What a Joke! GM and its latest recall.

[seca111]

I lost respect for GM when my brand new Chevy truck burned a quart of oil every 1500 miles.

I took it into the dealer for warranty to get that fixed and was told that according to the warranty 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles is within specifications


that was my third chevy truck in a row that I had.
it was also my last. I now have a 2007 Ford F150, 90,000 miles. I've never had a thing go wrong on it, and I've never had it low on oil.

 

[lilranch2001]

I have had 5 GMC or Chevy pick ups and I do not think I have added a quart in any of them between changes.
My last ford was a 77 F-250 4x4 351m. and it developed piston slap at 15 k.
Fords fix.... they split the repair costs with me, loved the truck, but havent purchased one since

 

[ray66v]

was told that according to the warranty 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles is within specifications

My parents had the same experience with the Northstar engine in a their Cadillac. They literally have to drive around with a case of oil on the ready, in the trunk. It is called self changing oil. The oil is never in the engine long enough to wear out.

In the mean time, the Nissan engine in my Villager, has yet to use a single drop of oil, in 180,000 miles

 

[FlaDon]

That is somewhat of an industry standard for all American light vehicles. Most will be able to double that figure with ease, but it depends on usage too.



Now it's getting a little deep!

I have an 8.1L from Chevy. It burns between 1 quart every 1000 to 1500 miles. The point of repair is 800 miles to the quart. It isn't a problem if you change oil when you should as the truck holds 7 qts in the pan. After 3K miles, you still have 4 qts left. Running straight 30wt will cut the consumption in atleast half.

 

[FlaDon]

My parents had the same experience with the Northstar engine in a their Cadillac. They literally have to drive around with a case of oil on the ready, in the trunk. It is called self changing oil. The oil is never in the engine long enough to wear out.

In the mean time, the Nissan engine in my Villager, has yet to use a single drop of oil, in 180,000 miles

That can be a bad sign too. There is always going to be burning of some oil and if the oil level stays level, then you have to have some kind of contamination from fuel or water.

 

[bp fick]

That can be a bad sign too. There is always going to be burning of some oil and if the oil level stays level, then you have to have some kind of contamination from fuel or water.

Really.

 

[mustangsallysdad]

That can be a bad sign too. There is always going to be burning of some oil and if the oil level stays level, then you have to have some kind of contamination from fuel or water.

Huh? Can you enlighten us that don't quite understand?

 

[Builder]

Huh? Can you enlighten us that don't quite understand?

Not to speak for FLADon, but in a diesel, it can be a problem. If diesel is washing down past the rings in an engine that is idled frequently, it winds-up down in the transfer case. It blends with the oil. The engine then has diluted oil, which ruins the cylinder walls, bearings etc. because the oil loses viscosity and lubricating quality.

Ever see the macho knuckleheads that let their trucks idle while they go into a convenience store or gas station? That's what can happen to those engines.

 

[Soundguy]

I lost respect for GM when my brand new Chevy truck burned a quart of oil every 1500 miles.

I took it into the dealer for warranty to get that fixed and was told that according to the warranty 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles is within specifications


that was my third chevy truck in a row that I had.
it was also my last. I now have a 2007 Ford F150, 90,000 miles. I've never had a thing go wrong on it, and I've never had it low on oil.

My 2000 gmc yukon will use between 1/2 and 1 quart of oil in about 3500m.. dealer said it was fine too.. told me to go to 10w30 oil instead of using the 5w20. and well.. yeah.. that DID stop oil consumption.. but? that's not really a fix in my mind. If it was a 70 year old tractor and I put heavier oil in it for an oil usage or pressure it's one thing.. but for a 'newer' vehicle that always gets maintained.. it's another story. ( and yes.. it did this since new.. )

None of my other vehicles use oil.. I got a couple 50-70 year old tracors that will drip a cup out in 6 months.. but none of them otherwise use oil.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

alot of times when diesel 'makes oil' it is an umbrella seal in a pump or something similar. and it usually shows up fast too... foamy breathers and all.. not good at all.

soundguy

Not to speak for FLADon, but in a diesel, it can be a problem. If diesel is washing down past the rings in an engine that is idled frequently, it winds-up down in the transfer case. It blends with the oil. The engine then has diluted oil, which ruins the cylinder walls, bearings etc. because the oil loses viscosity and lubricating quality.

Ever see the macho knuckleheads that let their trucks idle while they go into a convenience store or gas station? That's what can happen to those engines.