Excessive oil consumption?

zilent_jay · 04-06-2010, 05:37 PM

Lynch - I'm curious... did you get a short or long block? Luckily I just got a call informing me they canceled the order for the short block and are ordering a long block instead. Nissan wants to capture the entire engine for analysis. It's completely normal operation, though.

Montez · 04-06-2010, 06:22 PM

Amazes me that Nissan still produces alot of oil burners, this problem started with the 3.5. Lots of 350Z, 02+ Maxima and G35/37 guys have this issue, this comes up alot in those forums as well. The old VQ 3.0 and VG series did not have this issue nearly as much.

Lynchmawb · 04-07-2010, 10:34 AM

Mine was replaced with a long block looking at the parts list....

pushn2pull · 05-14-2010, 06:33 PM

Just arrived at 13K after completing 2 oil consumption tests. New Engine will arrive within 2 weeks.

pushn2pull · 04-07-2010, 06:35 PM

First, I love this car! I purchased this car for myself March 09 base manual pearl white with sports package. I avoid driving behind anyone without mud flaps. I’m that guy that parks way out there away from it all. I hand wash & dry it with only my hand.

So, the car has had 4 oil changes all done buy Nissan. I took car in at 11k because the loud slapping sounds at start up coming from the engine. The Service Mgr requested servicing records when and where last oil change was done. The Servicing Mgr stated the vehicle had practically no oil. I became upset the fact I didn’t check this. My last oil change was done at the Dealer and it was a disaster. I will never go to that Nissan Dealership again. There Service Departing has a 1 star rating when I googled them, anyway they curbed my rear wheel in 3 separate locations while fixing a nail in the tire my rear tire and dented the rocker panel. They offered to resurface the wheel and gave me touchup paint. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs and they did not believe me nor care point blank. I also called BBB and I got a call from the GM. The resolution was swapping parts from a new Z.

So Nissan is now undergoing an oil consumption test and I am advised to drive 1K and report back. I drove the car normally as daily commute to work. I noticed a loss in power and the noise came before 1k was completed. Service dept stated oil is low again and if it were a millimeter lower the engine would be replaced. The car had to be toped off to redo the oil consumption test. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs again and I told them I no longer want the car and requested them to buy it back, they stated that’s not practical and its under warranty. Perhaps I’m not being reasonable. I am that guy!

j.arnaldo · 04-08-2010, 10:55 AM

Just like most of the '06 350s. Nissan has got to do sump'n on this issue.

Modshack · 04-08-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Just like most of the '06 350s. Nissan has got to do sump'n on this issue.

"Most" 06's did not have a problem, and in case you haven't noticed, all EXCESSIVE oil consumption issues reported here (not the whiners using a quart every 3K) have been dealt with by replacing the motor..

j.arnaldo · 04-08-2010, 01:39 PM

That's exactly what I mean, mod'; a spanking new ride shouldn't need a new engine in the first place, man. The "Quality Control" personnel at Nissan need to get on the ball. Sorry if I hurt sensibilities, dude, but these "clunky MT", "oil consumption", "hatch door issue", "squeak", etc., posts are popping up like rabbits.

Modshack · 04-08-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

That's exactly what I mean, mod'; a spanking new ride shouldn't need a new engine in the first place, man. The "Quality Control" personnel at Nissan need to get on the ball. Sorry if I hurt sensibilities, dude, but these "clunky MT", "oil consumption", "hatch door issue", "squeak", etc., posts are popping up like rabbits.

I understand your car is "FLAWLESS" but understand, that cars are made by man and machines..they can't be perfect...ever. It's a New model and small glitches are to be expected. Despite that, JD Powers gave it the highest initial quality award in it's class...(that award determined from owner feedback, Doh!) The VAST majority of 370's have no issues at all despite what you read here. Reports here are from a very small cross-section of owners that don't seem to really know much about cars.

zilent_jay · 04-08-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I understand your car is "FLAWLESS" but understand, that cars are made by man and machines..they can't be perfect...ever. It's a New model and small glitches are to be expected. Despite that, JD Powers gave it the highest initial quality award in it's class...(that award determined from owner feedback, Doh!) The VAST majority of 370's have no issues at all despite what you read here. Reports here are from a very small cross-section of owners that don't seem to really know much about cars.

Initial quality? What good is initial quality if the motor only lasts until your first oil change? LOL.... let's see a real metric after a year or two.

I appreciate that last comment too. I enjoy going to the track and knowing a thing or two about what I am doing. I also like taking pictures.

Hallett Raceway 8-29-08

Sheriffs Track 7-20-08

Sherrifs Track 6-22-08

So, let's get rid of this notion that these oil hungry motors only affect noobs who don't know how to check their oil. If that were the case then damn near every 370 would be having issues.

