LJ Hawkeye
Member
This issue may have been posted previously, and if so I apologize. I have searched through the different threads, and haven't found a specific answer to my question.
My vette is an '01 coupe with 39,200 miles. Almost since I got it (ordered it from the factory) in November, '00, I thought it was using oil - roughly 1 qt. every 1,500 to 2,000 miles. I didn't get concerned, since I just assumed that was typical for that model (my previous vette was an '87). I mentioned it several times to my dealer's service department, but was always told that was normal. At 27,320, the dealer did an oil change and began an oil consumption test. I monitored the consumption, with the following results:
28,332 - 1 qt
29,373 - 1 qt
30,598 - 1 qt
31,371 - 2 qts
Each time I added oil, I spoke with my service technician and was told that the consumption was "normal".
Since then, I have continued to monitor the consumption, but haven't kept track. At 37,366, I reported to the dealer that in the last 1,700 miles, I had added 4 qts of oil. They then suggested another oil consumption test. I changed the oil at 37,652. Following is the usage since the oil change:
38,459 - 1 qt
38,865 - 2 qts
39,200 - Low Oil Level light came on yesterday, although the dip stick showed full at the time (engine hot) and now shows 1 qt low (engine cold).
Since my dealer's service department doesn't seem to be too concerned (when I mentioned my concern the last time, their response was, "Well, you have plenty of time left on your extended warranty, so don't worry about it."), I decided to get some outside advice.
I guess what I'm looking for right now is to get opinions as to if this consumption is in fact "normal", or could there be some other reason? I have never seen any sign of oil leaks on the garage floor. I would like to "build a case" before I go back to the dealer again.
Thanks for any and all assistance.
LJ Hawkeye
My vette is an '01 coupe with 39,200 miles. Almost since I got it (ordered it from the factory) in November, '00, I thought it was using oil - roughly 1 qt. every 1,500 to 2,000 miles. I didn't get concerned, since I just assumed that was typical for that model (my previous vette was an '87). I mentioned it several times to my dealer's service department, but was always told that was normal. At 27,320, the dealer did an oil change and began an oil consumption test. I monitored the consumption, with the following results:
28,332 - 1 qt
29,373 - 1 qt
30,598 - 1 qt
31,371 - 2 qts
Each time I added oil, I spoke with my service technician and was told that the consumption was "normal".
Since then, I have continued to monitor the consumption, but haven't kept track. At 37,366, I reported to the dealer that in the last 1,700 miles, I had added 4 qts of oil. They then suggested another oil consumption test. I changed the oil at 37,652. Following is the usage since the oil change:
38,459 - 1 qt
38,865 - 2 qts
39,200 - Low Oil Level light came on yesterday, although the dip stick showed full at the time (engine hot) and now shows 1 qt low (engine cold).
Since my dealer's service department doesn't seem to be too concerned (when I mentioned my concern the last time, their response was, "Well, you have plenty of time left on your extended warranty, so don't worry about it."), I decided to get some outside advice.
I guess what I'm looking for right now is to get opinions as to if this consumption is in fact "normal", or could there be some other reason? I have never seen any sign of oil leaks on the garage floor. I would like to "build a case" before I go back to the dealer again.
Thanks for any and all assistance.
LJ Hawkeye
