2022 lt1 oil smells like gas - Page 2

ox11888 · 03-13-2023, 04:37 AM

Thank you all for the feedback going to send a Blackstone sample in with the oil I just pulled and see what they say.

lt4camaro · 03-13-2023, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper the friendly G

Everybody sniff your dipsticks.☝️

And there is no better way, certainly should make one feel more confident when working the engine hard and has oil that smells like oil .

laynlo15 · 03-13-2023, 09:02 AM

Why wouldn't you take to a dealer since its under warranty if your worried about it.

95 imp · 03-13-2023, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by N Camarolina

The 200F for the oil was my reference normal temp for an SS 1LE. It's odd that we have different opperating temps for the same engine, while mine has the oil cooler and your LT1 presumably does not.

At any rate, if 180s is your normal, then make sure you get it up to running in the 180s for a bit before you shut it down. I'm assuming you'll find that short trips of <15 min don't get to 180F.

Same motor (including oil cooler).

ox11888 · 03-13-2023, 09:14 AM

I assumed since there was no cel code the dealer wouldn’t help with much. Truthfully all my times going to dealer has been like that. Just figured id ask around first since my car is fine and no codes on dash. But you’re right if I’m worried I should just go in I guess

lt4camaro · 03-13-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ox11888

I assumed since there was no cel code the dealer wouldn’t help with much. Truthfully all my times going to dealer has been like that. Just figured id ask around first since my car is fine and no codes on dash. But you’re right if I’m worried I should just go in I guess

Gas fumes in the oil shouldnt trigger any CEL unless maybe it is excessive , but oil that is really diluted with gas could show some oil pressure values that are less than normal and even show higher oil temps.

ctrlz · 03-13-2023, 09:43 AM

I don't get a gasoline odor from oil when I do a change. Slight "burnt" smell is totally different, and basically expected.
we are talking about (maybe) a leaking injector here, or something that would let gas get into the oil. In my experience, this type of problem will show up as a gas odor even when the oil is cold. I would check the dipstick when car is cold and smear the oil around on your fingers or a paper towel. You are specifically looking for a gasoline smell. If you are not really sure or have to stick the dipstick halfway up your nose to smell anything, chances are you have NO problem.

ox11888 · 03-13-2023, 10:19 AM

right on thats a good point. Took the beater to work today so ill be doing that as soon as i get home. The smell wasnt overpowering but def noticeable. Thank you

lt4camaro · 03-13-2023, 12:29 PM

Right on the money Ctriz, you shouldnt smell any gas in the oil.
17500 miles on my 2021 LT1, gets a workout regularly and sees WOT redline automatic shifts. Am at 3000 miles on my current oil change, and the oil smells like oil. before I get comments on the radiator and the gas cans, the electric radiator has a 4 ft 220 cord that I plug into my 220 wall plug, It is never plugged in, only when I want some heat and the gas cans go out side.

buck50 · 03-13-2023, 01:56 PM

If you have a bad over-fueling problem you will see the level on the dipstick go up. Had this happen years ago on a British MGB.

Ventmaster · 03-13-2023, 03:25 PM

First off, I smell my dipstick at every opportunity but it's getting more difficult as I get older (loss of flexibility). But IMHO you will always have some gas contamination in used oil and if you don't smell it, have someone else take a whiff cuz maybe there's an issue with your snout.
As long as you don't have an excess of oil/fluid when you drain (10 quarts in and not greater than 10 quarts out), it is unlikely you have any issue with excess fueling.
Short trips will absolutely result in greater amounts of gas contamination. I always try to make any excursion at least 10 miles long. You have to get it hot enuff to burn off the gas and water (a normal byproduct of combustion). My Grandmother gave me her '66 Buick when I was a young lad (she got too old to operate it anymore) and I had to drive it 200 miles back home. Of course I checked tire pressure and oil level before leaving, but after 200 hard miles (18 y.o. driver with a 2 speed automatic. It would hold 1st gear up to 70mph!). I checked again and half the oil was gone.

haggler · 03-14-2023, 10:22 AM

Depends on the engine. My 2018 kia optima 2.4 oil always smells like fuel but no dipstick rise. I wouldnt be conerned if you daily drive the car and take short trips without getting the engine to full operating temperature. Also if you start the car to move it into position to change the oil, this could be the cause. The engine oil life indicator takes all this into account. As others have said unless the dipstick begins to rise significantly, I would not be concerned. Blackstone labs doesn't directly measure the fuel, they estimate it based on viscosity. If you want actual fuel, you need to find another lab.

Camaro fanboy · 03-14-2023, 11:11 AM

my camaro is the same. 9k miles and babied. it's because i do mainly short journeys .
soon as i take it for a 2 hour blast it's ok.

soloknight6 · 03-14-2023, 03:35 PM

Byproduct of DI. All of my DI cars have a slight gasoline smell present when doing oil changes, Camaro included.

