Credit to Mike(Z15) , Duke(tsduke) , Party152, and dsorrick
This is being posted to bring exposure to the changes in this last revision...
Open the below attachment(pdf) to view the latest revision (Jan 2013) to the GM oil consumption problem. It moves the accepted consumption levels from "1 quart per 2000" to "1 quart per 2000 to 3000". It also notes a change stating "It
is no longer necessary to have the customer return multiple times to have the usage verified."
#10-06-01-008G:
Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum
Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (Install AFM Oil Deflector and Clean Carbon from Cylinder and/or Install Updated Valve Cover) (Jan 3 2013)
Subject: Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum Block/Iron Block Engines with
Active Fuel Management (AFM) (Install AFM Oil Deflector and Clean
Carbon from Cylinder and/or Install Updated Valve Cover)
Models: 2007-2011
Cadillac Escalade Models
2007-2011
Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe
2010-2011
Chevrolet Camaro
2007-2011
GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra Denali, Yukon Models
2008-2009
Pontiac G8 GT
Built Prior to February 1, 2011 (Updated Valve Cover) and October 2010 (AFM
Shield)
Equipped with Any of the Following Engines:
- Aluminum Block V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (RPOs L94, LZ1,
L99, LC9, LH6, L76, LFA, L92)
- Iron Block V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (RPOs LMG, LY5)
- Hybrid Engine (RPO LFA - Only Applies to Hybrid Models Built July 7, 2009 February
1, 2011 - Prior Builds Not Cast For AFM Valve)
Attention: This bulletin does not apply to the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer and
GMC Envoy equipped with LH6 due to a different design oil pan and AFM
pressure relief valve.
This bulletin is being revised to update the Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 10-06-01-008F
(Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
This is being posted to bring exposure to the changes in this last revision...
Open the below attachment(pdf) to view the latest revision (Jan 2013) to the GM oil consumption problem. It moves the accepted consumption levels from "1 quart per 2000" to "1 quart per 2000 to 3000". It also notes a change stating "It
is no longer necessary to have the customer return multiple times to have the usage verified."
#10-06-01-008G:
Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum
Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (Install AFM Oil Deflector and Clean Carbon from Cylinder and/or Install Updated Valve Cover) (Jan 3 2013)
Subject: Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum Block/Iron Block Engines with
Active Fuel Management (AFM) (Install AFM Oil Deflector and Clean
Carbon from Cylinder and/or Install Updated Valve Cover)
Models: 2007-2011
Cadillac Escalade Models
2007-2011
Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe
2010-2011
Chevrolet Camaro
2007-2011
GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra Denali, Yukon Models
2008-2009
Pontiac G8 GT
Built Prior to February 1, 2011 (Updated Valve Cover) and October 2010 (AFM
Shield)
Equipped with Any of the Following Engines:
- Aluminum Block V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (RPOs L94, LZ1,
L99, LC9, LH6, L76, LFA, L92)
- Iron Block V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (RPOs LMG, LY5)
- Hybrid Engine (RPO LFA - Only Applies to Hybrid Models Built July 7, 2009 February
1, 2011 - Prior Builds Not Cast For AFM Valve)
Attention: This bulletin does not apply to the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer and
GMC Envoy equipped with LH6 due to a different design oil pan and AFM
pressure relief valve.
This bulletin is being revised to update the Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 10-06-01-008F
(Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
