caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 So, took my new-to-me 2011 Camaro SS upto Delaware to show my parents. Everything was going perfectly - parked it and had dinner. Went back out to start it and got a "low oil Pressure shut off engine". Immediately shut it down. Checked the oil, looked good. Started it to see if maybe it was an error reading and got the same warning and shut it down, again immediately. Doing some research and find it is a known problem with the Ls3. So lucky it happened here - it is sitting in my parent's garage (versus in the 700+ mile trip home). Now to decide if I want to tackle it myself or tow it to IPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just recently did one on an LS3 Camaro, it sucks to do. Other tech in the shop just did one on an LS3 Corvette. I'm still at the dealer if you want another option. Sucks to hear, but at least you made it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Tow it to IPS. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 That was quick. Better than if it were to happen on track day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Would have been awful on the way home from Atlanta. Glad it was just idling in my driveway as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 any symptoms or warning signs? can this just happen out of the blue? What kind of miles are on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdk 4219 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 any symptoms or warning signs? can this just happen out of the blue? What kind of miles are on yours? Typically seems to be happening on start-up, relief valve sticks open, dumping oil back to pan. Possibly thicker oil being used than called for? Even a 10wt in older ls engines seems to raise oil pressure quite a bit. Nonetheless, Not well thought out design. No warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 As CDK said, no warning. Given this is a new car to me and I have been worried about probs since day 1, I have watched the gauges like a hawk. Took my dad for a quick spirited drive and all gauges were good. Idled in his driveway a while as neighbors wanted to hear it . Shut it down and when I fired it up after dinner is when I got the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The releif valve sticks, it can be intermittant and not even do it consistantly. The pump design hasn't really changed since the LS1 came out so nobody, other then maybe some engineer at GM, can tell you why the LS3s seem to have more of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The trick is getting it towed and into a repair shop without some dude starting it again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I actually read where someone said I should start it and floor it...apparently that is supposed to free up the stuck valve...I am like no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Sorry to hear about your new car. At least you caught it on time. Hopefully no damage to the engine. I actually read where someone said I should start it and floor it...apparently that is supposed to free up the stuck valve... That sound like a troll move. Either that or that man is a gambling man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Will an aftermarket oil pump like a Melling fix this issue? When I throw a cam in the car I plan to do an oil pump, timing chain, pushrods, lifters, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I put a ported and blueprinted Melling M295 in my car when i did the Cam and DOD delete. Makes more pressure than it ever did, and I'm getting plenty of oil to the top end with valve covers off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 How long since your last oil change? Your oil filter could be restricting flow. Other than that we have had to replace an oil pump on a 11 Camaro and a 2003 Vette for oil pressure issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Oil change < 1k miles ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Damn Casey, sorry to hear but, it's a good thing you caught it early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks guys - yeah I was up a good chunk of the night last night doing research. It seems that most in my situation put a new pump on and are good to go. There are some that end up with catastrophic damage but I am going to hope most of those guys were driving when it happened or drove it with no pressure. I am certain it had good oil pressure right up until that start up with 0 oil pressure. For what it's worth it appears to affect ALL LS3s and ALL years at least through 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks guys - yeah I was up a good chunk of the night last night doing research. It seems that most in my situation put a new pump on and are good to go. There are some that end up with catastrophic damage but I am going to hope most of those guys were driving when it happened or drove it with no pressure. I am certain it had good oil pressure right up until that start up with 0 oil pressure. For what it's worth it appears to affect ALL LS3s and ALL years at least through 2013. After it's fixed you'll have the piece-of-mind that you will never have to worry about it failing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The trick is getting it towed and into a repair shop without some dude starting it again... Exactly. My Elise oil cooler line busted open on the freeway and sprayed all of it's oil everywhere, and the dumbass dealer it was towed to started it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Planning on pulling the battery cable and maybe the fuse to the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I vote for IPS doing it. My Cobra's in there right now getting some new tires / springs. Good luck with the fix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I was going to suggest pulling the fuses for the ECM. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 My Camaro was the one that just recently had the oil pump do the same thing. Freaked me out. Luckily I haven't modded the car and got it covered under warranty. Good luck with getting it fixed. Hopefully its a one time deal for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm surprised the po didn't put in an oil pump with those internal mods. I'd go aftermarket for piece of mind and drive it like you stole it lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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