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kjkjr27 · 10-26-2013, 12:07 PM

Well if what pgust said is happening to you you may now have too much oil in your car now and your dipstick could have just been reading the level low before you added 5.5 qts.

KMPrenger · 10-26-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bossbunny

Well that doesn't help me now bc I just added 5.5q because I had somewhere to be.

You REALLY need to drain the oil in you car and see how much comes out.

Not sure when your husband measured the oil level in your car, but if it was measured when the car was hot you could have gotten an incorrect reading because all of the oil was not yet drained back into the oil pan.

For that reason, these engines are a total pain in the ass, but ideal they should be measured when the car has been sitting and is cool. If that is what your husband did, well then maybe it really was that low, but if it was I'd think you'd have other serious problems by now.

I'm not trying to worry you, and maybe you caught it just in time and everything is fine, but don't continue to drive much at all without doing an oil change.

Sikoriko · 10-26-2013, 02:39 PM

I always try to check my oil level first thing in the morning

Nutbutt · 10-26-2013, 03:18 PM

Been there done that. Drain the oil, you should find that there is too much oil now. I now only check in the morning. I am going through on average 1.5 quarts every 5k miles.

kjkjr27 · 10-26-2013, 03:40 PM

My question is where does it even go? I never grasped that concept.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-26-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bossbunny

Well it happened to me. Went to leave for a trip yesterday and there was literally no oil in the car when my husband checked it and it ended up needing 5.5 quarts.

This concerns me because I have read about people having this problem and their engines blowing up.

What should I do at this point?

bossbunny,

Very sorry to hear about your oil concerns as I certainly understand the displeasure you're feeling. I realize you're seeking community opinions, and wanted to extend an offer of assistance if needed. Feel free to contact me privately and we can get the process involving an official diagnosis started.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Sikoriko · 10-28-2013, 08:46 AM

Well badge, bossbunny any updates? what did we find out????

Shift_Rejected · 10-28-2013, 09:14 AM

When I had my LLT it was eating Oil like crazy. I called dealer because I have aftermarket GM Major Guard warranty and they told me it's "normal" for these cars to eat a quart or more every 2000 miles... SMH

bossbunny · 10-28-2013, 10:26 AM

Sorry I have been out of state so I just got home where I can really look into it. Going to have an oil change this week (waiting for a day the hubby can go with) and going I see how much oil actually comes out). If it's more than what I added in then I will feel better. If it's only 5.5ish quarts then I'm going to get some tests run to see how healthy the engine is as well as take the GM Service Guy up on his talk offer. But I want to see what the oil change offers first. I will post back as soon as I know something.

TooCool5 · 10-28-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

If it were mine I'd have it towed to the dealership & let them check it. Better safe than sorry. Either too much or too little oil can be a problem. If you drive it I something bad happens and the dealership learns you were aware of a problem but drove it anyway they could question that and resist covering it. In light of the battle one member just had to wage just to get his covered under warranty, I'd play it safe. Even if you are out of warranty, play it safe with your baby. Keep us posted. This stuff really worries me.

^^This^^
Probably have an engine sludge problem where it is not draining back into the pan.

Sikoriko · 10-28-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bossbunny

Sorry I have been out of state so I just got home where I can really look into it. Going to have an oil change this week (waiting for a day the hubby can go with) and going I see how much oil actually comes out). If it's more than what I added in then I will feel better. If it's only 5.5ish quarts then I'm going to get some tests run to see how healthy the engine is as well as take the GM Service Guy up on his talk offer. But I want to see what the oil change offers first. I will post back as soon as I know something.

Si. Mrs Bunny to you.

redleader · 10-28-2013, 01:43 PM

... and the outcome? #not-looked-at-dates-above
... can Engine Sludge be 'moved' in the Upper Induction Cleaning process Stage 1? Where you add to the Fuel first and change the oil after 200 miles?

TooCool5 · 10-29-2013, 10:34 AM

This thread talks about worn valve guides and ring gaps.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=319431&page=5

Sikoriko · 11-02-2013, 02:30 PM

I hope no news is good news

10-26-2013, 12:07 PM	#15
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Well if what pgust said is happening to you you may now have too much oil in your car now and your dipstick could have just been reading the level low before you added 5.5 qts. __________________ Twitch Youtube

10-26-2013, 03:18 PM	#18
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Been there done that. Drain the oil, you should find that there is too much oil now. I now only check in the morning. I am going through on average 1.5 quarts every 5k miles. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

10-26-2013, 03:40 PM	#19
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	My question is where does it even go? I never grasped that concept. __________________ Twitch Youtube

10-28-2013, 01:43 PM	#26
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Vanishing oil ... and the outcome? #not-looked-at-dates-above ... can Engine Sludge be 'moved' in the Upper Induction Cleaning process Stage 1? Where you add to the Fuel first and change the oil after 200 miles?

10-29-2013, 10:34 AM	#27
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	This thread talks about worn valve guides and ring gaps. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=319431&page=5 __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

10-26-2013, 02:39 PM	#17
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I always try to check my oil level first thing in the morning

10-28-2013, 08:46 AM	#21
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Well badge, bossbunny any updates? what did we find out????

10-28-2013, 09:14 AM	#22
Shift_Rejected 2010 2SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS RS (L99) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wilmington, DelaWHERE Posts: 749	When I had my LLT it was eating Oil like crazy. I called dealer because I have aftermarket GM Major Guard warranty and they told me it's "normal" for these cars to eat a quart or more every 2000 miles... SMH

10-28-2013, 10:26 AM	#23
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	Sorry I have been out of state so I just got home where I can really look into it. Going to have an oil change this week (waiting for a day the hubby can go with) and going I see how much oil actually comes out). If it's more than what I added in then I will feel better. If it's only 5.5ish quarts then I'm going to get some tests run to see how healthy the engine is as well as take the GM Service Guy up on his talk offer. But I want to see what the oil change offers first. I will post back as soon as I know something.

11-02-2013, 02:30 PM	#28
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I hope no news is good news