TSB for oil consumption on the VQ37VHR.

Japanjay

Mine is going on the third....

Japanjay

Got the call today via voice mail that the dealership got the new motor in and all the stuff to do the install. Not sure if they ended up getting a long block like they were pushing for due to ease of install or got the short block like the TSB calls for. Will see tomorrrow.

Japanjay

Nissan North America approved for a short block with the option if the dealer sees the need to for a full long block, plus a vehicle to drive in the mean time. Even the dealer was pleasently suprised on how NNA was dealing with it. No questions asked. Took the test and pictures for what it was and said here are the parts without even argueing it. I think the dealer is still going to go the long block route. I know they really didnt want to tear the motor apart to do a short block install. To much could go wrong for the dealer. Easier to get a long block and plug and play. Less of a failure rate. I am happy to say the least that this was that easy. Also found out the dealer is mod friendly, as long as there is no FI, over sized fuel system, or tinkering with the tranny. Headers back, tunning, and also intakes are all OK with them.

Car goes in for heart surgery monday. Tomorrow I am going to give it 2 dyno pulls to get a base line for the new motor once the break in period is finished. Plus to test out the ole' cars gain a few ponies after the 20k mile mark. Proper time for everything to get worn in and smooth out.

Gonna see if they will let me get one of their 2013 Z's for the loaner. Doubt they will, but I will mention I am in the market and what better way to test drive one.

A-Train

Hey Jay, I'm fairly local to you. Bought my car from Puyallup Nissan as a matter of fact.

I've added 2 full quarts of oil to my car in the first 7,000 miles or so. After my second oil change, I noticed that I had consumed a full quart of oil in approximately 1,000 miles. Should I be concerned? I understand that the rule-of-thumb is one quart consumed per 1,000, but a half quart per thousand appears to be excessive...

cheshirecat

Half a quart per 1k miles is still excessive once you're past the initial break-in.

Keep an eye on it.

Nu2Nizmo's

Just purchase my Nismo 3 weeks ago and oil was in the half mark of cross hatch. Saw the Tsb and check my oil and barely register on the dipstick. I've gone about 500 miles since I bought it.
Takin it in to the same dealer you are.
Thanx for the info. nice to see that a dealer will look past ur Bolton mods.
Which service advisor were u dealing with?
Hope my transaction goes as smooth.

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09' PW Z34 NISMO #0432Current: F5 SR Intakes - Berk HFC - H&R 15mm Spacers - 265/305 BS RE-11's - Swift Spec R's
Next mods: Oil cooler - Big Brake kit - Osiris w/dyno

Japanjay

Deanne I believe.

cheshirecat

The engine will consume oil during break-in. If your car new, I would suggest waiting until the initial break in period is over before taking it to the dealership. (If it were me I wouldn't worry until approx 4-5k miles+)

Japanjay

His is an 09 nismo from his signature. I doubt it is new....

Nu2Nizmo's

Yeah I have 25k miles on it. Kinda worries me that the car will never feel the same if they have to replace the shortblock.
Thx Jay for the info..

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09' PW Z34 NISMO #0432Current: F5 SR Intakes - Berk HFC - H&R 15mm Spacers - 265/305 BS RE-11's - Swift Spec R's
Next mods: Oil cooler - Big Brake kit - Osiris w/dyno

cheshirecat

ah, gotcha. Thought it was new. nevermind

jrgsales

I own a 2009 370z nismo and I have read the low engine oil TSB, still not sure about my vin. Can anyone tell me if my VIN #JN1AZ44E79M409595 is included or not. I can't say that it is or is not using oil, due to very low mileage. It does seem to have a lot of engine noise. Thanks for the help.

Nu2Nizmo's

It doesnt matter by your vin #. It matters on the production/date of first use.
Also most importantly your mileage. If youre under 60k miles than your good. If over than youre screwed...

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09' PW Z34 NISMO #0432Current: F5 SR Intakes - Berk HFC - H&R 15mm Spacers - 265/305 BS RE-11's - Swift Spec R's
Next mods: Oil cooler - Big Brake kit - Osiris w/dyno

Japanjay

Yup.

For me everything actually felt smoother. Got a trans oil changed to. Even felt like it a little more power. Which is possible since the compression is comprised by the oil ring failure.

Nu2Nizmo's

I went in for my oil change and they started the oil consumption test. Per the Tsb. Im to return in a 1000 miles and have them recheck the level. They made me do an Esther oil change and it cost $140 out the door. (Ouch!)

Glad to see ur engine is running smooth Jay.
I have a few questions for you though.
How many miles on the car?
Did u ever get the engine lights checked out?
Did u inspect the engine when u got it back and make sure all the plugs,brackets,connectors, etc... Was in the factory spot?
It's such a big job that I'm nervous that ill get a tech and he does a hack job.
If yours look good. Let me know so I can request that same tech since he's already familiar with the process . Thanx in advanced!

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09' PW Z34 NISMO #0432Current: F5 SR Intakes - Berk HFC - H&R 15mm Spacers - 265/305 BS RE-11's - Swift Spec R's
Next mods: Oil cooler - Big Brake kit - Osiris w/dyno