370Z oil consumption

antennahead · 08-11-2009, 09:29 PM

Got me paranoid, especially after owning an '06 OC Z. Just checked the oil level, 2500 miles since the first oil change, 4500 miles total on the car. Level was just below half, approaching 2/3 down from High......... that makes me feel better. A little off topic, but checking the level just now, it has been 4 1/2 hours since I got home, car has been sitting in the garage. The engine was still so hot that it would burn your hand to leave it on any metal part for longer than a second or two. Man, this engine bay is tight and closed off, no heat dissipation at all. Any one else notice this?

John

Modshack · 08-11-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

. Man, this engine bay is tight and closed off, no heat dissipation at all. Any one else notice this?

John

Pull all the rubber gaskets across the rear of the engine (they just snap out). They will allow a bit of ventilation, both moving and stopped. I've recorded significant temp reductions on other cars. Things will be a little louder as the gaskets are mostly for NVH, but you might like the induction growl. You can also pop the plastic piece at the rear strut tower mount for even more air. This engine dies not run partcularly hot. I generally see 182 degrees water temps while moving which is pretty cool..

antennahead · 08-11-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Pull all the rubber gaskets across the rear of the engine (they just snap out). They will allow a bit of ventilation, both moving and stopped. I've recorded significant temp reductions on other cars. Things will be a little louder as the gaskets are mostly for NVH, but you might like the induction growl. You can also pop the plastic piece at the rear strut tower mount for even more air. This engine dies not run partcularly hot. I generally see 182 degrees water temps while moving which is pretty cool..

If I pull the gaskets out across the rear, any issues with water running down into the engine bay?

John

grahfz · 08-11-2009, 11:58 PM

No more than if you drove around with no hood at all.

Modshack · 08-12-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

If I pull the gaskets out across the rear, any issues with water running down into the engine bay?

John

None whatsoever..

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Originally Posted by grahfz

No more than if you drove around with no hood at all.

Apparently you have not tried it. I'd throw some datalogged charts up but I don't think you'd get it.....

grahfz · 08-12-2009, 12:08 PM

I was only responding to the risk of water. Everything in there should be weathersealed. I've driven many cars around without a hood. Some even during the rain.

awesomez · 08-12-2009, 12:23 PM

I must say that too many of Z owners seem to blow things out of proportion. I am at 7500 miles with my 370Z, daily driver from early April and I haven't had a single issue. I even drove it on 900 mile trip without stopping to Miami without any issues. 110 degree heat 100% humidity in south florida and my oil temperature never reached 230 degrees (I was driving normally). I have the dealer change my oil at 3000 miles, and if I am to exceed I stop driving the car until it's changed. I use synthetic oil and never had to refill.
My only real complaint is that those wide rear tires with sport package create way too much road noise for long trips.

I have never had oil or any other issues, other then passenger window motor needed to be replaced on my 350Z as well.

FERRARI · 10-12-2010, 06:23 PM

[QUOTE=antennahead;147533]Got me paranoid, especially after owning an '06 OC Z. Just checked the oil level, 2500 miles since the first oil change, 4500 miles total on the car. Level was just below half, approaching 2/3 down from High.........

Wow ......I check my oil at least once a week.....and top it off if needed. Read the manual............if you dont top it off, you are running your engine with less oil than it is made to have to lubricate and cool your engine !!!

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08-11-2009, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 59	Got me paranoid, especially after owning an '06 OC Z. Just checked the oil level, 2500 miles since the first oil change, 4500 miles total on the car. Level was just below half, approaching 2/3 down from High......... that makes me feel better. A little off topic, but checking the level just now, it has been 4 1/2 hours since I got home, car has been sitting in the garage. The engine was still so hot that it would burn your hand to leave it on any metal part for longer than a second or two. Man, this engine bay is tight and closed off, no heat dissipation at all. Any one else notice this? John

08-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 18	No more than if you drove around with no hood at all.

08-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 18	I was only responding to the risk of water. Everything in there should be weathersealed. I've driven many cars around without a hood. Some even during the rain.

08-12-2009, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 18	I must say that too many of Z owners seem to blow things out of proportion. I am at 7500 miles with my 370Z, daily driver from early April and I haven't had a single issue. I even drove it on 900 mile trip without stopping to Miami without any issues. 110 degree heat 100% humidity in south florida and my oil temperature never reached 230 degrees (I was driving normally). I have the dealer change my oil at 3000 miles, and if I am to exceed I stop driving the car until it's changed. I use synthetic oil and never had to refill. My only real complaint is that those wide rear tires with sport package create way too much road noise for long trips. I have never had oil or any other issues, other then passenger window motor needed to be replaced on my 350Z as well.

10-12-2010, 06:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 494	[QUOTE=antennahead;147533]Got me paranoid, especially after owning an '06 OC Z. Just checked the oil level, 2500 miles since the first oil change, 4500 miles total on the car. Level was just below half, approaching 2/3 down from High......... Wow ......I check my oil at least once a week.....and top it off if needed. Read the manual............if you dont top it off, you are running your engine with less oil than it is made to have to lubricate and cool your engine !!!