choice. In fact with your onstar roadside if you broke down on the road they would tow it to the nearest dealer.

Good luck .

RAYSRT8 · 12-12-2010, 10:32 PM

Mine did that one after the plug wires were replaced and I found one on the right side not seated properly... Secured the wire and all is good...Good luck and keep us posted as to what you find out.

JANNETTYRACING · 12-13-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray2SS

Mine did that one after the plug wires were replaced and I found one on the right side not seated properly... Secured the wire and all is good...Good luck and keep us posted as to what you find out.

DITTO

Jimbabwe · 12-13-2010, 04:45 PM

This was probably the wrong forum for this question. Thanks guys. I'll check and see if anything is loose, if not i'll bring it to the dealer tomorrow.

Jimbabwe · 12-14-2010, 02:10 PM

Hot damn! That was it guys. I was looking around it last night but I was looking at the front most area. The service guy said it was from #6 (second one on the right side?). He said the tick tick was the plug firing.

jimmyj333 · 12-14-2010, 05:07 PM

NICE!!!

Glad it was something simple.

I will have to store this one in my memory banks.

RAYSRT8 · 12-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Glad you got it worked out.

Jimbabwe · 12-14-2010, 06:04 PM

I would love if there was one list of these small issues that anyone could at least check. I mean you can search for them but not get the right words. If it wasn't covered under warranty I'd be rather miffed what it cost for the diagnostic. Yes I would be relieved that it wasn't bigger. Just say'n

Anyone know of any other resources out there?

12-11-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	engine rough, oil psi low at idle Tonight the engine started running rough at idle and I noticed that the oil pressure would drop to about 15psi or so. After a few stoplights the check engine light came on and the info area said Service Stabiltrac. I checked the oil when I got home, and it looks fine. The pressure goes back up when i'm driving, but the starts are rough too (as it builds psi). I'll take it to service on monday, but anyone have an idea? Oil pump? Also, is it ok to take it to any Chevy dealer for warrenty work? I bought it at the dealer across town, and like the service center of the local one. Thanks Jim

12-11-2010, 11:48 PM	#2
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	I betcha it is related to the throttle body.... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

12-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
RAYSRT8 Drives: 2011 Challenger SRT8 6.4L 392 Hemi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 778 View My Garage	Mine did that one after the plug wires were replaced and I found one on the right side not seated properly... Secured the wire and all is good...Good luck and keep us posted as to what you find out. __________________ 2011 Stock 6.4L 392 Hemi Challenger Flowmaster American Thunder Series Cat Back Camaro parts for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152474

12-14-2010, 05:12 PM	#10
RAYSRT8 Drives: 2011 Challenger SRT8 6.4L 392 Hemi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 778 View My Garage	Glad you got it worked out. __________________ 2011 Stock 6.4L 392 Hemi Challenger Flowmaster American Thunder Series Cat Back Camaro parts for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152474

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12-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	anyone else? not sure why the throttle body would cause that. There is a new (from when I started it up today) tick tick noice coming from the front right side of the block.

12-12-2010, 10:29 PM	#4
jimmyj333 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS Aqua Blue L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 148	Have you done any mods to the engine ? parts, tune ? If your onstar is still active have them read the diagnostics for you. You can take it to the service dept. of your choice. In fact with your onstar roadside if you broke down on the road they would tow it to the nearest dealer. Good luck .

12-13-2010, 04:45 PM	#7
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	This was probably the wrong forum for this question. Thanks guys. I'll check and see if anything is loose, if not i'll bring it to the dealer tomorrow.

12-14-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	Hot damn! That was it guys. I was looking around it last night but I was looking at the front most area. The service guy said it was from #6 (second one on the right side?). He said the tick tick was the plug firing.

12-14-2010, 05:07 PM	#9
jimmyj333 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS Aqua Blue L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 148	NICE!!! Glad it was something simple. I will have to store this one in my memory banks.

12-14-2010, 06:04 PM	#11
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	I would love if there was one list of these small issues that anyone could at least check. I mean you can search for them but not get the right words. If it wasn't covered under warranty I'd be rather miffed what it cost for the diagnostic. Yes I would be relieved that it wasn't bigger. Just say'n Anyone know of any other resources out there?