Vegitto-kun · 04-08-2010, 01:49 PM

the only problems I have had so far are the windows not popping back up and the boot door.

oil consumption is really low for some reason

zilent_jay · 04-08-2010, 05:56 PM

BTW... I'm @ 500 miles since last top off and already almost a quart low. Damn, I must be doing something wrong!! LOL

whealy · 11-03-2011, 09:43 PM

Just got my test results back today. I used about 3/4 of a quart over 1000 miles coming up on 5K in my 2010 Roadster. Accoring to the (Infiniti) TSB I should not have exceeded .43 of a quart within a 1000 mile test (Assuming low to high mark on the dip is 1 quart as they measure this stuff with a ruler in millimeters). So they ordered me a new short block. I noticed oil useage leading up to the first oil change that triggered the concern and ultimatly the dealers test.

alcorrea · 11-11-2011, 04:50 PM

I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car.

cosmicdust73 · 08-24-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcorrea

I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car.

See this is what I'm afraid of... my short block installation will most likely be completed today but there is no guarantee this will even fix the problem.

04-06-2010, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
zilent_jay Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 96 Drives: 2009 MB Base Sport Rep Power: 17	Lynch - I'm curious... did you get a short or long block? Luckily I just got a call informing me they canceled the order for the short block and are ordering a long block instead. Nissan wants to capture the entire engine for analysis. It's completely normal operation, though. Last edited by zilent_jay; 04-06-2010 at 05:40 PM.

05-14-2010, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
pushn2pull Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 Rep Power: 16	update Just arrived at 13K after completing 2 oil consumption tests. New Engine will arrive within 2 weeks.

04-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	That's exactly what I mean, mod'; a spanking new ride shouldn't need a new engine in the first place, man. The "Quality Control" personnel at Nissan need to get on the ball. Sorry if I hurt sensibilities, dude, but these "clunky MT", "oil consumption", "hatch door issue", "squeak", etc., posts are popping up like rabbits. Initial Z likes this.

11-11-2011, 04:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
alcorrea Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 17 Drives: nissan 370z white Rep Power: 16	I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car. __________________

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04-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	Amazes me that Nissan still produces alot of oil burners, this problem started with the 3.5. Lots of 350Z, 02+ Maxima and G35/37 guys have this issue, this comes up alot in those forums as well. The old VQ 3.0 and VG series did not have this issue nearly as much.

04-07-2010, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lynchmawb Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z TS Blue M6 Rep Power: 17	Mine was replaced with a long block looking at the parts list....

04-07-2010, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
pushn2pull Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 Rep Power: 16	First, I love this car! I purchased this car for myself March 09 base manual pearl white with sports package. I avoid driving behind anyone without mud flaps. I’m that guy that parks way out there away from it all. I hand wash & dry it with only my hand. So, the car has had 4 oil changes all done buy Nissan. I took car in at 11k because the loud slapping sounds at start up coming from the engine. The Service Mgr requested servicing records when and where last oil change was done. The Servicing Mgr stated the vehicle had practically no oil. I became upset the fact I didn’t check this. My last oil change was done at the Dealer and it was a disaster. I will never go to that Nissan Dealership again. There Service Departing has a 1 star rating when I googled them, anyway they curbed my rear wheel in 3 separate locations while fixing a nail in the tire my rear tire and dented the rocker panel. They offered to resurface the wheel and gave me touchup paint. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs and they did not believe me nor care point blank. I also called BBB and I got a call from the GM. The resolution was swapping parts from a new Z. So Nissan is now undergoing an oil consumption test and I am advised to drive 1K and report back. I drove the car normally as daily commute to work. I noticed a loss in power and the noise came before 1k was completed. Service dept stated oil is low again and if it were a millimeter lower the engine would be replaced. The car had to be toped off to redo the oil consumption test. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs again and I told them I no longer want the car and requested them to buy it back, they stated that’s not practical and its under warranty. Perhaps I’m not being reasonable. I am that guy!

04-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Just like most of the '06 350s. Nissan has got to do sump'n on this issue.

04-08-2010, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	the only problems I have had so far are the windows not popping back up and the boot door. oil consumption is really low for some reason

04-08-2010, 05:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
zilent_jay Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 96 Drives: 2009 MB Base Sport Rep Power: 17	BTW... I'm @ 500 miles since last top off and already almost a quart low. Damn, I must be doing something wrong!! LOL

11-03-2011, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Just got my test results back today. I used about 3/4 of a quart over 1000 miles coming up on 5K in my 2010 Roadster. Accoring to the (Infiniti) TSB I should not have exceeded .43 of a quart within a 1000 mile test (Assuming low to high mark on the dip is 1 quart as they measure this stuff with a ruler in millimeters). So they ordered me a new short block. I noticed oil useage leading up to the first oil change that triggered the concern and ultimatly the dealers test.