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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown
Hey all,
Like many, my Z has been drinking oil... I recently took her in to the service department, and they told me to come back in 1000 miles to perform an oil consumption test. Today is the day. I woke up, went downstairs, and checked the dipstick, it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles. My question to all you out there is,
1). What can expect going into the dealership today? (I know about the whole 1 qt. 1000 miles)
2). What is generally the course of action if they do determine that my engine is drinking oil?
3). Will this issue affect my resale value in the future (if they wind up replacing the engine??)
My car just turned 9,000 miles on it, and the problem has yet to stop...
Thanks!
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Consider yourself lucky if your engine is using 1/4 qt/1000 miles.
My original engine used almost 2 qts every 800-900 miles. Ultimately Thousand Oaks Nissan installed a new engine. To the best of my recollection, it was their first 370Z to work on; luckily, no issues so far. Do I feel different about the car and the semi-bad experience? No! I saw the glass as half-full (I put about 9,000 miles on the old engine).
Search the web; I believe that unless your motor is consuming 1 qt/1000 miles, the manufacturer would not replace the motor --- (so I read anyway).
Whatever happens, good luck.