Oil in intake manifold? Covered?
09-22-2011, 09:01 PM
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Oil in intake manifold? Covered?
I recently purchased a used 2008 Corvette and now, after a few months now its given me a check engine light tonight. I did remote diagnosis via Onstar and they said their is a lean fuel/air mixture likely caused by oil in the intake manifold.
Ive done a bit of searching, and most of what Ive found has to do with "catch cans" as a means of preventing this. I'll look into in it for the future. I dont drive the car hard (...much
) so I am not sure if thats a good solution. I understand its not a big issue if fixed promptly.
But thing is, I am VERY strapped for time for the next week atleast, then i leave for a month. Which means taking to a dealer. Im none to fond my local dealer, Service dept seems okay, but their new car prices are outrageous and some very pushy salespeople.
I purchased through Carmax.
But how much am I looking at for a quick fix? Is this something that would be covered in powertrain warranty? (B2B expired). Remodeling some rooms this week and want to know if this something i can take care of now, or should just roll the car into storage and deal with next time, when I have more time?
PS - Also my tire pressure warning keeps coming on despite adequately filled tires
Ive done a bit of searching, and most of what Ive found has to do with "catch cans" as a means of preventing this. I'll look into in it for the future. I dont drive the car hard (...much
) so I am not sure if thats a good solution. I understand its not a big issue if fixed promptly.But thing is, I am VERY strapped for time for the next week atleast, then i leave for a month. Which means taking to a dealer. Im none to fond my local dealer, Service dept seems okay, but their new car prices are outrageous and some very pushy salespeople.
I purchased through Carmax.
But how much am I looking at for a quick fix? Is this something that would be covered in powertrain warranty? (B2B expired). Remodeling some rooms this week and want to know if this something i can take care of now, or should just roll the car into storage and deal with next time, when I have more time?
PS - Also my tire pressure warning keeps coming on despite adequately filled tires
09-22-2011, 09:31 PM
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probably get better response in the tech/performance section, but.....
I'm not sure how the Onstar people could have any clue what is causing the lean mixture code. I've never heard of oil in the intake causing that problem, either. Usually that would be caused by an un-metered air leak (vacuum leak) or a problem with the mass air flow sensor.
Is the car modified at all? An aftermarket air intake can mess with the fuel trims.
I'm not sure how the Onstar people could have any clue what is causing the lean mixture code. I've never heard of oil in the intake causing that problem, either. Usually that would be caused by an un-metered air leak (vacuum leak) or a problem with the mass air flow sensor.
Is the car modified at all? An aftermarket air intake can mess with the fuel trims.
09-22-2011, 09:39 PM
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I recently purchased a used 2008 Corvette and now, after a few months now its given me a check engine light tonight. I did remote diagnosis via Onstar and they said their is a lean fuel/air mixture likely caused by oil in the intake manifold.
Ive done a bit of searching, and most of what Ive found has to do with "catch cans" as a means of preventing this. I'll look into in it for the future. I dont drive the car hard (...much) so I am not sure if thats a good solution. I understand its not a big issue if fixed promptly.
But thing is, I am VERY strapped for time for the next week atleast, then i leave for a month. Which means taking to a dealer. Im none to fond my local dealer, Service dept seems okay, but their new car prices are outrageous and some very pushy salespeople.
I purchased through Carmax.
But how much am I looking at for a quick fix? Is this something that would be covered in powertrain warranty? (B2B expired). Remodeling some rooms this week and want to know if this something i can take care of now, or should just roll the car into storage and deal with next time, when I have more time?
PS - Also my tire pressure warning keeps coming on despite adequately filled tires
Ive done a bit of searching, and most of what Ive found has to do with "catch cans" as a means of preventing this. I'll look into in it for the future. I dont drive the car hard (...much
) so I am not sure if thats a good solution. I understand its not a big issue if fixed promptly.But thing is, I am VERY strapped for time for the next week atleast, then i leave for a month. Which means taking to a dealer. Im none to fond my local dealer, Service dept seems okay, but their new car prices are outrageous and some very pushy salespeople.
I purchased through Carmax.
But how much am I looking at for a quick fix? Is this something that would be covered in powertrain warranty? (B2B expired). Remodeling some rooms this week and want to know if this something i can take care of now, or should just roll the car into storage and deal with next time, when I have more time?
PS - Also my tire pressure warning keeps coming on despite adequately filled tires
Depending on what is causing the code it might be covered under the powertrain warranty.
What do you mean the warning comes on? Does it indicate a low tire pressure or does it say Service TPMS??
It helps if you can provide the exact wording of the message.
Bill
09-22-2011, 10:50 PM
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09-23-2011, 12:32 AM
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I better put my pants on!!!
