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I have got my VY SS LS1 Auto Commodore running after buying it in pieces and almost 2 years of not running. The engine came out to do all the gaskets and seals. Have driven roughly 500 ks since the engine has gone back in. I have noticed a ticking/ knocking noise that comes and goes. In the...

Hey JC, I see a lot of folks with V8 VEs here are running 5w30, some (primarily people with internal mods) are running higher (from 10w40 - 20w60). My motor is stock apart from LS7 lifters. It's very high miles (coming up on 300k), but runs extremely well and has been maintained meticulously. I...

Hey I need some help. I just recently rebuilt the bottom end in my LS1 VY Berlina. Since the rebuild my check oil warning keeps beeping at me. First I thought it was the oil pressure switch. I replaced it, no change. Then I thought perhaps too much oil, that seemed to help it but now my problem...

My VE has 227,000 kms on it. I've always taken it to get serviced before but now I'm looking at doing it myself cos I just got quoted 350 for a service. Autobarn's doing a sale on gulf western at the moment, is this stuff good to use for an sv6...

So my Commodore VZ has 210,000km on the clock. Recently, under load, i heard this spinning up sound coming from the engine for a few days. This has stopped. But now the fuel usage has gone up by about 1L/100km. Also using oil - i have top up every few weeks. I checked under the engine top...

Hey guys I’m very un knowledgeable about cars so I’m going to do my best to type out everything that’s happened, Brought my vx 2002 commodore lumnia from a dealership that now has me blocked and refuses to see me, After 2 days I noticed brown liquid with like copper flakes under my radiator...

this is probably a stupid question but I thought it would be best to ask here. so I'm starting to do my own maintenance on the car and just fixing stuff on the car I have like barely any knowledge but I'm learning along the way so the question is that I wanna do an oil change on my car as when I...

Hey Guys, I’ve recently gotten my 2012 Sv6 VE LFX Cammed (No V8 comments thanks), and have been careful not to floor the car til the cams have broken in. My question is, Is it okay to floor the car, let’s say 0-100km/hr on sports mode, and how often can I do this. Just in general is flooring...

Hi lads, I finally got around to replacing the lifters, bolting the heads back on etc. I still get quite a loud tapping (see video I had it running for 10mins thinking it might go away). I think it's louder than before but same sorta sound. Noted: -Oil pressure stayed at 30psi on idle even...

Hi, I think I posted this originally in the wrong section... I have a VX SS series 2 and planning to install an oil pressure gauge. For those that have done this with the same setup (2002 ls1) – which way did you do it? I was going to buy an adapter plate for just above the oil filter...

Hi, I have a VX SS series 2 and planning to install an oil pressure gauge. For those that have done this with the same setup (2002 ls1) – which way did you do it? I was going to buy an adapter plate for just above the oil filter housing where I will plug in a new sensor but wondering if it is...

I am trying to identify what motor is in my VS acclaim, whether it's a VS ecotec, VX or a VT ecotec motor. The mechanics who changed the motor used my manifold and throttle body but when I change the oil it takes 4.8 litres without reaching the dipstick. This would have been changed in 2016 and...

So my oil pressure sensor was bad, OBD2 diagnosed and the check oil light. Was in the middle of replacing it and the bolt wouldn’t come out. Used a breaker bar and it snapped in half leaving the bolt stuck inside the hole without a way to unscrew it. There’s the little oil hole thingy in the...

Hi guys, Just a quick question in search of quick and simple answer, hopefully. Before I replaced the rocker cover gaskets in my VX 3.8, I got a little too enthusiastic topping up the lost oil . The car ran OK till a week or so after I'd I dumped some of the oil, when the engine started...

Hey guys just got a quick question, I’ve found oil in with my spark plugs across every cylinder, I can’t imagine it’s the best sign, I can’t see any marks to say it came in from above so I’m curious to what could be causing it and/ or what a solution to it would be? excuse the poor quality...

Howdy guys, just a few questions as the ol vz likes to piss fluids and it’s starting to get annoying. 1. How hard is it to do the rear main seal (am mechanically minded and half decent on the tools) and any tips/tricks to make the job a bit easier 2. Basically the same as Question 1 but about...

Hi, just backing up a question I asked a few days ago. For those that have installed their own oil catch can how hard is it (I’m a novice)? Also what’s a decent, durable, but not breaking the bank type of brand and kit could you suggest? For a 2015 VF SS n thanks

Hey guys, Surprisingly I havent been able to find a thread on this. I've been looking through the owners manual and online to find the capacity for the manual transmission on my VF SV6 ute. I haven't been able to find anything concrete. I understand that you fill the fluid until it begins to...

