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Old 09-16-2010, 11:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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After they did my first oil change to nissan ester I checked the level at about 3750 miles and it was below the L on the dipstick. I changed it immediately to full synthetic which I heard is good for a lot longer than 3750, its been 200 miles and it went from the H on the dipstick to about halfway . I think its about time I call my dealership
I don't think you should have changed to synthetic that early...
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I don't think you should have changed to synthetic that early...
Are you an engine builder?

Switched to synthetic at a conservative 2000 miles on the Z, much like I switch to synthetic right at 1200 miles on all my built turbo engines... hasn't burnt a DROP since switching.

It's safe to run the VHR on synthetic out of the box, if and only if you break it in aggressively. Mobil 1 comes as factory fill on many cars - Corvette, Evo's, Mercedes AMG (I believe)...
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After they did my first oil change to nissan ester I checked the level at about 3750 miles and it was below the L on the dipstick. I changed it immediately to full synthetic which I heard is good for a lot longer than 3750, its been 200 miles and it went from the H on the dipstick to about halfway . I think its about time I call my dealership
Half way down dipstick = 12 mm
200 miles = NO GOOD

Again this is for the G37 TSB, but it's still not good and I would...


Definitely get it into the dealer and have them record on your service record that "Customer states that engine is consuming excessive amounts of oil' and request the dealer to start an oil consumption test. It's important that you have them record this ASAP on your service record. Call it a cya (cover your arse) for any future decisions from NNA (Nissan North America) to replace your engine.
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