370Z oil consumption

WarmAndSCSI · 09-05-2010, 12:03 PM

About 5200 miles on our 2010 Z, oil changed to Castrol Syntec 0W-30 at 2050 miles or so. I left about 3/5 a bottle of 0W-30 after the change for top-offs and I still have 1/3 a bottle left after topping her off to the "full" dot at the last fill-up.

So maybe 1/4 qt. consumption over 3150 miles. Seems healthy to me!

bluzman · 09-05-2010, 07:07 PM

I've got an '09 (bought 17 Jan 09). It now has ~33,500 miles on the odometer and it's been ~3,500 miles since the last oil and oil filter change (Mobil 1 and Bosch filter as usual). As always, there's been no apparent oil consumption. FWIW, I broke it in per the manual but I've never babied it since then.

SCHREP · 09-28-2010, 04:42 PM

I have an 09 370z with aprox 18500, last oil change was at 15000. I just had
to add 3 qts. Have been using castrol synthetic.
Not pleased

wishihadnav · 09-28-2010, 05:16 PM

^^3qts is too much imo

NISMOFO · 09-28-2010, 05:59 PM

Those with the oil consumption issue, do you drive you cars hard at all......redline or anything like that....or just casual driving?

NeverBoneStck · 09-28-2010, 10:03 PM

This sounds like the 06 rev up oil consumption thread.. Fail by Nissan!!

cossie1600 · 09-28-2010, 10:32 PM

I am lucky, no oil consumption on mine. I track and autox my car 80% of the time, I still don't have to use more than one quart in between oil change

sonic370 · 09-29-2010, 05:47 PM

this is not meant to be a smart xss remark.
but why would anyone drive their car until it went into limp mode.

wouldn't common sense say check your oil way before then.
wonder how much oil is left in the motor when it hits limp mode. 2 quarts??

there was a guy i know who drove his with only a quart and a half left in it
and the dealer told him tough xxit.

i mean if you take your car into a dealer with one quart in it,there gonna
look at you like your an idiot.

wilsonp · 09-29-2010, 11:28 PM

If the car never lights up the low oil light, or the temperature never goes up more than it normally does for you, how would you know or why would you expect you need to check the oil between changes?

I have never had a car that needed checking between changes, until now (maybe).

sonic370 · 09-30-2010, 05:15 PM

I agree how would you know. These cars shouldn't burn the oil the way they do.
But others don't burn any. One shouldn't have to worry about checking your oil after every fill up,not on a 40,000 car. But my point was its neglect not to..
Anyone who reads this forum knows about the oil issue....

FricFrac · 10-01-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

If the car never lights up the low oil light, or the temperature never goes up more than it normally does for you, how would you know or why would you expect you need to check the oil between changes?

I have never had a car that needed checking between changes, until now (maybe).

Is it just me or is anyone else shocked that it's not common knowledge that you are suppose to periodically check your fluid levels? You check how much gas is in the tank - why is the oil any less important to monitor? It's a good habit to check the oil level when you fill up.

cossie1600 · 09-30-2010, 05:18 PM

vp of common sense would tell you to check your oil and air pressure every 2 to 3 fill up. its just smart to do so, are we really that lazy?

sonic370 · 09-30-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

vp of common sense would tell you to check your oil and air pressure every 2 to 3 fill up. its just smart to do so, are we really that lazy?

I agree totally i'm showing my age,but anyone who drove in the 70'sand 80's
knew they better check the oil,water and air.

wilsonp · 10-01-2010, 06:46 PM

Because the car isn't supposed to consume oil between changes. At least not in the last 30 years.

WarmAndSCSI · 10-01-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

Because the car isn't supposed to consume oil between changes. At least not in the last 30 years.

Sure, but what if your car develops an unexpected oil leak at a seal, RTV joint, cover, drain plug, etc.? Wouldn't you want to catch that and have it repaired under warranty before reaching the point of having to replace the entire engine?

09-05-2010, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	About 5200 miles on our 2010 Z, oil changed to Castrol Syntec 0W-30 at 2050 miles or so. I left about 3/5 a bottle of 0W-30 after the change for top-offs and I still have 1/3 a bottle left after topping her off to the "full" dot at the last fill-up. So maybe 1/4 qt. consumption over 3150 miles. Seems healthy to me! __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

09-05-2010, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	I've got an '09 (bought 17 Jan 09). It now has ~33,500 miles on the odometer and it's been ~3,500 miles since the last oil and oil filter change (Mobil 1 and Bosch filter as usual). As always, there's been no apparent oil consumption. FWIW, I broke it in per the manual but I've never babied it since then. __________________ My Gallery

09-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 18	This sounds like the 06 rev up oil consumption thread.. Fail by Nissan!! __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

09-29-2010, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	If the car never lights up the low oil light, or the temperature never goes up more than it normally does for you, how would you know or why would you expect you need to check the oil between changes? I have never had a car that needed checking between changes, until now (maybe). __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-01-2010, 06:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Because the car isn't supposed to consume oil between changes. At least not in the last 30 years. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-28-2010, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCHREP Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: COLORADO Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z BLUE 6 SPEED Rep Power: 16	I have an 09 370z with aprox 18500, last oil change was at 15000. I just had to add 3 qts. Have been using castrol synthetic. Not pleased

09-28-2010, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^^3qts is too much imo

09-28-2010, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
NISMOFO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Those with the oil consumption issue, do you drive you cars hard at all......redline or anything like that....or just casual driving?

09-28-2010, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I am lucky, no oil consumption on mine. I track and autox my car 80% of the time, I still don't have to use more than one quart in between oil change

09-29-2010, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	this is not meant to be a smart xss remark. but why would anyone drive their car until it went into limp mode. wouldn't common sense say check your oil way before then. wonder how much oil is left in the motor when it hits limp mode. 2 quarts?? there was a guy i know who drove his with only a quart and a half left in it and the dealer told him tough xxit. i mean if you take your car into a dealer with one quart in it,there gonna look at you like your an idiot.

09-30-2010, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	I agree how would you know. These cars shouldn't burn the oil the way they do. But others don't burn any. One shouldn't have to worry about checking your oil after every fill up,not on a 40,000 car. But my point was its neglect not to.. Anyone who reads this forum knows about the oil issue....

09-30-2010, 05:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	vp of common sense would tell you to check your oil and air pressure every 2 to 3 fill up. its just smart to do so, are we really that lazy?

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