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7th Gen ('06-'07): Loosing oil

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Old 07-05-2013, 09:15 AM
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I seem to be using about a quart of oil every couple of months. I have check for leaks and have found nothing. I don't smell anything either. I was talking to a Mechanic that I know, and he seems to think that my valves need to be adjusted. and the seals may need to be replaced. Is this a common problem with a 2007 Monte SS V8? I drive about 500 miles a week, on the interstate.
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Old 07-05-2013, 09:23 AM
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How many miles on your 07 S.S. ?
Does you engine have any modifications ? If so, please post to help our expert member's help you ?

What type of oil are you using ? What weight ?
Yes, wore valve seals can increase oil consumption.

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Old 07-05-2013, 09:33 AM
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This is a common problem with the LS4 engines.
It's the DOD kicking it does cause slight burning of oil.
The best way to fix it is to tune out the DOD.
 
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I don't have a SS but I've hear/ been told that because of the DOD the motor will consume a small amount of oil.

Soo wait a minute... The DOD can be disabled or tuned out, if so my next car is going to be a newer SS
 
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Old 07-05-2013, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SpaceRider
How many miles on your 07 S.S. ?
Does you engine have any modifications ? If so, please post to help our expert member's help you ?

What type of oil are you using ? What weight ?
Yes, wore valve seals can increase oil consumption.

Look forward to your reply
The car has 86,000 miles on it, no modifications on the motor as of yet, but I have noticed on the last oil change at Goodyear, the oil they used was 5W 20, I will be putting 5W 30, When I start changing it myself
 
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i agree with the above. its the dod. ditch that garbage and you should be ok.
 
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