 |
|
|
|
Next: Injector fuel line
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:36 am
Post subject: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem
Archived from groups: alt>autos>4x4>chevy-trucks (more info?)
|
|
|
Hi all,
Okay hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
My oil level light has come on three times. It has 49K miles and I'm
changing the oil with mobile one synth (have since I bought the truck
new) every 5K miles. Yesterday it came on again and I'm about 4800
miles into this oil cycle.
So for the past three oil change cycles (15K miles) the oil level
light has come on and the level is about 1 - 1.5 quarts low. No
symptoms of burning and no piston slap that seems to be mentioned
often here.
I can't believe that this is "normal consumption" but I can't figure
this one out.
My typical work week has me driving only 13 miles to/from work and I
get some decent highway miles on most weekends. I really don't do any
4 wheeling and the truck is just a "commuter vehicle" meaning that I
don't haul anyting much at all.
I searched for TSBs but found nothing. Can you guys please point me
in some direction so that I can solve this oil mystery?
Thanks,
Djay |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 5
|
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:50 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 9, 11:36 am, wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Okay hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
>
> My oil level light has come on three times. It has 49K miles and I'm
> changing the oil with mobile one synth (have since I bought the truck
> new) every 5K miles. Yesterday it came on again and I'm about 4800
> miles into this oil cycle.
>
> So for the past three oil change cycles (15K miles) the oil level
> light has come on and the level is about 1 - 1.5 quarts low. No
> symptoms of burning and no piston slap that seems to be mentioned
> often here.
>
> I can't believe that this is "normal consumption" but I can't figure
> this one out.
>
> My typical work week has me driving only 13 miles to/from work and I
> get some decent highway miles on most weekends. I really don't do any
> 4 wheeling and the truck is just a "commuter vehicle" meaning that I
> don't haul anyting much at all.
>
> I searched for TSBs but found nothing. Can you guys please point me
> in some direction so that I can solve this oil mystery?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Djay
When you are changing the oil and installing the new filter are you
priming the new filter before installing it, or are you installing it
dry? If you are installing it dry, that right there will take almost
a quart of oil, which would explain (at least part of) your problem. |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 5
|
(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:40 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 9, 5:05 pm, SnoMan wrote:
> On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:55:25 -0700, Marsh Monster
>
> wrote:
> >Check your oil......EVERY day before starting out........
>
> >Check your oil......EVERY day when getting home.........
>
> >Check your oil consumption....EVERY day.
>
> This is a bit much for low mileage car. Maybe every tank of fuel or so
> but oil usage is not abnormal based on what he stated. Some engines
> tend to use more SYN oil than regular oil too.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and just goes to prove
again why your advice is dangerous and stupid.
I have 200k on mine 99 Z71 and would you care to guess what my oil
consumption is between changes? No, I'll tell you, it is none, not
readable, not noticable on the stick and I use nothing but SYN oil.
So how is this "normal" for the O.P?
To the O.P you either are installing the new filter dry which explains
it, or as Marsh stated, you have a leak or are not getting it filled
properly fromthe get go. >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 20, 2005
Posts: 1696
|
(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:55:25 -0700, Marsh Monster
wrote:
>Check your oil......EVERY day before starting out........
>
>Check your oil......EVERY day when getting home.........
>
>Check your oil consumption....EVERY day.
This is a bit much for low mileage car. Maybe every tank of fuel or so
but oil usage is not abnormal based on what he stated. Some engines
tend to use more SYN oil than regular oil too.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 20, 2005
Posts: 1696
|
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:27 pm
Post subject: Re: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:40:47 -0700, wrote:
>To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
>anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and ju
Yes you are indeed full of it as usual Actual I like to se a engine
use a qusrt of oil at least every 3 or 4 K because it means the the
upper rings are likley being lubed a bit better. Sure some engine use
no oil but it is a not very coomon today in newer hot running engine
and you would know this too if you were not a troll. Engine that use
just a bit of oil tend to run a very longe time. I have one that is 18
years old and with 180K plus miles now and it use about a quart every
3500 to 4000 miles and it has been doing that for about 15 years with
no real change. The GM oil consumption limit for warranty claims is a
LOT higher than a quart every 3K.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 5
|
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:55 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 9, 6:27 pm, SnoMan wrote:
> On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:40:47 -0700, wrote:
> >To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
> >anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and ju
>
> Yes you are indeed full of it as usual Actual I like to se a engine
> use a qusrt of oil at least every 3 or 4 K because it means the the
> upper rings are likley being lubed a bit better. Sure some engine use
> no oil but it is a not very coomon today in newer hot running engine
> and you would know this too if you were not a troll. Engine that use
> just a bit of oil tend to run a very longe time. I have one that is 18
> years old and with 180K plus miles now and it use about a quart every
> 3500 to 4000 miles and it has been doing that for about 15 years with
> no real change. The GM oil consumption limit for warranty claims is a
> LOT higher than a quart every 3K.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
I am full of it as usual? Would you care to show/explain at what
point in this thread I am full of it?
