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Old 05-10-2007, 08:20 PM
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I know I have read it here but can't find it after some searching. I am doing an open track day tomorrow (Pocono North -- first with the C6) and am looking for guidance on what I remember reading but can't find... Namely, add an extra quart of oil to the C6 prior to the day at the track...

Is this right?

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Yes. It also should be in your manual

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Yes. It also should be in your manual

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Duh, THATS where I read it...
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Well...I had mine set to the top....by the end of the first day it was the same...but that was a driving school...the second day was open track and it did eat up 1 qt by the 4th session.
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C5s and C6s, IIRC C4s should put in an extra quart. C6Z06s do not need the extra quart do to the dry ( damp) sump. However, C6Z owners should remove the screen below the tank, and make sure the oil is not above the 2nd hole in the dip stick. IIRC when the oil goes above the third hole on the dip stick, the car goes into limp mode, or oil gets spayed on the the MAF and car goes into limp mode.

Catch can is a real nice help on the C6Z
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
C6Z06s do not need the extra quart do to the dry ( damp) sump. However, C6Z owners should remove the screen below the tank, and make sure the oil is not above the 2nd hole in the dip stick. IIRC when the oil goes above the third hole on the dip stick, the car goes into limp mode, or oil gets spayed on the the MAF and car goes into limp mode. Catch can is a real nice help on the C6Z
I don't mean to sound dumb but I guess I am. What screen below the
tank ? and What's it for ?
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I don't mean to sound dumb but I guess I am. What screen below the
tank ? and What's it for ?
I ment the bottom of the tank. There is a fine mesh screen IIRC that limits oil flow, kinda acts as an extra filter. Take that screen out and the oil will flow quicker with better pressure.

Also watch the MAF sensor so that does not get gummed up with oil.
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
I ment the bottom of the tank. There is a fine mesh screen IIRC that limits oil flow, kinda acts as an extra filter. Take that screen out and the oil will flow quicker with better pressure.

Also watch the MAF sensor so that does not get gummed up with oil.
O.K. that makes sense to me now. I will check it out to see what's
involved in taking it out. Thanks for the info.

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