Where Is The Oil Going??

PapoZalsa · 01-01-2010, 02:23 PM

I don't think there is any TSB out for the 370Z concerning this oil issue. Before any TSB is out for this, is going to take the customer to take the car to the service department and get it documented. Probabbly even write the Nissan Co. because a lot of dealer are not going to do $hit and ignore the issue.

Modshack · 01-01-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I don't think there is any TSB out for the 370Z concerning this oil issue.

UH.....That could be because there's NOT an issue.....

dad · 01-01-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I don't think there is any TSB out for the 370Z concerning this oil issue. Before any TSB is out for this, is going to take the customer to take the car to the service department and get it documented. Probabbly even write the Nissan Co. because a lot of dealer are not going to do $hit and ignore the issue.

When there are enough complaints, and documentation, to the dealers and Nissan North America, only then will you see a TSB!

ScooterN2 · 01-02-2010, 09:38 PM

Mine was using oil, but it appears that the usage may be declining. I hope the trend continues.

1 quart first 1200 miles
2/3 quart next 1200 miles
1/2 quart next 1300 miles

schrute · 01-03-2010, 02:15 AM

I'm down 1/2 qt. in the past 3700 miles since the last oil change. Not too bad.

Pushing_Tin · 01-02-2010, 08:38 PM

FWIW, my car has 8k miles on it and it burns zero and I mean zero oil.

IDZRVIT · 01-03-2010, 09:10 AM

Your average current consumption of 1 qt for every 1750 miles may not be normal but it is not a cause for concern either, at least not yet. Manufacturers will not recognize oil consumption a problem until it increases to a quart or greater per 1000 miles as has already been stated. If your car is still preforming normally then I wouldn't worry about it. Your just out of pocket a few extra bucks between oil changes. If your car's performance diminishes there may be a co-relation with your oil consumption. Keep an eye on that also.

m4a1mustang · 01-03-2010, 11:46 PM

Just chill out and keep an eye on the oil levels. Man up, be a good owner and take maintenance upon yourself. Oil burn will slow down as you rack up the mileage. At 15,000 miles I no longer burn a material amount of oil. But oil levels should be checked often.

Imo, check your oil every weekend when you check your tire pressures. You guys check tire pressure, right?

AH370Z · 01-04-2010, 12:25 AM

I have 3800km or 2361miles on my 370 and it has not lost any oil, including during breakin. I did not baby the car during break in

j.arnaldo · 01-04-2010, 06:57 AM

Is that a piston ring problem? Head gasket issue? If so, it shouldn't be difficult for Nissan to pinpoint and correct it. Cheers.

01-01-2010, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I don't think there is any TSB out for the 370Z concerning this oil issue. Before any TSB is out for this, is going to take the customer to take the car to the service department and get it documented. Probabbly even write the Nissan Co. because a lot of dealer are not going to do $hit and ignore the issue. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	I'm down 1/2 qt. in the past 3700 miles since the last oil change. Not too bad. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	Your average current consumption of 1 qt for every 1750 miles may not be normal but it is not a cause for concern either, at least not yet. Manufacturers will not recognize oil consumption a problem until it increases to a quart or greater per 1000 miles as has already been stated. If your car is still preforming normally then I wouldn't worry about it. Your just out of pocket a few extra bucks between oil changes. If your car's performance diminishes there may be a co-relation with your oil consumption. Keep an eye on that also. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Just chill out and keep an eye on the oil levels. Man up, be a good owner and take maintenance upon yourself. Oil burn will slow down as you rack up the mileage. At 15,000 miles I no longer burn a material amount of oil. But oil levels should be checked often. Imo, check your oil every weekend when you check your tire pressures. You guys check tire pressure, right? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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01-02-2010, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScooterN2 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 27 Drives: 03 WRX, 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Mine was using oil, but it appears that the usage may be declining. I hope the trend continues. 1 quart first 1200 miles 2/3 quart next 1200 miles 1/2 quart next 1300 miles

01-02-2010, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	FWIW, my car has 8k miles on it and it burns zero and I mean zero oil.

01-04-2010, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 169 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 17	I have 3800km or 2361miles on my 370 and it has not lost any oil, including during breakin. I did not baby the car during break in

01-04-2010, 06:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Is that a piston ring problem? Head gasket issue? If so, it shouldn't be difficult for Nissan to pinpoint and correct it. Cheers.