Oil Consumption Test Today

j.arnaldo · 03-06-2010, 12:40 PM

Is that a revival of the 2006 350Z issue, guys? Whoa!

blackflag · 03-06-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Don't worry...You won't be getting a new engine so no need to sweat that. If you were burining a quart per 7 to 800 miles like a few others that got engines you could then start.
Sorry, but this sounds more like whining than a problem. The world is not a perfect place.. The fact that your dealer is only doing your FREE oil change at 7500 miles has nothing to do with your need to check and maintain the car. Cars use oil, some use more than others. Get over it. I had a car that didn't stop using til it hit 15K.

The general sense of entitlement here is amazing..

What are you not getting here?

He said 3/4 full in 1000 miles. That's 1/4 down. As in 1.25 quarts lost in 1000 miles. That's crazy, and I'll be keeping an eye on mine.

1 quart per 1000 miles was acceptable 20 years ago - not today.

LateralG'z · 03-06-2010, 11:51 PM

That is not acceptable for a new car. New cars do not burn oil like unless there is something wrong with it. I think you have a problem and should see a different dealer to see what they say. You can send a email to nissan north america service department and see if what they say.

cab83_750 · 03-07-2010, 12:36 AM

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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!

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.

Modshack · 03-07-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blackflag

What are you not getting here?

He said 3/4 full in 1000 miles. That's 1/4 down. As in 1.25 quarts lost in 1000 miles. That's crazy, and I'll be keeping an eye on mine.

Wow! You guys must be students of the New Math. 1/4 down on the stick is roughly 1/4 quart. The sky must be falling where you live...

blackflag · 03-07-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

1/4 down on the stick

I don't think he ever said that. He said his oil was "3/4 full." He didn't say anything about the stick.

I could be wrong, but I interpret that as 3/4 = 3.75 Qt. full. (or so).

I mean, in his first post, he said, "whole 1 qt. 1000 miles."

Modshack · 03-07-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

I woke up, went downstairs, and checked the dipstick, it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles.

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

2). I asked the service representitive, and he said I can check the oil as much as I pleased, however, I can not add oil unless it is below the L mark (had to give him a call).
3). It took me approx. 1 month to put on 1000 miles (We have had snow on the ground for much of January/Feb. in WV

When I checked my oil initally, it was right at the H, a little over-filled.

The difference from H to L on the stick is just a level indicator. It does not measure the total 5 quarts in the sump. Just the top 1-1.5 quarts..Some misinterpretation here methinks..
1/4 down (or 3/4 up from low) is 1/4 quart or so. An overfilled engine will burn more oil so it's really hard to tell what is actually going on. This is hardly a scientific consumption test at this point.

There's really no point in arguing....He's using more then NONE but (considerably) LESS than it will take for Nissan to consider this an issue. When you start seeing a quart or more disappear in a thousand miles or less they will look harder at it..

blackflag · 03-07-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

There's really no point in arguing....He's using more then NONE but (considerably) LESS than it will take for Nissan to consider this an issue. When you start seeing a quart or more disappear in a thousand miles or less they will look harder at it..

Maybe what he's saying is ambiguous, then. I interpret it as 3.75 when he says "it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles."

I agree if it's 1/4 qt in 1000 miles, it's not good, but it's not something that would be fixed. But if he's saying 1.25 qt. in 1000 miles - that's outrageous. They'd damn well better fix that.

Modshack · 03-07-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blackflag

Maybe what he's saying is ambiguous, then. I interpret it as 3.75 when he says "it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles."

I agree if it's 1/4 qt in 1000 miles, it's not good, but it's not something that would be fixed. But if he's saying 1.25 qt. in 1000 miles - that's outrageous. They'd damn well better fix that.

Yeah, he was supposed to call the service manager if it dipped below the "L" which it would have using your interpretation, and there is no mention of that. The only measurement scale you have is L and H.

blackflag · 03-07-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, he was supposed to call the service manager if it dipped below the "L" which it would have using your interpretation, and there is no mention of that. The only measurement scale you have is L and H.

Yeah, true. But usually the stick is long enough on the end to see how much lower it is than "L"...I can't remember if it is on this engine or not.

But I think I'm going to go check my oil right now.

DooDooBrown · 03-07-2010, 03:32 PM

Damn guys, all this discussion about low and high, and you got me confused... Was only trying to document my experance, will let you know how the next visit goes... No, it is not burning more than 1 qt. every thousand miles, it still runs fine.... What I meant to say was that from the time of the fill up (it being slightly overfilled), to the time it is now, on the dip stick, I still goes up 3/4 of the way. It is now below the H mark, but still within normal operating range. The service advisor stated to me not to add any oil, etc, however, if the engine was desperatly low on oil (like barely on the dipstick) to add some more after I give him a call. Thanks to all of you who have helped... I am not trying to whine, I am not trying to cry foul, I just wanted some answers to this question. Thanks to all that responded.

tbonesteak · 03-07-2010, 03:54 PM

haha ya'll need to first learn to read the damn stick, and then we'll talk.

Modshack · 03-07-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

haha ya'll need to first learn to read the damn stick, and then we'll talk.

Yup....Between the holes, Not the H and L stamp...

Daishi · 03-08-2010, 04:35 PM

so drive the car 4,000 miles add a quart and let the dealer change the oil at 7,500 and repeat.. 1/4 of a quart per thousand isnt much. and will most likely go away anyway.. My car burned some oil before the first oil change after that it hasnt burned a drop. Your car burns so little maybe it will work itself out after your next oil change.

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LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	That is not acceptable for a new car. New cars do not burn oil like unless there is something wrong with it. I think you have a problem and should see a different dealer to see what they say. You can send a email to nissan north america service department and see if what they say. __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

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03-06-2010, 12:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Is that a revival of the 2006 350Z issue, guys? Whoa!

03-07-2010, 03:32 PM	#41 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 15	Damn guys, all this discussion about low and high, and you got me confused... Was only trying to document my experance, will let you know how the next visit goes... No, it is not burning more than 1 qt. every thousand miles, it still runs fine.... What I meant to say was that from the time of the fill up (it being slightly overfilled), to the time it is now, on the dip stick, I still goes up 3/4 of the way. It is now below the H mark, but still within normal operating range. The service advisor stated to me not to add any oil, etc, however, if the engine was desperatly low on oil (like barely on the dipstick) to add some more after I give him a call. Thanks to all of you who have helped... I am not trying to whine, I am not trying to cry foul, I just wanted some answers to this question. Thanks to all that responded.

03-07-2010, 03:54 PM	#42 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	haha ya'll need to first learn to read the damn stick, and then we'll talk.

03-08-2010, 04:35 PM	#44 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 16	so drive the car 4,000 miles add a quart and let the dealer change the oil at 7,500 and repeat.. 1/4 of a quart per thousand isnt much. and will most likely go away anyway.. My car burned some oil before the first oil change after that it hasnt burned a drop. Your car burns so little maybe it will work itself out after your next oil change.