Excessive oil consumption?

Modshack · 04-08-2010, 04:05 PM

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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.

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