mattzzusa
9/12/2006 6:14:12 PM
interested in buying a c5 i have heard some years have an oil usage problem what is the year cut off for these models whit this problem thanks for the help
C3 Starship
9/12/2006 6:18:09 PM
Wecome to CF. I can't help with this one, but hang tight, we've got some real smart guys here.
TopSpeed
9/12/2006 6:48:22 PM
Welcome to the forums! I personally haven't heard of this before, but one of our fearless members who knows somethin' about all this will pipe in here shortly for you.
Lee Willis
9/12/2006 7:21:22 PM
As a rule LS engines do not use or leak oil unless something is really wrong. If you find an engine that is burning oil I would stay away from it unless you get about $3500-$4000 discount (you can replace the short block for that).
But no, I don't where you heard this byt they really aren't very prone to burning oil. Some early 97 and 98 LS1 had rings that suffered a slight oil loss, but we're talking nothing to worry about.
corvette king
9/12/2006 8:02:09 PM
welcome to the forum
if you find any car or truck burning oil stay away from it...the only way to fix a worn or beat motor is a rebuild wich could run into a lot of money....any thing that smokes is no smoking deal
