I think that's abnormal. what is Nissan acceptable level for oil consumption? what is the mileage on your car?
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I burn little less than a quart after 3,000 miles, but I use motul 5w-40
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I have an '09 that had the same oil issues.
I did the oil consumption test at 42,000 kms. as per the TSB. Nissan then replaced my short block. NC, problem solved. This only applies to vehicles built before Apr.5 2010. You can get the pdf at: Nissan TSB reference: NTB10-090 Classification: EM10-005 Hope this helps. |
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they must have made some changes in the short block after April 5, 2010....
I am surprise they broke it down to that specific date for April. Quote:
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Some oil consumption is expected by all of today's manufacturers and almost designed into the engine. A "looser" engine will make more power and get better fuel economy at the expense of consuming oil. It's as simple as that.
Here is an interesting video from our favourite Australian that provides an excellent explanation on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1kqSo3aeM |
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I've added another 24,000 kms. since the replacement. And yeah, I gave it the mandatory break-in. Now, however, I drive it spirited like a sports car is meant to be driven, and the only oil added is for oil changes. |
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Also the fact Nissan has acknowledged a time frame ofnthe engines effected (most likely they tried a new cheaper ring manufacturer and it back fired) means they know they had an issue. Vw had the same thing happen in the v6 passats in early 2000's (sadly my sister just barely met the 1qt at 1k mi and car was nothing but problems) that gen vw quickly made me hate being a vw tech and lost all faith of the product line (1.8t POS, v6 oil consuming POS etc etc) luckily she got to trade it in later for a rogue and it's been great for many years now, which says a lot because she abuses cars and really should just stay with Honda like she's always had in the past (only way to kill a honda is on purpose with a lot of effort), but rogues going on I think 4-5 years now and going strong. |
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I did say "some" oil consumption is normal. But, there are people who truly believe that there should be absolutely no oil consumption between oil changes. None. This is almost impossible with today's engines. |
Okay guys it's been 970 miles since my last oil change (close enough) I checked oil level and it's about right on the dot at 8mm low. I read the tsb and I'm in the okay range. But we will see how it does until I actually need to do an oil change. But it did better then I expected :)
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Ok exact number is 7.62mm low
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