Who cares what you like to see? Just because you like to see
something, does not make it correct or normal. Actually you are wrong
(again) though newer engines rev higher and run hotter, they also have
MUCH thigher tolerances when assembled. Because of the higher
tolerances, and the other issues I mentioned above, some newer engines
come with and can (should) only use syn based oils and they do not
"burn" oil like you claim. >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 27, 2005
Posts: 507
|
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:55 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
wrote in message
> On Sep 9, 6:27 pm, SnoMan wrote:
> > On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:40:47 -0700, wrote:
> > >To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
> > >anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and ju
> >
> > Yes you are indeed full of it as usual Actual I like to se a engine
> > use a qusrt of oil at least every 3 or 4 K because it means the the
> > upper rings are likley being lubed a bit better. Sure some engine use
> > no oil but it is a not very coomon today in newer hot running engine
> > and you would know this too if you were not a troll. Engine that use
> > just a bit of oil tend to run a very longe time. I have one that is 18
> > years old and with 180K plus miles now and it use about a quart every
> > 3500 to 4000 miles and it has been doing that for about 15 years with
> > no real change. The GM oil consumption limit for warranty claims is a
> > LOT higher than a quart every 3K.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
>
> I am full of it as usual? Would you care to show/explain at what
> point in this thread I am full of it?
> Who cares what you like to see? Just because you like to see
> something, does not make it correct or normal. Actually you are wrong
> (again) though newer engines rev higher and run hotter, they also have
> MUCH thigher tolerances when assembled. Because of the higher
> tolerances, and the other issues I mentioned above, some newer engines
> come with and can (should) only use syn based oils and they do not
> "burn" oil like you claim.
>
Someone should start worrying about the Zinc being taken out of our oils.
Al >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Oct 20, 2007
Posts: 57
|
(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:48 am
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:27:05 -0400, SnoMan wrote:
>On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:40:47 -0700, wrote:
>
>>To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
>>anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and ju
>
>
>Yes you are indeed full of it as usual Actual I like to se a engine
>use a qusrt of oil at least every 3 or 4 K because it means the the
>upper rings are likley being lubed a bit better. Sure some engine use
>no oil but it is a not very coomon today in newer hot running engine
>and you would know this too if you were not a troll. Engine that use
>just a bit of oil tend to run a very longe time. I have one that is 18
>years old and with 180K plus miles now and it use about a quart every
>3500 to 4000 miles and it has been doing that for about 15 years with
>no real change. The GM oil consumption limit for warranty claims is a
>LOT higher than a quart every 3K.
>-----------------
>TheSnoMan.com
GM starts fixin' 'em at a quart in a thousand.
I've got 2 Jeep Wranglers, both with over 250,000 miles on 'em. The 4
cyl uses less than 1/2 quart in 5k and the 6 cyl used just about a
quart in 5k.
--
Old Crow "Yol Bolson!"
'82 FLTC-P "Miss Pearl"
'95 YJ Rio Grande
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:24 am
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 9, 5:40 pm, wrote:
> On Sep 9, 5:05 pm, SnoMan wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:55:25 -0700, Marsh Monster
>
> > wrote:
> > >Check your oil......EVERY day before starting out........
>
> > >Check your oil......EVERY day when getting home.........
>
> > >Check your oil consumption....EVERY day.
