Oil Consumption (another one)

tmalaquin · 02-10-2020, 03:35 PM

Hey folks,

I was curious to get your thoughts on this:

After 5.5k miles and 20% of oil life left, my oil level was on low mark of dipstick. I use my 1LE as DD and occasional track days / HPDE.

I did one trackday with it about 3 months ago, I did not lose any oil during the trackday. I am using mobil 1 Ow40 ESP so theoretically I don't have to swap oil after each trackday.

I was planning to change it now but regardless this oil consumption scares me a bit, car has 22k miles and did not consume oil after break in.

Should I take it to the dealer for inspection or is 1 quart / 5.5 k miles of aggressive driving 'acceptable''

thanks!

Kmeleon · 02-10-2020, 04:55 PM

You'd be wasting your time taking it to a dealer, 5500 miles and 1 qt low is well within normal usage according to GM. I wouldn't really worry about that kind of usage, very low on the scale IMO. But considering you are driving the car hard and occasionally track it, I'd probably change the oil a bit more often.

NeverDie · 02-10-2020, 05:09 PM

If that was a VW/Audi, everyone would marvel at how low the consumption is.

Eldi Z · 02-10-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverDie

If that was a VW/Audi, everyone would marvel at how low the consumption is.

Depends which years and which engines. The 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI (E888 Gen.1 and Gen.2) had a rings issue, that had a simple solution and was taken care of by the dealerships under warranty in most cases.
E888 Gen. 3 from MY 2015 and up, usually do not have oil consumption issues anymore.

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-10-2020, 08:43 PM

1qt for 5500 miles of aggressive driving is actually amazing in a good way. You should be happy. Oil when it gets hot will vaporize a bit so there is almost no way to have zero oil usage.

Aragorn · 02-10-2020, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverDie

If that was a VW/Audi, everyone would marvel at how low the consumption is.

Or Voodoo...

AmazinglySmooth · 02-11-2020, 11:37 AM

These cars hold 10 quarts, so it isn't a huge percentage either.

Elite Engineering · 02-11-2020, 02:43 PM

Install one of our E2-X systems and after 1000 miles you should see consumption decrease as the rings free up again from the deposits.

Give it a try and see. Have had hundreds report a reduction or in some cases a cease in consumption.

tmalaquin · 02-11-2020, 08:48 PM

Thank you all for the advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmeleon

You'd be wasting your time taking it to a dealer, 5500 miles and 1 qt low is well within normal usage according to GM. I wouldn't really worry about that kind of usage, very low on the scale IMO. But considering you are driving the car hard and occasionally track it, I'd probably change the oil a bit more often.

I am relying on the life percentage on dashboard to change oil, it's supposed to account for your driving conditions , ie severe usage life would be shorter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

Install one of our E2-X systems and after 1000 miles you should see consumption decrease as the rings free up again from the deposits.

Give it a try and see. Have had hundreds report a reduction or in some cases a cease in consumption.

I heard about it but not sure I will pass emissions test with that thing, nor keep factory warranty

Cheers
T

2SS Capt · 02-11-2020, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmalaquin

Thank you all for the advice.

I am relying on the life percentage on dashboard to change oil, it's supposed to account for your driving conditions , ie severe usage life would be shorter.

I heard about it but not sure I will pass emissions test with that thing, nor keep factory warranty

Cheers
T

Why would it not pass emissions? The PCV system is still a closed system with a catch can...

NeverDie · 02-12-2020, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldi Z

Depends which years and which engines. The 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI (E888 Gen.1 and Gen.2) had a rings issue, that had a simple solution and was taken care of by the dealerships under warranty in most cases.
E888 Gen. 3 from MY 2015 and up, usually do not have oil consumption issues anymore.

That would be wrong due to the hugely flawed PCV.

And let's not forget, oh; everything before that. 2.8 LOL, factory oil burner.

Mountain · 02-12-2020, 11:36 AM

You live in Michigan? We have no emissions tests...

I highly, highly, highly doubt a dealer would void your warranty base on a properly installed catch can.

As far as your oil consumption, it sounds like you only saw consumption after doing track usage? I would just keep an eye on the oil level. I've not noticed a significant level of consumption with my car, even after track use, but your consumption is possible.

Wyzz Kydd · 02-12-2020, 12:18 PM

That seems a.bit high to me. My 1LE just rolled over 30,000 miles. I usually replace the oil at about 15-20% life. So far I've never had to add oil between changes, it always shows full. I don't track it, but I do have a pretty heavy foot.

Eldi Z · 02-12-2020, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

That seems a.bit high to me. My 1LE just rolled over 30,000 miles. I usually replace the oil at about 15-20% life. So far I've never had to add oil between changes, it always shows full. I don't track it, but I do have a pretty heavy foot.

...and how many miles do you usually cover between changes?

02-10-2020, 03:35 PM	#1
tmalaquin Drives: Blue ss 1le 18 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NoCal Posts: 67	Oil Consumption (another one) Hey folks, I was curious to get your thoughts on this: After 5.5k miles and 20% of oil life left, my oil level was on low mark of dipstick. I use my 1LE as DD and occasional track days / HPDE. I did one trackday with it about 3 months ago, I did not lose any oil during the trackday. I am using mobil 1 Ow40 ESP so theoretically I don't have to swap oil after each trackday. I was planning to change it now but regardless this oil consumption scares me a bit, car has 22k miles and did not consume oil after break in. Should I take it to the dealer for inspection or is 1 quart / 5.5 k miles of aggressive driving 'acceptable'' thanks!

02-10-2020, 08:43 PM	#5
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	1qt for 5500 miles of aggressive driving is actually amazing in a good way. You should be happy. Oil when it gets hot will vaporize a bit so there is almost no way to have zero oil usage. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-10-2020, 04:55 PM	#2
Kmeleon Drives: 2018 NFG 2SS 1LE! Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: PA Posts: 512	You'd be wasting your time taking it to a dealer, 5500 miles and 1 qt low is well within normal usage according to GM. I wouldn't really worry about that kind of usage, very low on the scale IMO. But considering you are driving the car hard and occasionally track it, I'd probably change the oil a bit more often.

02-10-2020, 05:09 PM	#3
NeverDie Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 429	If that was a VW/Audi, everyone would marvel at how low the consumption is.

02-11-2020, 11:37 AM	#7
AmazinglySmooth Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 101	These cars hold 10 quarts, so it isn't a huge percentage either.

02-11-2020, 02:43 PM	#8
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,381	Install one of our E2-X systems and after 1000 miles you should see consumption decrease as the rings free up again from the deposits. Give it a try and see. Have had hundreds report a reduction or in some cases a cease in consumption.

02-12-2020, 11:36 AM	#12
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	You live in Michigan? We have no emissions tests... I highly, highly, highly doubt a dealer would void your warranty base on a properly installed catch can. As far as your oil consumption, it sounds like you only saw consumption after doing track usage? I would just keep an eye on the oil level. I've not noticed a significant level of consumption with my car, even after track use, but your consumption is possible.

02-12-2020, 12:18 PM	#13
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	That seems a.bit high to me. My 1LE just rolled over 30,000 miles. I usually replace the oil at about 15-20% life. So far I've never had to add oil between changes, it always shows full. I don't track it, but I do have a pretty heavy foot.

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