oil in tailpipe

CAN-ZED · 05-19-2009, 03:01 PM

Hi, my new 370 has about 600 miles on it now
noticed that tailpipes have a residue on them on inside at tips , looks like oil, black and thick
anyone seen this, is it normal during breakin?

ChrisSlicks · 05-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Burning a little oil is normal in the first 600 or 700 miles. Check you're oil level, you're probably down almost a quart by now.

Diversion · 05-19-2009, 03:38 PM

That's right, it's common to see this happen. The seals are in the process of seating during the break in phase and some oil might slip by into the exhaust.

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CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 15	oil in tailpipe Hi, my new 370 has about 600 miles on it now noticed that tailpipes have a residue on them on inside at tips , looks like oil, black and thick anyone seen this, is it normal during breakin?

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05-19-2009, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Burning a little oil is normal in the first 600 or 700 miles. Check you're oil level, you're probably down almost a quart by now.

05-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	That's right, it's common to see this happen. The seals are in the process of seating during the break in phase and some oil might slip by into the exhaust.