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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 16:03:42 GMT -5
noticed today i was 2 quarts low on oil i don't get it brand new motor 2500 miles on oil think thats normal maybe still breaking in no leaks no smoke of any kind what do you think
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Post by stan65cutlass on Mar 17, 2013 17:11:55 GMT -5
couldve used it on break in, did you use break in oil?
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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 18:02:00 GMT -5
yes for the few miles can't remember but i did use break in oil
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Post by rickman on Mar 17, 2013 19:13:41 GMT -5
Time to change it, and cut open the filter for any evidense of problems!
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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 19:31:02 GMT -5
sounds like a good place to start
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2013 17:48:45 GMT -5
Those side ways drillers in North Dakota found your oil stock.
Fracking guys
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Post by Xtremejr on Mar 25, 2013 19:22:41 GMT -5
I have the same problem you do, only my vehicle is a 2009 1/2 ton crew cab z71 5.3ltr. Chevrolet dealers say its common for a vehicle to go through 1Qt of oil per 1000miles. It all has to do with the 4cyl to 8cyl flex fuel change. Back to your question, were the rings changed and if so im just guessing that they do take time to seat themselfs in their new home. no smoke kinda puzzles me. Did you rebuild motor or have a performance shop do it? I wouldnt worry with only 2500mi. I agree with rickman check the filter and change oil again. Do you get any blue puffs upon startup?
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Post by BR[] on Mar 25, 2013 19:42:33 GMT -5
On the 2009. most likely your rings are sticking in and passing the oil, but the catalytic converter keeps it from smoking... I had this problem on a Caddy. Gm said it was a maintenance item since they sent out a "MEMO" Tried an 8 hour chemical flush for $700 that didn't work and the warranty tried to get out of it since there was a service memo outlining the issue. I fought it and they had to rebuild the engine. I hope that's not your problem.......
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Post by jims442 on Mar 25, 2013 22:16:34 GMT -5
i had the engine rebuilt at nice shop i've known for many years i haven't told him about it yet i changed the oil didn't find nothing in filter i'm going to assume it's just breaking in if it happens again then i'll talk to him i'll keep you posted on what happens
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Post by 442scotty on Mar 26, 2013 19:33:16 GMT -5
Similar problem with my 455. Cant see anything but Im using oil pretty good after 2000 miles on a rebuild. Have been for a while...1 or 2 qts every 500 miles or so. Plugs look fine and no smoke. Moved up to 15w40 in the fall and might go to 50 weight. A slight drop on the bottom of the filter everytime I park the car but doesnt seem to be dripping at idle and no stains on the driveway. Bad exhaust valve seal?
What weight oil are you using and how are your plugs?
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Post by jims442 on Mar 26, 2013 20:03:48 GMT -5
talked with don the guy who rebuilt my motor today he's been on vacation anyways very good machinist known for many decades first off chewed my ass for not checking oil at every fill up also says i should be using a 20-50 oil not a 10-30 after break in oil older motors have larger tolerances then new ones he knows more about that stuff than me i'm just a poor old tile setter if you what to know anything about setting tile ask me i've been practicing my trade in the union for 37 years not saying i'm any good at it anyways i'll try the 20-50 and keep you posted
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2013 19:01:00 GMT -5
I run 20-50 in my cars 1991 and older. 10-30 in my new 2005+ cars.
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Post by jims442 on Mar 30, 2013 14:00:35 GMT -5
well i guess don & alan were right i'm running 20-50 don't know if oil is missing yet but seems to sound tighter
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