Z Owners, check your oil, post mileage and how far "down" it is...

Mullet Parade · 08-12-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm supposed to take a test drive this weekend and it seems like every thread I read makes me less and less excited for it.

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I'm supposed to take a test drive this weekend and it seems like every thread I read makes me less and less excited for it.

I wish I had known - I'm sure the Mustang GT I was going to test drive at the next dealership wouldn't have burned oil...

Or the Toyota Tacoma at the dealership after that...

Roo · 08-12-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I'm supposed to take a test drive this weekend and it seems like every thread I read makes me less and less excited for it.

Don't do it, I regret buying the car more and more. The car just sits now because Nissan cannot fix the high pitch noise in the cabin and claiming it's NORMAL yet when I drive another car on the lot the noise isn't there.

TBSS2008 · 01-11-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Roo

Don't do it, I regret buying the car more and more. The car just sits now because Nissan cannot fix the high pitch noise in the cabin and claiming it's NORMAL yet when I drive another car on the lot the noise isn't there.

I have this high pitch noise in the cabin as well. Mine is not really that loud but it is there. I don’t remember it being there when I bought it either. I drive my car a lot commuting back and forth to work so I have 17,065 miles already.

I am also concerned about the oil consumption. I got my oil changed 12,800. I checked the oil at 16,800 or 3.5k since my last oil change and it was at the L. Based on this it looks like my 370z is consuming 1 quart every 3,000 – 3,500 miles. My car is past the break in period and is still consuming oil.

I just had an oil change at 17,035, I usually get it done every 4000 miles with (Nissan Ester Oil) but will start doing it every 3000 miles . I always check the oil after the change and make sure it is at the H on the dip stick or full. I will monitor this oil change to see if the Z is still consuming oil.

Modshack · 08-12-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I'm supposed to take a test drive this weekend and it seems like every thread I read makes me less and less excited for it.

Yeah, the guys here could scare you out of getting a haircut. Then how would you keep that Mullet trimmed??.....

Mullet Parade · 08-12-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, the guys here could scare you out of getting a haircut. Then how would you keep that Mullet trimmed??.....

I don't, I just let it blow in the breeze.

Technik330 · 10-10-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, the guys here could scare you out of getting a haircut. Then how would you keep that Mullet trimmed??.....

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I don't, I just let it blow in the breeze.

I laughed-

Roo · 08-12-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, the guys here could scare you out of getting a haircut. Then how would you keep that Mullet trimmed??.....

So tell me, if it was so 'normal' for the motor to burn a quart of oil every 1k miles why do some people burn 1+ quart and some burn none?

Modshack · 08-12-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Roo

So tell me, if it was so 'normal' for the motor to burn a quart of oil every 1k miles why do some people burn 1+ quart and some burn none?

I didn't say a qt/1000 was normal. I did say that is generally the threshold that Manufacturers will start to pay attention to you.

Engines and parts are made by people and machines, neither of which are perfect. Everyone interprets break in differently. There are a ton of variables. The world is not a perfect place. Some engines are not truly broken in til they are north of 5000 miles. It took 10K for my Audi Turbo to settle into a no-burn scenario. If everyone revisited this a year or 2 after purchase it would most likely be a non-issue.

6MT · 08-12-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I didn't say a qt/1000 was normal. I did say that is generally the threshold that Manufacturers will start to pay attention to you.

Engines and parts are made by people and machines, neither of which are perfect. Everyone interprets break in differently. There are a ton of variables. The world is not a perfect place. Some engines are not truly broken in til they are north of 5000 miles. If everyone revisited this a year or 2 after purchase it would most likely be a non-issue.

m4a1mustang · 08-12-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

KillerBee370 · 11-17-2009, 05:26 PM

I just changed my oil yesterday and before I pulled the plug, just out of curousity (and this thread) I checked the level. It was just below the center mark.

Yes, the sky is still up there

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08-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mullet Parade Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 17	I'm supposed to take a test drive this weekend and it seems like every thread I read makes me less and less excited for it.

11-17-2009, 05:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	I just changed my oil yesterday and before I pulled the plug, just out of curousity (and this thread) I checked the level. It was just below the center mark. Yes, the sky is still up there