What's with the low oil?

V8Killer · 07-26-2011, 01:03 AM

When checking oil what temp do u do it? Do u check oil hot or cold or both?

onzedge · 07-26-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Now what happens if you do the oil changes yourself?!?!?!? Nissan won't honor it? That's dumb and BS. Nissan better honor the warranty. I mean I can save my old filter and old oil if that's what they need. Or do they want to see a receipt of the oil / filter purchases from walmart??? lol

You should keep your receipts for everything you buy for the car -- maintenance and modification parts/supplies alike. You should also have a log book in which you write everything you do to the vehicle -- what, when, mileage, etc.

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

When checking oil what temp do u do it? Do u check oil hot or cold or both?

Always check oil level when the engine has been sitting for a while. If you have an oil cooler, wait longer because it can take soem time for all of the oil to drain into the pan. Always check your oil at the same time of day/condition. To make it simple and consistent, I check oil levels in the morning, after the car has been siiting over night and before I start the engine.

FromG2Z · 07-26-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

You should keep your receipts for everything you buy for the car -- maintenance and modification parts/supplies alike. You should also have a log book in which you write everything you do to the vehicle -- what, when, mileage, etc.

I will do that now for sure. I figured for oil and oil filters though, I didn't need to keep my walmart/autozone, etc receipts. But I guess I will now. I don't think I have my Wix filter receipts anymore, nor my Invidia exhaust receipt... lol. I guess if they just SEE it there, that's proof enough.

As for the log book, yes, I have that log book in the glove box. I note all the gas, mileage, oil changes, mods, everything... date, and miles done.

mrmonopolis · 09-19-2011, 11:36 AM

First of all I would like to say this forum rocks! I originally thought this would be such a waste of my time and it has been the absolute opposite. So I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has posted or contributed any information or opinions to is thread. Also, special thanks to ONZEDGE (your a beast).I'll be updating this post on last time after I am finished with this process which should be very soon no later than next week. I will say this now though. Please everyone (make sure to document your maintenance activity thoroughly). I just wanted to let you all know that I am still working this situation out with Nissan and the results should be coming soon. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and information

Monopolis-

onzedge · 09-19-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmonopolis

First of all I would like to say this forum rocks! I originally thought this would be such a waste of my time and it has been the absolute opposite. So I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has posted or contributed any information or opinions to is thread. Also, special thanks to ONZEDGE (your a beast).I'll be updating this post on last time after I am finished with this process which should be very soon no later than next week. I will say this now though. Please everyone (make sure to document your maintenance activity thoroughly). I just wanted to let you all know that I am still working this situation out with Nissan and the results should be coming soon. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and information

Monopolis-

cosmicdust73 · 07-02-2012, 07:04 PM

My 2009 370z is at the dealer as we speak for what could end up being engine damage due to the oil consumption issue. I change my car's oil religiously using synthetic. Most I've ever gone before a change is around 5k on synthetic oil. Anyways, the other day the car just cut out when accelerating from a light. It didn't stall... but it bucked like a sonofabi*ch! Felt like the gears were screwed up or something because it forced me down to what felt like 20mph or so. Managed to get the car to the dealer. They noticed the oil was low which was a complete surprise to me. They thought it was a timing valve at first but that was not the problem. Now they're replacing a sprocket? If that doesn't solve it, it sounds like the car may require some big time engine work. I showed the dealer the TSB and my car is still under powertrain warranty... but I have to say this is a complete surprise for a car that has otherwise given me no issues whatsoever!

fighterinsnat · 07-02-2012, 08:59 PM

Hmmmm this sounds so familiar..........

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

07-26-2011, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 18	When checking oil what temp do u do it? Do u check oil hot or cold or both? __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

09-19-2011, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrmonopolis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z 09 Silver Rep Power: 16	Results Coming soon First of all I would like to say this forum rocks! I originally thought this would be such a waste of my time and it has been the absolute opposite. So I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has posted or contributed any information or opinions to is thread. Also, special thanks to ONZEDGE (your a beast).I'll be updating this post on last time after I am finished with this process which should be very soon no later than next week. I will say this now though. Please everyone (make sure to document your maintenance activity thoroughly). I just wanted to let you all know that I am still working this situation out with Nissan and the results should be coming soon. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and information Monopolis-

07-02-2012, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
cosmicdust73 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 45 Drives: 2013 370z Tour Sport Rep Power: 18	My 2009 370z is at the dealer as we speak for what could end up being engine damage due to the oil consumption issue. I change my car's oil religiously using synthetic. Most I've ever gone before a change is around 5k on synthetic oil. Anyways, the other day the car just cut out when accelerating from a light. It didn't stall... but it bucked like a sonofabich! Felt like the gears were screwed up or something because it forced me down to what felt like 20mph or so. Managed to get the car to the dealer. They noticed the oil was low which was a complete surprise to me. They thought it was a timing valve at first but that was not the problem. Now they're replacing a sprocket? If that doesn't solve it, it sounds like the car may require some big time engine work. I showed the dealer the TSB and my car is still under powertrain warranty... but I have to say this is a complete surprise for a car that has otherwise given me no issues whatsoever! Last edited by cosmicdust73; 07-02-2012 at 07:06 PM.*

07-02-2012, 08:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 16	Hmmmm this sounds so familiar.......... I'm glad I'm not the only one.