>
> > This is a bit much for low mileage car. Maybe every tank of fuel or so
> > but oil usage is not abnormal based on what he stated. Some engines
> > tend to use more SYN oil than regular oil too.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
>
> To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
> anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and just goes to prove
> again why your advice is dangerous and stupid.
> I have 200k on mine 99 Z71 and would you care to guess what my oil
> consumption is between changes? No, I'll tell you, it is none, not
> readable, not noticable on the stick and I use nothing but SYN oil.
> So how is this "normal" for the O.P?
> To the O.P you either are installing the new filter dry which explains
> it, or as Marsh stated, you have a leak or are not getting it filled
> properly fromthe get go.
Oil change consists of priming the filter and then adding until I'm at
the top of the dip stick.
So it must be a leak... I just don't see ANYTHING under the truck and
I park in the same spot every day.
CRAP!
Djay >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jun 04, 2007
Posts: 188
|
(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:07 am
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 10, 9:24 am, wrote:
> On Sep 9, 5:40 pm, wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Sep 9, 5:05 pm, SnoMan wrote:
>
> > > On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:55:25 -0700, Marsh Monster
>
> > > wrote:
> > > >Check your oil......EVERY day before starting out........
>
> > > >Check your oil......EVERY day when getting home.........
>
> > > >Check your oil consumption....EVERY day.
>
> > > This is a bit much for low mileage car. Maybe every tank of fuel or so
> > > but oil usage is not abnormal based on what he stated. Some engines
> > > tend to use more SYN oil than regular oil too.
> > > -----------------
> > > TheSnoMan.com
>
> > To say that "using" a quart to a quart/half regardless of oil type is
> > anything other than "abnormal" is pure bullshit and just goes to prove
> > again why your advice is dangerous and stupid.
> > I have 200k on mine 99 Z71 and would you care to guess what my oil
> > consumption is between changes? No, I'll tell you, it is none, not
> > readable, not noticable on the stick and I use nothing but SYN oil.
> > So how is this "normal" for the O.P?
> > To the O.P you either are installing the new filter dry which explains
> > it, or as Marsh stated, you have a leak or are not getting it filled
> > properly fromthe get go.
>
> Oil change consists of priming the filter and then adding until I'm at
> the top of the dip stick.
>
> So it must be a leak... I just don't see ANYTHING under the truck and
> I park in the same spot every day.
>
> CRAP!
>
> Djay- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When you prime the filter, how much oil are you getting into it? I
ask because if you only pour some into it than screw it on, you are
not getting is full and this still could be your problem. When I
prime mine, I normally have to start priming it when I start the oil
change because it will soak up the first fill up or two before you get
to a point where it will just fill and not be absorbed into the filter
element. >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 10, 2007
Posts: 2
|
(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:10 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
Do you pull the dipstick and check the oil level every week or ten days? If
not, you should.
--
..
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/
..
wrote in message
: Hi all,
:
:
: Okay hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
:
: My oil level light has come on three times. It has 49K miles and I'm
: changing the oil with mobile one synth (have since I bought the truck
: new) every 5K miles. Yesterday it came on again and I'm about 4800
: miles into this oil cycle.
:
: So for the past three oil change cycles (15K miles) the oil level
: light has come on and the level is about 1 - 1.5 quarts low. No
: symptoms of burning and no piston slap that seems to be mentioned
: often here.
:
: I can't believe that this is "normal consumption" but I can't figure
: this one out.
:
: My typical work week has me driving only 13 miles to/from work and I
: get some decent highway miles on most weekends. I really don't do any
: 4 wheeling and the truck is just a "commuter vehicle" meaning that I
: don't haul anyting much at all.
:
: I searched for TSBs but found nothing. Can you guys please point me
: in some direction so that I can solve this oil mystery?
:
: Thanks,
:
: Djay
: >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:00 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 11, 2:32 am, Marsh Monster wrote:
> On Sep 10, 11:24?am, wrote:
>
> >Oilchange consists of priming the filter and then adding until I'm at
> > the top of the dip stick.
>
> > So it must be a leak... I just don't see ANYTHING under the truck and
> > I park in the same spot every day.
>
> > CRAP!
>
> > Djay- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> ========
> ========
>
> You don't see "ANYTHING" under the truck.....????
