2002 ZL1

[SMGCO]

Mike I envy you. What an awsome camaro ! I started to enter into a deal to buy a Phase III but didn't want to over extend myself. I have a z and a copo. Maybe I'll be able to buy one in the future.
What's the deal on the oil consumption ?
Regards, Steve

[Chevy454]

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What's the deal on the oil consumption ?

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In defense of Mike's ZL-1, I'd probably say the rings are still seating. So, you can look for an improvement on that MPG figure!

But, as unfortunate as it may be, oil consumption seems to be a trend on a few of the new Chevrolets these days. Not necessarily all cars of a certain model, but here and there...I don't know if it was quality control issues, or just coincidence. Anyone else heard of any "oil burners"...(no, not diesels!)?

[Charles]

Hello Rob: Chevy has had a number of problems with excessive oil comsumption. The 2001 LS6 engine created many complaints. What made it difficult to figure out was that some Corvettes were fine and others were using too much oil. They actually bought some cars back from the dealers that were using too much oil. When they tested the cars they could not duplicate the oil comsumption problems. To better understand the situation they got detailed reports from the owners on HOW they drove their Corvettes. Only then was it determined that some owners liked to drive the cars hard at high sustained revs in town and NEVER shift out of first gear. It was thought that this put an unusual load on the engine and caused the rings to flutter resulting in excessive oil consumption! The LS6 for 2002 has a new ring design that has proven to be more effective in this regard. Still a difficult situation for some '01 owners who don't want the local dealer opening up the engine on their $50,000 dollar Corvette!
Charles

[Chevy454]

Good info, Charles. It seems I've heard more about oil consumption problems on the 8100 also...and the usual "gas consumption" problem that comes with a big block!