Hi, just checked under the car like I usually do every couple days, had oil stuck on this part under Neath the engine, it was just a drop and got rid of it seems to have gone, just wondering what it might be from?? It was leaking down from this part in picture below

Hi. New here and could only find a couple of really old threads on this, so posting this one. I had to replace the radiator in my VX Berlina (2001 model). This radiator has dual built-in oil coolers. Does anybody know of a place that sells hoses/pipes for both the in and out lines as well as...

Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...

Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...

Ok, I'm going to sound like a real noob here. I own a 2000 Vx Commodore station wagon. I drove it from NSW to W.A in 2018 and had no issues. But since being here I've had to take it to be blue slipped before I can register it. Well low and behold, they found numerous problems. I've fixed the...

Getting some upgrades done on VF ssv ute 2013 model. Mods including cam,rockers,oil pump, twin row timing chain, balancer kit and heavy duty clutch. Having trouble with oil pressure. At idle there's pressure but once revs go up pressure drops. Have put new pump in/out in/out without any...

Hi everyone I've gone out and bought 15w-40 oil for an oil and oil filter change next week for my VZ, just wondering if that oil will be okay to use?

G'day people of JustCommodores. I am thinking of purchasing a 2005 VZ Auto Executive Commodore, it is rather cheap and has some nice bodywork done to it. It is priced at $3500 (negotiable), and only has 97,000 kms. I was unable to determine the low price, and when questioned on the issues of...

Hey fellas, Quick search revealed nothing. I have a 2013 Factory LPG VF evoke @ 114k kms. Looking to replace the LPG filter, unsure where it is Seems to be in a different location than the VE's. Any help would be great. Cheers.

Just chasing recommendations on engine oil. This is the first service I will be doing on a VE and wanted to get some feedback on a good oil. Planning to change to K and N Filter but not sure on preferable oils. Cheers ☺️

Hi Commodore Lovers, My VZ Failtec is getting the dreaded "check engine" error, my mates checker says it's the oil pressure sensor, now I'm getting intermittent "check oil" warnings even though oil level is good and no leaks, not running like a tractor, etc. (Don't worry I've been thru the...

I've noticed lately my vx commodore v6 has been using the oil more often than usual, dipstick was just under add and low. and I pulled it in the yard last night and popped the bonnet and I could see splashed oil all over the gearbox and back end part of the engine bay.. a bit scary is this my...

Hi I've got a couple of codes on my 2006 svz alloytec... first of all the oil pressure sensor code and p0522 oil pressure sensor circuit low voltage.... should I just change the sensor and see how it goes or should I be worried about something else.... I took the oil cap off after I stopped the...

Hi guys please see attached video of an oil leak after the front crank seal was replaced. Do you think the mechanic stuffed it up? It's pretty bad .There is always a puddle after a days driving. Is there anywhere else it can leak from?

Hi All. Couldn't seem to find an existing thread and I don't see it in the manual. Are the numbers written on these oil pressure gauges arbitrary or do the mean something? 1 - 3 - 5 Bar perhaps? Thanks

Hello, Three days ago I noticed some oil leaks under the car in the morning, I checked engine oil level and -unfortunately- it was 1.5 litre less :(, I added equivelent amount of oil and checked the bottom of the car, it was hard to determine the leak source (The car saffered some leaks year...

hey guys, I bought 3 bottles of GM#92184900 diff oil from my local dealer as the Castrol website said it would take 2.3L, but the diff only took 1.3L. Is this normal!?? edit: i have 15k on my car and the fluid was fair grey, with a light metallic (but could just be carbon from the clutches)...

Hi guys I've kind of had a dilemma and (kind of really upset about it) I bought a second hand VE commodore 2011 a couple of months ago and didn't leave enough back up money incase something went wrong.. and just recently about 2 days ago it started to have strange rattling sounds and the cars...

Hey everyone, so I recently purchased an 06 vz ss thunder ute, it has a loud knock when cold and originally thought it could be the idler pulley, But after talking with a couple of people I'm starting to think it could be the oil pump, I haven't noticed the car using any oil etc but if this is...

Hi! We have a 2002 VY v6, it has been overheating. We replaced the heater valve tap as it was cracked thinking that was the issue but it has not stopped the car from overheating. Coolant is not bubbling over but there is a bubbling noise from the engine oil and smoke. Is there anyone who...

Best oil to use in a VY Calais 3.8L Supercharged? Through some looking around this mobil1 (see picture) is pretty popular but just wanna make sure I'm putting the right stuff in. Opinions welcome, cheers

Interesting read, what does everybody use & recommend? Synthetic oil vs. mineral engine oil