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03-13-2023, 12:29 PM	#23
lt4camaro Drives: 2021 LT1 10 speed auto Join Date: May 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,343	Right on the money Ctriz, you shouldnt smell any gas in the oil. 17500 miles on my 2021 LT1, gets a workout regularly and sees WOT redline automatic shifts. Am at 3000 miles on my current oil change, and the oil smells like oil. before I get comments on the radiator and the gas cans, the electric radiator has a 4 ft 220 cord that I plug into my 220 wall plug, It is never plugged in, only when I want some heat and the gas cans go out side. Last edited by lt4camaro; 07-10-2023 at 07:24 PM.

03-13-2023, 01:56 PM	#24
buck50 Drives: 2021 C8, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 108	If you have a bad over-fueling problem you will see the level on the dipstick go up. Had this happen years ago on a British MGB. __________________ Order 9/09/2021,2022 2SS, NPP, 56W whls, B04 stripe, AQJ seats, N26 strg. whl., SLN brace 3000 1/19/2022 3400 1/25/2022 TPW 1/31 3800 2/15/2022 4300 2/19/2022 4B00 3/04/2022 4000 3/8/2022 Delivered 3/9/2022 ____________________________________ Order 6/01/2016 2017 2SS, NPP, 56R whls 3000 6/08/2016 3000 6/15/2016 TPW 7/18/2016 3400 7/7/2016 4200 7/25/2016 Delivered 7/28/2016 Sold May 2020

03-14-2023, 10:22 AM	#26
haggler Drives: '23 2SS RSblue 6MT, sold '19 ND2 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 262	Depends on the engine. My 2018 kia optima 2.4 oil always smells like fuel but no dipstick rise. I wouldnt be conerned if you daily drive the car and take short trips without getting the engine to full operating temperature. Also if you start the car to move it into position to change the oil, this could be the cause. The engine oil life indicator takes all this into account. As others have said unless the dipstick begins to rise significantly, I would not be concerned. Blackstone labs doesn't directly measure the fuel, they estimate it based on viscosity. If you want actual fuel, you need to find another lab. __________________ '23 2SS, 6 speed, NPP, Copper-free brakes, 56V Carbon Flash Rims, Riverside Blue 1LE sway bars EOS front splitter 5-6-22:1100, 7-19-22: 3000, 8-3-22: TPW 8/15/22, 10-4-22: ETA 10/13/2022 10-15-22 6000

03-14-2023, 11:11 AM	#27
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	my camaro is the same. 9k miles and babied. it's because i do mainly short journeys . soon as i take it for a 2 hour blast it's ok. __________________

03-13-2023, 04:37 AM	#15
ox11888 Drives: 2022 lt1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New York Posts: 24	Thank you all for the feedback going to send a Blackstone sample in with the oil I just pulled and see what they say.

03-13-2023, 09:14 AM	#19
ox11888 Drives: 2022 lt1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New York Posts: 24	I assumed since there was no cel code the dealer wouldn’t help with much. Truthfully all my times going to dealer has been like that. Just figured id ask around first since my car is fine and no codes on dash. But you’re right if I’m worried I should just go in I guess

03-13-2023, 09:43 AM	#21
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	I don't get a gasoline odor from oil when I do a change. Slight "burnt" smell is totally different, and basically expected. we are talking about (maybe) a leaking injector here, or something that would let gas get into the oil. In my experience, this type of problem will show up as a gas odor even when the oil is cold. I would check the dipstick when car is cold and smear the oil around on your fingers or a paper towel. You are specifically looking for a gasoline smell. If you are not really sure or have to stick the dipstick halfway up your nose to smell anything, chances are you have NO problem.

03-13-2023, 10:19 AM	#22
ox11888 Drives: 2022 lt1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New York Posts: 24	right on thats a good point. Took the beater to work today so ill be doing that as soon as i get home. The smell wasnt overpowering but def noticeable. Thank you

03-13-2023, 03:25 PM	#25
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	First off, I smell my dipstick at every opportunity but it's getting more difficult as I get older (loss of flexibility). But IMHO you will always have some gas contamination in used oil and if you don't smell it, have someone else take a whiff cuz maybe there's an issue with your snout. As long as you don't have an excess of oil/fluid when you drain (10 quarts in and not greater than 10 quarts out), it is unlikely you have any issue with excess fueling. Short trips will absolutely result in greater amounts of gas contamination. I always try to make any excursion at least 10 miles long. You have to get it hot enuff to burn off the gas and water (a normal byproduct of combustion). My Grandmother gave me her '66 Buick when I was a young lad (she got too old to operate it anymore) and I had to drive it 200 miles back home. Of course I checked tire pressure and oil level before leaving, but after 200 hard miles (18 y.o. driver with a 2 speed automatic. It would hold 1st gear up to 70mph!). I checked again and half the oil was gone.

03-14-2023, 03:35 PM	#28
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Byproduct of DI. All of my DI cars have a slight gasoline smell present when doing oil changes, Camaro included. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

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