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    I have a 2010 sidi v6 caprice that burns one litre of oil every 5000 km.3 litres in 15000 well below the dip stick add mark.Holden dealers say thats normal but engine re-builders and various mechanics say the rings or bores need work. anyone else have issues with this motor or Holden not wanting to honor warranty .Any help appreciated

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    Mine hasn't drunk a drop in 8000km, but some here say theirs "sealed" between 15,000 and 20,000
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    Yeah mine burnt a litre and a half in the first 14000 but the last 10000 it hasn't burnt any.

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    unfortunately mine has done 65000km and is still burning oil.and of cause GM say thats normal to burn 3litres in 15000km.meaning they arent going to fix it

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    Any help with getting GM to fix what is obviously a faulty motor would be appreciated

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    take it to another dealer and explain your problem again, cant say ive seen or heard of any alloytecs using that much oil

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    HI, My 2010 sidi v6 caprice with 65000km on the clock has been serviced by a holden dealer who uses magnatec oil. Would that be causing the oil consumption to be so high? 3 litres in 15000km. I am told that could be the problem, a poor quality oil in a hot running type of motor. any advice on that point

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