The new Chevy Volt will have a 1.4 L gas engine. Any information on the recommended oil, oil weight and OCI? Is there a new electric oil coming on the market? Will it help my '02 Chev's 12 volt system? Could I be electrocuted while performing an oil change?
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Electric oil? I'm on the verge of locking this before it starts.
I would guess that it will be dexos and with an OLM. Are you buying a volt?
I would guess that it will be dexos and with an OLM. Are you buying a volt?
I am sure its going to be similar to what they are using in their other 4 cylinder engines, and i am willing to bet the oil change interval will vary greatly on driving conditions and use an oil life monitor.
What oil does the Nissan Leaf take ?
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
What oil does the Nissan Leaf take ?
LOL...3 in 1? A little dab will do.
What oil does the Nissan Leaf take ?
LOL...3 in 1? A little dab will do.
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.... Could I be electrocuted while performing an oil change?
You have to park the Volt on a large special order grounding mat and then wear your grounding straps then you and the Volt will both be safe.
Are these questions for real...or you funnin us?
.... Could I be electrocuted while performing an oil change?
You have to park the Volt on a large special order grounding mat and then wear your grounding straps then you and the Volt will both be safe.
Are these questions for real...or you funnin us?
Since the Volt's engine is basically a generator, not being part of the drive train, short commute issues will no longer apply. It will be very easy on motor oil; or should I say engine oil.
Originally Posted By: tpattgeek
I'm not so sure why changing the oil in the GAS engine has anything to do with the electric part of it.... I'm sure it will take 5-20 or 0-20 though...
I suspect it will still be a 30wt; GM hasn't jumped on the 20wt bandwagon yet. Besides the Volt is not a hybrid vehicle; doesn't have the start/stop and other hybrid issues that warrants an ultra light oil.
I'm not so sure why changing the oil in the GAS engine has anything to do with the electric part of it.... I'm sure it will take 5-20 or 0-20 though...
I suspect it will still be a 30wt; GM hasn't jumped on the 20wt bandwagon yet. Besides the Volt is not a hybrid vehicle; doesn't have the start/stop and other hybrid issues that warrants an ultra light oil.
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Since the Volt's engine is basically a generator, not being part of the drive train, short commute issues will no longer apply. It will be very easy on motor oil; or should I say engine oil.
Actually the Volt is sort of a modified hybrid; the engine will drive the wheels at speeds over 70mph. I don't think that at lower speeds, even if the throttle is floored, there will be any gas motivation, other than as a generator.
Since the Volt's engine is basically a generator, not being part of the drive train, short commute issues will no longer apply. It will be very easy on motor oil; or should I say engine oil.
Actually the Volt is sort of a modified hybrid; the engine will drive the wheels at speeds over 70mph. I don't think that at lower speeds, even if the throttle is floored, there will be any gas motivation, other than as a generator.
I think it's a worthwhile discussion to consider the maintenance issues with the Volt, Leaf, and others. Certainly the oil in the generator engine will need changed at *some* interval. Is it air-cooled?
What maintenance is needed for the electric motors? Anti-freeze for the battery cooling system?
What maintenance is needed for the electric motors? Anti-freeze for the battery cooling system?
>> the engine will drive the wheels at speeds over 70mph...
Uh, are you sure about that? Everything I've read states there is no connection at all between the engine and the wheels. The gas engine is strictly an electricity generator.
Uh, are you sure about that? Everything I've read states there is no connection at all between the engine and the wheels. The gas engine is strictly an electricity generator.
Originally Posted By: crw
>> the engine will drive the wheels at speeds over 70mph...
Uh, are you sure about that? Everything I've read states there is no connection at all between the engine and the wheels. The gas engine is strictly an electricity generator.
Must have missed this thread..
BTW: This thread may be merged into the Volt discussion thread!
>> the engine will drive the wheels at speeds over 70mph...
Uh, are you sure about that? Everything I've read states there is no connection at all between the engine and the wheels. The gas engine is strictly an electricity generator.
Must have missed this thread..
BTW: This thread may be merged into the Volt discussion thread!
FYI, electric motors get greased, not oiled. and while were on the topic (kinda) do new hybrids with electric motors have any way of lubing the electric motor? or are they like a sealed bearing?
Originally Posted By: Jakegday
FYI, electric motors get greased, not oiled. and while were on the topic (kinda) do new hybrids with electric motors have any way of lubing the electric motor? or are they like a sealed bearing?
I`m going to go with "B"
FYI, electric motors get greased, not oiled. and while were on the topic (kinda) do new hybrids with electric motors have any way of lubing the electric motor? or are they like a sealed bearing?
I`m going to go with "B"
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Thanks Bill. Yes Mike is correct, the engine is clutched to engage in top gear at speeds in excess of 70 mph. Knowing that, the engine
will act as a generator only at speeds below 70 mph and when the top planetary gear is not engaged.
GM has been misleading on the actual power train configuration, emphasizing the pure electric nature of the vehicle, when in fact it is more a kin to a plug-in hybrid.
will act as a generator only at speeds below 70 mph and when the top planetary gear is not engaged.
GM has been misleading on the actual power train configuration, emphasizing the pure electric nature of the vehicle, when in fact it is more a kin to a plug-in hybrid.
If that is the case why the need for a "mountain" mode to build up a battery charge to climb a long hill?
Everything I've read on the subject suggest the exact opposite of what you say.
Everything I've read on the subject suggest the exact opposite of what you say.
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If that is the case why the need for a "mountain" mode to build up a battery charge to climb a long hill?
Everything I've read on the subject suggest the exact opposite of what you say.
Well it is true the volt's engine is always connected to the drivetrain and will engage if the computer calculates it to be more efficient to run the gas motor than the electric motor, it can blend the two to get the highest efficiency. Not my cup of tea, give me a turbo diesel any day over a toy car.
If that is the case why the need for a "mountain" mode to build up a battery charge to climb a long hill?
Everything I've read on the subject suggest the exact opposite of what you say.
Well it is true the volt's engine is always connected to the drivetrain and will engage if the computer calculates it to be more efficient to run the gas motor than the electric motor, it can blend the two to get the highest efficiency. Not my cup of tea, give me a turbo diesel any day over a toy car.
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