370Z oil consumption

ZeeYouLater · 03-22-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

The irony of it al is the oils of today are of such superior quality and engine protection over those oils produced prior to 20 years ago. If anything the oil changes should have gotten extended not reduced as they have historically become.

But like PT Barum said "there is a sucker born every day". Its just so happens thre has been two entire generations born that have bought right into the

of the oil industry. Do yourself a favor and don't be one of them.

In the german z manual like most other german cars alow 10W40 (its ok). It depends on the temperature range you want to use the car. And the companys use a 5Wxx or 0Wxx into the engine to sell it in cold and hot areas. If you put a 10W40 inside it is also ok. If you use non syntehic oil throw it out earlyer. A 10W40 is also better for the hydraulic tappets (reduces ticking i dont want to explain)..

Every one with the 0Wxx 5Wxx oil will damm me now. But i wont care cause i know what the API Motoroil classification is worthy. Of corse you have to drive 20-30min before you can rev the engine high.. thats all (oil temp gauge).

For cold starts and hig rev the 0Wxx 5Wxx will help the speedy and impatient people a time (guarantee issue). But this oil is burned more cause its more viscous (reasoned ! 0Wxx Its always a problem with turbos rotary "gasket" and oxgen air sense pollution and the resulting dramas cause of intake with sensor pollution )

P.S.: I do my first exchange after the low rev burn in with a changing to 10W40 Mos2 Oil (I can post the pdf temp issues for SAE classes from the german manuel if you dont believe )

Dont rev the engine high in burn in,cause if there is maybe some metal from production drill (chipping waste) in the engine not rinsing perfectly before mounting it together; so you will ruin it and the oil type didnt matter any more (dealer test drive cars with low milage..i did it too but not on my Z

). (its an aluminium engine so no magnetic will help in the oil stream ..of course the pistons floating surface is not out of aluminium)

All self educated Oil professors/popes can banish me cause i know oil threads are useless discussions in all kind of Forums (cause of no API/SAE knowlege)

so i will be quiet for ever ... this is my last and only oil post

hswen · 03-23-2010, 10:21 PM

Well I started this thread a few months ago & now I have about 10,000 km on my 370. Thankfully the oil consumption has abaited significantly. I purchased a VIP package from the dealer so you get free oil services (regular oil) for as long as you own the vehicle, up to 4 per year. I do pay extra to run Mobile1 - 5W-30. I'm consuming about 1/2 litre in 3,000 km. I do run this car a little hard sometimes.

Other than that I had the rear hatch springs replaced under warranty cause the thing just stopped popping open & you had to lift as you pressed the button. The clutch has also calmed down & is not as grabby as it was.
All in all I'm pretty happy with "Beyonce" -(stand 10ft behind a 370 & you will get the reference). Getting a lot more comfortable going sideways too.
This car is too much fun!

Thanks for responding to this thread.

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hswen Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Moody BC Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 17	Well I started this thread a few months ago & now I have about 10,000 km on my 370. Thankfully the oil consumption has abaited significantly. I purchased a VIP package from the dealer so you get free oil services (regular oil) for as long as you own the vehicle, up to 4 per year. I do pay extra to run Mobile1 - 5W-30. I'm consuming about 1/2 litre in 3,000 km. I do run this car a little hard sometimes. Other than that I had the rear hatch springs replaced under warranty cause the thing just stopped popping open & you had to lift as you pressed the button. The clutch has also calmed down & is not as grabby as it was. All in all I'm pretty happy with "Beyonce" -(stand 10ft behind a 370 & you will get the reference). Getting a lot more comfortable going sideways too. This car is too much fun! Thanks for responding to this thread.