Interesting read on Oil Consumption

dvboy · 04-24-2016, 07:42 PM

I have 10k on my 2016 Z,it burned 3/4 of a quart per 5k oil change.Hope this is normal and possibly will get better.

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jliu

I had a 2014 WRX that I purchased brand new. Followed the recommended break in process. It was burning about 0.5quart of oil every 3500 miles. The dealer said that was normal. I told them I never had a car that eats oil even when they are older let alone a brand new car. I eventually sold it and purchased a 2014 370z. I wished I had test drove the Z first.

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Originally Posted by dvboy

I have 10k on my 2016 Z,it burned 3/4 of a quart per 5k oil change.Hope this is normal and possibly will get better.

These are not THATTTT bad... Also, dvboy, the Z takes 5.125 - 5 1/8 quarts of oil. So if you are only putting 5 when you change, you could think it's burning more than it really is

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