>
> Nothing.....no dampness.....no signs of ANY wetness....oil.......nowhere?? Nothing where it "could" be blowing
> back down under the truck?
>
> curious....veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrry....curious.
>
> There is only ONE place it could be going if that's the case,
> and that's through the exhaust system via the combustion
> chamber.
>
> Pull a couple of spark plugs and take a look at them...
> Take a gander at the throttle body intake......
> see if one of those hasoilbuildup.
>
> and for future posting info........
> ALWAYS....list the mileage of the vehicle....
>
> ???
> (hint,hint)
>
> ~:~
> MarshMonster
> ~sips his crownroya......drops ina mushroom.........
> mmmm.....good stuff~
> ~
thanks I'll do that and...
you should ALWAYS look at the top post to see that the OP posted the
mileage  >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 09, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:51 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 14, 9:31 pm, Marsh Monster wrote:
> On Sep 12, 6:00?pm, wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Sep 11, 2:32 am, Marsh Monster wrote:
>
> > > On Sep 10, 11:24?am, wrote:
>
> > > >Oilchange consists of priming the filter and then adding until I'm at
> > > > the top of the dip stick.
>
> > > > So it must be a leak... I just don't see ANYTHING under the truck and
> > > > I park in the same spot every day.
>
> > > > CRAP!
>
> > > > Djay- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > > ========
> > > ========
>
> > > You don't see "ANYTHING" under the truck.....????
>
> > > Nothing.....no dampness.....no signs of ANY wetness....oil.......nowhere?? Nothing where it "could" be blowing
> > > back down under the truck?
>
> > > curious....veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrry....curious.
>
> > > There is only ONE place it could be going if that's the case,
> > > and that's through the exhaust system via the combustion
> > > chamber.
>
> > > Pull a couple of spark plugs and take a look at them...
> > > Take a gander at the throttle body intake......
> > > see if one of those hasoilbuildup.
>
> > > and for future posting info........
> > > ALWAYS....list the mileage of the vehicle....
>
> > > ???
> > > (hint,hint)
>
> > > ~:~
> > > MarshMonster
> > > ~sips his crownroya......drops ina mushroom.........
> > > mmmm.....good stuff~
> > > ~
>
> > thanks I'll do that and...
>
> > you should ALWAYS look at the top post to see that the OP posted the
> > mileage - Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> ===========
> ===========
>
> That is the nicest "yer an idiot" that i've had in
> quite some time..........
>
> ty...
>
> and......srry.....(oops)
>
> );
>
> ~:~
> marsh
> ~takes a toke.........and worries bout grow'n season.....
> and never mind the small stuff~
> ~:~- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hate gettin "slammed" myself! >> Stay informed about: 02 Z71 1500 4X4 oil problem |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | Mileage.... 08 1500 - Anybody got a reasonable set of mileage numbers on the 08 1500 Ext Cab w/ 5.3L work truck? -- Sincerly, The guy who makes the final decision on who we do business with. Bob La Londe The Security Consultant Bob La Londe - Owner P.O. Box 5720 Yuma, Az...
Help with 84' Chevy 1500 Trannie - I have a 1984 Chevy 4WD, 1500. Auto transmission. I've never had any problems with the truck except for normal maintenance. When I pulled from the house today the transmission when it started to shift felt like it was slipping. After about 4 miles when....
1984 Chevy 1500 Transmission help. - I have a 1984 Chevy 4WD, 1500. Auto transmission. I've never had any problems with the truck except for normal maintenance. When I pulled from the house today the transmission when it started to shift felt like it was slipping. After about 4 miles when....
1st Driving Review '08 1500 4wd - Well, I've got about 700 miles on it, and over all its a pretty darn nice truck, towing AND trailering package not including a trailer receptacle not withstanding. Drives like a dream. Flip it to 4 high on a dirt road and it handles the curves almost..
1995 350 ecm (?) problem - I have a 1995 chevy 350 engine that WAS giving me about 17mpg. Suddenly, it drops to 10 mpg. I do the usual (plugs, wires, dist & cap, injector cleaner, o2 sensor, etc), with NO change. There is NO code stored in the ecm, no check engine lite. I g... |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
