Here we go again...

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-24-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

My concern is this (understand that I am no mechanic) If the engine is using enough oil to be considered "out of spec" to Nissan, and I keep it in the car, what are the long term issues, if any, that I may encounter. I mean there is a reason that its considered an "unacceptable" amount of use..

The oil consumption isn't a huge problem by itself but it is a symptom of other problems, all very bad, and reason to say the engine is unacceptable as is.
http://www.amsoil.com/techservicesbu...onsumption.pdf
For a new unabused engine it usually means the engine was improperly assembled or assembled with defective parts. And who wants to live with that.