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Thanks Claws. Yeah, I didn't know about this...but do now,so thanks for your comments too

Thanks Imoengnr. Appreciate that comment. I don't know these engines very well....and didn't realise the throttle body does this. Many thanks. Fish head

Thanks Jeda. It's not done it since I cleared the fault code. Yes, ignition was off and key out,that was the strange thing. Might get the battery checked when I can,it's probably getting close to replacement though the car starts fine. It sounded like an electronic ticking sound for about 30 sec...

No smell of fuel or wet exhaust Anthony,I cleared the fault code and now it's fine....for the moment. The ticking was weird though,not a valve,more like a ticking solenoid or something.

Hi Folks. I had a p0172 fault code( system too rich,bank one) come up for the first time yesterday in my 2010 be 3 Lt. Engine warning light stayed on,and running fine. Of concern was a constant ticking sound coming from the engine- top, drivers side,even with the ignition turned off. I'm away...

Thanks for those comments,greatly appreciated.

Hi Folks. My 3lt 2010 VE Commodore had the plugs and coils done at 80,000 KMs. What is the usual service life of the platinum plugs ?My car now has 147,000 and just wondering when to consider the replacement with the same plugs or go with Iridiums ? Also is it worth considering a oil catch can...

Thanks Syked. Will check that too.

Thanks for that,will check those areas.Seems more common when windows are open,but it's a very intermittent thing.

Hi Folks. A few times, seems more so under acceleration up hills or under load,I get a bad exhaust smell in my ve wagon. Checked the rear seals on the back rear hatch....all seems fine. Any clues please ? Cheers. Fishead

Thanks for those comments too, sounds like. 10w -40 is the go.

Thanks for those comments,much appreciated. Cheers

Thanks for that,not sure what's in it since the last service,Penrite,but not sure what weight or type. What oil would you suggest for these engines ? Had planned on using the Penrite Synthetic HPR5.5-40w at 10k intervals,not 15k.

Probably about 500ml per 5000 km.Have not had the car very long and it's due for fresh oil in a couple of thousand KMs.Not sure what oil it has in it but I'm a fan of Penrite Synthetic,so we will see then I guessing.

Hi Folks. What would be considered normal oil consumption for a VE 3.0 Lt with 120,000 on the clock ? Thanks in advance. Fish head.

Hi Folks. Some tech advice please. What would be considered acceptable/normal oil consumption from a 3 Lt VE Commodore with 120,000 on the odometer ? Thanks in advance. Fishhead.

Thanks Greenacc. Had a feeling that may have been the case.Will go with the Penrite diff refill too. Thanks. Fishhead.

Hi Folks. I'm new to Commodores and have now a ve sportswagon...120,000 km on it. Bought a manual and it seems the diff oil never gets changed as the manual says ....:sealed for life's ,go figure ? Is this true ? Also considering a transmission oil change before the 150k mark using Penrite...