Oil Consumption Test Today

DooDooBrown · 03-05-2010, 02:10 PM

Yes, I am saying that it is at 3/4 after just changing the oil 1,050 miles exactly... It was also a little overfilled ( Right on the H, a little above the top hole)..... If I where to go without ever checking the oil, I would hate to see what would happen.... At 7500 miles (or however long it took), I would have zero oil.... I would have no issue, and I find it to be perfectly acceptable if it is at 3/4 after 7500 miles, but this is *ONLY 1000 MILES AFTER THE OIL CHANGE* ... I am sorry, I didnt pay this much money to have to keep a spare quart of oil with me on long road trips..... I understand that engines burn oil, hell, I drive fire trucks at work. We tax those engines more than most people tax the engines on their Z's.... But they usually are good for burning 2 qts of oil every 10,000 miles or so.... Even that would be acceptible....
I know this is an issue, and it is only going to be a matter of time before Nissan realizes this is going to be an issue. My only question is what happens from there??? I have heard numerious people on this fourm state that after engine swaps, the car isn't the same, and there are issues, etc.... I don't really want that... Not to mention, I would assume that it would come up in a carfax report.... Anyone got any ideas??

Modshack · 03-05-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

My only question is what happens from there??? I have heard numerious people on this fourm state that after engine swaps, the car isn't the same, and there are issues, etc.... I don't really want that... Not to mention, I would assume that it would come up in a carfax report.... Anyone got any ideas??

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..

IDZRVIT · 03-05-2010, 07:17 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..

Burning a quart of oil per 1000 miles is an acceptable amount in the automotive industry whether it be a Veyron or an Accent. I would be checking my oil at every fill up and also carry a quart in the car at all times.

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.

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."

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DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 18	Yes, I am saying that it is at 3/4 after just changing the oil 1,050 miles exactly... It was also a little overfilled ( Right on the H, a little above the top hole)..... If I where to go without ever checking the oil, I would hate to see what would happen.... At 7500 miles (or however long it took), I would have zero oil.... I would have no issue, and I find it to be perfectly acceptable if it is at 3/4 after 7500 miles, but this is ONLY 1000 MILES AFTER THE OIL CHANGE ... I am sorry, I didnt pay this much money to have to keep a spare quart of oil with me on long road trips..... I understand that engines burn oil, hell, I drive fire trucks at work. We tax those engines more than most people tax the engines on their Z's.... But they usually are good for burning 2 qts of oil every 10,000 miles or so.... Even that would be acceptible.... I know this is an issue, and it is only going to be a matter of time before Nissan realizes this is going to be an issue. My only question is what happens from there??? I have heard numerious people on this fourm state that after engine swaps, the car isn't the same, and there are issues, etc.... I don't really want that... Not to mention, I would assume that it would come up in a carfax report.... Anyone got any ideas?? Last edited by DooDooBrown; 03-05-2010 at 02:22 PM.

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