6.2 SS OIL CONSUMPTION-PLEASE READ - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sullivang · 02-07-2012, 04:36 PM

Hello, Its been a while since I have been on here but I wanted to see if I can get some feedback on this oil consumption issue with the 6.2. I have a really good reason for asking but I would like to get as much feedback as possible before I give out the troubling details.

Do you think that GM would issue a recall if a lot of the 6.2 engines are burning oil?

What do you think it would take for GM to rebuild or put in a new engine that is burning oil?

Would a new Camaro thats burning oil pass a CA smog check?

Where do you think the oil goes?

Are there many people out there that the engines are burning oil?

Hope to hear from you guys soon

Dznts · 02-07-2012, 04:38 PM

try here

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70

PQ · 02-07-2012, 04:41 PM

I've heard about it with the V6s but not the V8s.

Are you sure it's 'Burning' oil? Lot's of them had oil leaks at the pan. Small leaks that over 8k miles would lead to the car being low.

I've not heard of a common problem for the LS engines burning oil.

HDRDTD · 02-07-2012, 04:45 PM

Burning how much oil how often. It's all relative.

I've got close to 13K miles on my 2SS/RS M6 and haven't had any oil issues at all.

95birdible · 02-07-2012, 04:50 PM

They will not issue a recall. They haven't for the convertible top problems yet. The best we will get is a TSB and hush hush from them about any problem.

IndeedSS1 · 02-07-2012, 04:57 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=excess

MIKnam67 · 02-07-2012, 05:05 PM

I have a 2012 SS with 2400 miles and just checked yesterday. Dipstick at full mark.

PQ · 02-07-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=excess

Yup, I remember reading that.

SC2150 · 02-07-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sullivang

Hello, Its been a while since I have been on here but I wanted to see if I can get some feedback on this oil consumption issue with the 6.2. I have a really good reason for asking but I would like to get as much feedback as possible before I give out the troubling details.

Do you think that GM would issue a recall if a lot of the 6.2 engines are burning oil?

Never. The issue I see when tearing these down is the rings never properly seating since syn is used from the factory. We break all in with a good conventional. The second problem is they are driven easy during the breakin period....the motor needs to be driven hard & fast to seat the rings properly and then the break-in oil changed out for full syn after app 100 miles or less.

What do you think it would take for GM to rebuild or put in a new engine that is burning oil?
They may re-ring after a documented oil consumption test is completed...

Would a new Camaro thats burning oil pass a CA smog check?
The cats should burn most if not all the hydrocarbons so I expect yes, but am not 100% sure.

Where do you think the oil goes?
Is burned. Most due to the useage past the rings but a good amount through the PCV system. You may have a faulty baffel/orfice in the valley cover allowing excess oil drawn into the intake aircharge. A GOOD (not a poor functioning) oil separating catchcan will catch it before ingestion and save fuel & prolong engine life.

Below are pictures of what I am refering to:

and what this does to your pistons:

Your not alone, this is a problem with most newer cars & light trucks...not just GM.
Are there many people out there that the engines are burning oil?
Lots, but to variying degrees and plenty that dont use it.

Hope to hear from you guys soon

sullivang · 02-07-2012, 05:41 PM

Nice pictures! Is the engine from a Camaro? I heard that before about rings not seating. Would you consider "sticking rings" to be that same thing?
From the pictures, it looks like you may have been working on that engine?? Were the pistons replaced?

2001ragtop · 02-07-2012, 05:43 PM

CATCH CANS need to be FACTORY INSTALLED. when you change the oil just pour out the 1 quart of oil that ends up in the catch can and not on top of the pistons.

VTXrider · 02-07-2012, 05:50 PM

what sc2150 said

The LS1 burned oil, the LS2 burned oil, so does the LS3. This is mostly with manuals and mostly with drivers that don't rev match perfectly. A little oil escapes past the rings each time. That's the whole reason people put on catch cans.

RiCorvette · 02-07-2012, 05:58 PM

My CC has caught about 15oz in 2500 miles; I've gotta empty my CC every 500 miles. I think my problem is similar to IndeedSS1; leaking Valley Cover.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=excess

GM wants me to document oil consumption by removing the CC, putting the
OEM PCV tube back, get an oil change and come in every 1000 miles for a check up (at a Dealer)

RiCorvette · 02-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTXrider

what sc2150 said

The LS1 burned oil, the LS2 burned oil, so does the LS3. This is mostly with manuals and mostly with drivers that don't rev match perfectly. A little oil escapes past the rings each time. That's the whole reason people put on catch cans.

VTXrider?!?! No Way! Me too!
07 1300R

Not the only reason for CCs; Check out IndeedSS1 and my posts.
I'm glad I have one; 15 oz of oil in 2500 miles is a lot!!

02-07-2012, 04:36 PM	#1
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	6.2 SS OIL CONSUMPTION-PLEASE READ Hello, Its been a while since I have been on here but I wanted to see if I can get some feedback on this oil consumption issue with the 6.2. I have a really good reason for asking but I would like to get as much feedback as possible before I give out the troubling details. Do you think that GM would issue a recall if a lot of the 6.2 engines are burning oil? What do you think it would take for GM to rebuild or put in a new engine that is burning oil? Would a new Camaro thats burning oil pass a CA smog check? Where do you think the oil goes? Are there many people out there that the engines are burning oil? Hope to hear from you guys soon __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

02-07-2012, 04:41 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I've heard about it with the V6s but not the V8s. Are you sure it's 'Burning' oil? Lot's of them had oil leaks at the pan. Small leaks that over 8k miles would lead to the car being low. I've not heard of a common problem for the LS engines burning oil. __________________

02-07-2012, 04:50 PM	#5
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	They will not issue a recall. They haven't for the convertible top problems yet. The best we will get is a TSB and hush hush from them about any problem. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

02-07-2012, 04:57 PM	#6
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=excess __________________ She is only memory now.

02-07-2012, 05:41 PM	#10
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	Nice pictures! Is the engine from a Camaro? I heard that before about rings not seating. Would you consider "sticking rings" to be that same thing? From the pictures, it looks like you may have been working on that engine?? Were the pistons replaced? __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

02-07-2012, 04:38 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	try here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70

02-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	Burning how much oil how often. It's all relative. I've got close to 13K miles on my 2SS/RS M6 and haven't had any oil issues at all.

02-07-2012, 05:05 PM	#7
MIKnam67 MIC Drives: 2012 SSRS 6sp man Blk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 383	I have a 2012 SS with 2400 miles and just checked yesterday. Dipstick at full mark.

02-07-2012, 05:43 PM	#11
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	CATCH CANS need to be FACTORY INSTALLED. when you change the oil just pour out the 1 quart of oil that ends up in the catch can and not on top of the pistons.

02-07-2012, 05:50 PM	#12
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	what sc2150 said The LS1 burned oil, the LS2 burned oil, so does the LS3. This is mostly with manuals and mostly with drivers that don't rev match perfectly. A little oil escapes past the rings each time. That's the whole reason people put on catch cans. __________________

02-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#13
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	My CC has caught about 15oz in 2500 miles; I've gotta empty my CC every 500 miles. I think my problem is similar to IndeedSS1; leaking Valley Cover. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=excess GM wants me to document oil consumption by removing the CC, putting the OEM PCV tube back, get an oil change and come in every 1000 miles for a check up (at a Dealer)

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