Delay in the Engine oil temperature gauge?? Please provide Feedback!

AutoX Z · 08-18-2009, 09:43 PM

Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late.

Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

davidyan · 08-18-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late.

Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

The gap from the low point to full point on the dipstick is 1 quart. 2 quarts is extremely low.

kannibul · 08-19-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

The gap from the low point to full point on the dipstick is 1 quart. 2 quarts is extremely low.

2qt's would be off the dipstick, wouldn't it?

Mr_Z · 08-19-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

2qt's would be off the dipstick, wouldn't it?

I went from the lower acceptable limit of the Dipstick to the Top acceptable limit of the Dipstick with 2 bottles of 1L (1L = 0.22Gal).

Was the same in the 350Z.

I think there is nothing abnormal with that!

billydsz · 08-19-2009, 02:15 PM

You're losing oil in a brand new car?? No that's not right at all. I mean unless you are driving it at Talledega. You shouldn't have to add any oil at all between changes. Maybe an ounce or two if you want to be completely anal. No way should a new car go through 2 qts unless you have a major malfunction. I'm no mechanic but this just seems insane to me.

Mr_Z · 08-19-2009, 04:55 PM

Looks like I am not the only one burning oil at about 1 quart/2000km or about 1500Miles

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

Alexus · 08-19-2009, 05:01 PM

If you need to add two quarts of oil, that means you don't have anything showing on your dipstick. I don't see how you could be burning that much oil in a month, unless your car has a Wankel.

davidyan · 08-20-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Z

I went from the lower acceptable limit of the Dipstick to the Top acceptable limit of the Dipstick with 2 bottles of 1L (1L = 0.22Gal).

Was the same in the 350Z.

I think there is nothing abnormal with that!

If your level was truly at the lower acceptable limit and you added 2 quarts, I'm almost positive you overfilled. By lower acceptable limit, do you mean the bottom of the dipstick?That would make more sense. Otherwise you likely overfilled. Check it again and report your level. You shouldn't drive your car with 1 quart overfilled.

- Make sure you are on level ground.
- When checking the level, wipe off the excess from the first one or two pulls.

If the level is fine and you really burned off 2 quarts, like others have said, there is a big problem and you should take it to the dealer.

Also, I just noticed you said 2 liters not 2 quarts, if its 2 liters, you actually put in about 2.1 quarts.

billydsz · 08-20-2009, 01:12 PM

I suppose you could burn some oil during break in. But if you are going through 1 qt per 1000 miles, I think that is crazily excessive. I've only had my 370 a few days, but I will keep an eye on the oil level. My 05 350 has never lost any oil and still doesn't at 48k miles.

The only vehicle I've ever owned that went through that kind of oil had a leak in the rear main seal. A new car that burns that kind of oil is a lemon and there's no way I would keep it.

08-19-2009, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 17	Looks like I am not the only one burning oil at about 1 quart/2000km or about 1500Miles Z Owners, check your oil, post mileage and how far "down" it is... __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey

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Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 17	If you need to add two quarts of oil, that means you don't have anything showing on your dipstick. I don't see how you could be burning that much oil in a month, unless your car has a Wankel. __________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." -General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945

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08-18-2009, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 17	Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late. Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

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billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	You're losing oil in a brand new car?? No that's not right at all. I mean unless you are driving it at Talledega. You shouldn't have to add any oil at all between changes. Maybe an ounce or two if you want to be completely anal. No way should a new car go through 2 qts unless you have a major malfunction. I'm no mechanic but this just seems insane to me.

08-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	I suppose you could burn some oil during break in. But if you are going through 1 qt per 1000 miles, I think that is crazily excessive. I've only had my 370 a few days, but I will keep an eye on the oil level. My 05 350 has never lost any oil and still doesn't at 48k miles. The only vehicle I've ever owned that went through that kind of oil had a leak in the rear main seal. A new car that burns that kind of oil is a lemon and there's no way I would keep it.