Placement of the oil feed is plain stupid

MAGAUSA · 05-29-2017, 06:58 PM

45 degree angle several inches below all surrounding crap is a feat of engineering. Bravo GM. Great job! Now I have to use a funnel to top off an engine that slightly burns oil. Study competitors and learn. Wtf?

EV2DEMON · 05-29-2017, 07:15 PM

I'm confused. You're upset because adding oil requires a funnel?

MAGAUSA · 05-29-2017, 07:20 PM

Yes

glenB · 05-29-2017, 07:22 PM

Wouldn't it be better to complain about oil consumption

MAGAUSA · 05-29-2017, 07:26 PM

I'm used to that. At least let one top things off without having to find a filter and the cleanup that entails. Sorry if it sounds petty but it's not necessary to require a filter to top off engine oil- except here. And other places in not aware of.

MAGAUSA · 05-29-2017, 10:14 PM

Just topped off the oil. Tried to fashion up a funnel since this hasn't been a requirement in almost 2 decades for me across multiple manufacturers. What a frigging mess. This is classic. Finally America builds a car worthy of a damn yet they can't pay attention to details like their competition.

I know this appears as bitching to some. I'll take the flames but today's engines likely need top offs due to many factors - not the least of which the oil change intervals. Sorry to not be a total fanboy, but GM sucks in many ways. It's the details that matter and they still have yet to figure this out.

Richkidd87 · 05-29-2017, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGAUSA

I'm used to that. At least let one top things off without having to find a filter and the cleanup that entails. Sorry if it sounds petty but it's not necessary to require a filter to top off engine oil- except here. And other places in not aware of.

Super Petty

MAGAUSA · 05-30-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Richkidd87

Super Petty

GP86 · 05-30-2017, 08:26 AM

Maybe you can do a Kickstarter campaign and members of the C6 forum will chip in to get you a funnel?

On a serious note, did you follow the engine break-in procedure outlined in the manual? I did (after speaking personally to Al Oppenheiser who strongly advised it) and I have had zero issues with oil consumption. By that I mean my catch can barely has any oil in it, and my oil stays full up until my computer shows 5-10% oil life left and I do an oil change. I am using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, but I cannot imagine this has an impact on consumption.

Michigan1LTRS · 05-30-2017, 09:02 AM

Is this for real, or maybe an experiment on human behavior.

Dubchitts · 05-30-2017, 09:44 AM

Ender????

TJay74 · 05-30-2017, 09:58 AM

huh, I just changed my oil a couple of weeks ago. Stuck a funnel into the valve cover and put oil in the car with no issue. What seems to be the problem Willis?

MAGAUSA · 05-30-2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP86

Maybe you can do a Kickstarter campaign and members of the C6 forum will chip in to get you a funnel?

On a serious note, did you follow the engine break-in procedure outlined in the manual? I did (after speaking personally to Al Oppenheiser who strongly advised it) and I have had zero issues with oil consumption. By that I mean my catch can barely has any oil in it, and my oil stays full up until my computer shows 5-10% oil life left and I do an oil change. I am using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, but I cannot imagine this has an impact on consumption.

Yes I followed it. It has dropped slightly to the bottom of the stick. It probably didn't need any but I added a little.

I guess I'll go get a damn funnel.

stars_fan · 05-30-2017, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP86

Maybe you can do a Kickstarter campaign and members of the C6 forum will chip in to get you a funnel?

On a serious note, did you follow the engine break-in procedure outlined in the manual? I did (after speaking personally to Al Oppenheiser who strongly advised it) and I have had zero issues with oil consumption. By that I mean my catch can barely has any oil in it, and my oil stays full up until my computer shows 5-10% oil life left and I do an oil change. I am using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, but I cannot imagine this has an impact on consumption.

Why would the Corvette guys buy him a funnel?

05-29-2017, 06:58 PM	#1
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	Placement of the oil feed is plain stupid 45 degree angle several inches below all surrounding crap is a feat of engineering. Bravo GM. Great job! Now I have to use a funnel to top off an engine that slightly burns oil. Study competitors and learn. Wtf?

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05-29-2017, 07:15 PM	#2
EV2DEMON Drives: 2004 Z06, 2017 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 57	I'm confused. You're upset because adding oil requires a funnel?

05-29-2017, 07:20 PM	#3
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	Yes

05-29-2017, 07:22 PM	#4
glenB Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 721	Wouldn't it be better to complain about oil consumption

05-29-2017, 07:26 PM	#5
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	I'm used to that. At least let one top things off without having to find a filter and the cleanup that entails. Sorry if it sounds petty but it's not necessary to require a filter to top off engine oil- except here. And other places in not aware of.

05-29-2017, 10:14 PM	#6
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	Just topped off the oil. Tried to fashion up a funnel since this hasn't been a requirement in almost 2 decades for me across multiple manufacturers. What a frigging mess. This is classic. Finally America builds a car worthy of a damn yet they can't pay attention to details like their competition. I know this appears as bitching to some. I'll take the flames but today's engines likely need top offs due to many factors - not the least of which the oil change intervals. Sorry to not be a total fanboy, but GM sucks in many ways. It's the details that matter and they still have yet to figure this out.

05-30-2017, 09:58 AM	#12
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	huh, I just changed my oil a couple of weeks ago. Stuck a funnel into the valve cover and put oil in the car with no issue. What seems to be the problem Willis?

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