WORST DAY!!!! Possible engine blown???!!!!

esfourteen · 05-10-2011, 04:27 PM

i see a bent rod bolt in that mess, have you been checking your oil levels frequently?

Reality · 05-10-2011, 05:12 PM

Sux OP.. but it's not the first 3.7l engine to go boom in Canada.
Sounds like you have a good rapport with the Service Manager, which is Key in this situation. You should have no problems with warranty, because the Dealership will bill Nissan Canada, full-pop for labor to replace the motor.
-I went through 2 Rev-up, motors with warranty replacement.. that's how I know..

If you can take a positive from this situation.. If you have plans to go FI, you can ask them to install a new clutch+flywheel for you, at no charge.. since the motor is already out, they won't care!

-Again, I know this through experience.

GL!

roplusbee · 05-10-2011, 07:15 PM

WOW! That is some carnage right there dude.............'

I am glad that the dealer is on your side on this one. you are making me wnat to check my oil everyday............

Staples · 05-10-2011, 07:32 PM

I'm sorry man, but at least they said "oil consumption." That's really good news. Sounds like they'll take care of ya.

SPOHN · 05-10-2011, 07:34 PM

How does Nissan determine what is over excessive oil consumption?

jran76 · 05-10-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

How does Nissan determine what is over excessive oil consumption?

I don't remember the exact test, but they check it at 500-1000 mile intervals or similar after they do an oil change, and if it uses over 1-2 quarts it is considered excessive. Their definition of excessive is a lot more than yours probably would be. I just remember that, and that they had to do the testing/checks over a period of time/miles. That is usually followed up with a compression test, and possibly engine replacement....

SPOHN · 05-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jran76

I don't remember the exact test, but they check it at 500-1000 mile intervals or similar after they do an oil change, and if it uses over 1-2 quarts it is considered excessive. Their definition of excessive is a lot more than yours probably would be. I just remember that, and that they had to do the testing/checks over a period of time/miles. That is usually followed up with a compression test, and possibly engine replacement....

I can agree with that. My 350 did about half a quart every 2500 miles. I believe my 370 is at about 1/4 a quart every 2000. But those are some hard miles. I don't baby this puppy.

WShade · 05-10-2011, 07:57 PM

TSB: 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low

jran76 · 05-10-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

TSB: 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low

Thanks. I couldn't remember the exact amount and I guess it is not listed. I do remember it worked out to something like 1 quart every 1000-2000 miles. Mine does about 1/4 to 1/3 quart every 1000 miles which seems to be the going rate. My older G and Z were less than this (neither burned much at all, but both were VQ35DE's non-revup).

JTTZR · 05-10-2011, 08:36 PM

Scary stuff. Just ran into the garage to check my oil level.

jaycz · 05-10-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JTTZR

Scary stuff. Just ran into the garage to check my oil level.

Me too!

SPOHN · 05-10-2011, 09:03 PM

Check the coolant also. LOL

11Thumper · 05-10-2011, 09:19 PM

Hope this works out for you. Sounds like the dealer is helping you and not fighting it. I'm glad to hear that.

I have doubts that the crank pulley mod would cause this, but remember you're messing with how the engine was designed. The new pulley could (I mean it's possible, not absolute!) cause internal engine vibrations that might lead to cracking of critical components. Harmonics do play a role in engine longevity.

Best of luck to you!

Prosport Gauges · 05-10-2011, 09:39 PM

when i saw your mods and it said pulley! i instantly thought oh no. Heard to many horror stories with them.

Westwood · 05-11-2011, 12:08 AM

Thats the problem i rarely checked the oil level! you dont expect a brand new car to suck it like a 20 dolla hooker. Anyway ive learned my lesson!!! basically we gotta check the oil level every month cuz they took out the damn oil pressure gauge. That gauge was my best friend in my 350z.

05-10-2011, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 19	i see a bent rod bolt in that mess, have you been checking your oil levels frequently? __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

05-10-2011, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reality Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 290 Drives: '06 PPW GT Rep Power: 17	Sux OP.. but it's not the first 3.7l engine to go boom in Canada. Sounds like you have a good rapport with the Service Manager, which is Key in this situation. You should have no problems with warranty, because the Dealership will bill Nissan Canada, full-pop for labor to replace the motor. -I went through 2 Rev-up, motors with warranty replacement.. that's how I know.. If you can take a positive from this situation.. If you have plans to go FI, you can ask them to install a new clutch+flywheel for you, at no charge.. since the motor is already out, they won't care! -Again, I know this through experience. GL! __________________ //2005 35th SB #81 [tyra] SOLD //2006 GT PPW SOLD

05-10-2011, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	WOW! That is some carnage right there dude.............' I am glad that the dealer is on your side on this one. you are making me wnat to check my oil everyday............ __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

05-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Staples Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 546 Drives: '08 Infiniti G37s Rep Power: 16	I'm sorry man, but at least they said "oil consumption." That's really good news. Sounds like they'll take care of ya. __________________ '08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

05-10-2011, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	How does Nissan determine what is over excessive oil consumption? __________________

05-10-2011, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	TSB: 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

05-10-2011, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
JTTZR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 136 Drives: Renault Megane RS265 Rep Power: 15	Scary stuff. Just ran into the garage to check my oil level. __________________ 2014 Renault Megane R.S. Cup 265 Pipercross Panel Filter // Fastchip Stage 1 ECU remap

05-10-2011, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Check the coolant also. LOL __________________

05-10-2011, 09:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Hope this works out for you. Sounds like the dealer is helping you and not fighting it. I'm glad to hear that. I have doubts that the crank pulley mod would cause this, but remember you're messing with how the engine was designed. The new pulley could (I mean it's possible, not absolute!) cause internal engine vibrations that might lead to cracking of critical components. Harmonics do play a role in engine longevity. Best of luck to you!

05-10-2011, 09:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Prosport Gauges Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 339 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	when i saw your mods and it said pulley! i instantly thought oh no. Heard to many horror stories with them.

05-11-2011, 12:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 17	Thats the problem i rarely checked the oil level! you dont expect a brand new car to suck it like a 20 dolla hooker. Anyway ive learned my lesson!!! basically we gotta check the oil level every month cuz they took out the damn oil pressure gauge. That gauge was my best friend in my 350z. __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

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