Where Is The Oil Going??

PapoZalsa · 12-31-2009, 05:41 PM

The 2006 350Z MT has an oil consumption problem. Even a TSB was out, so I hope this is not the case for the 370Z. Nissan should already learned their lesson after replacing a few engines on the 2006s.

Modshack · 12-31-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

The 2006 350Z MT has an oil consumption problem. Even a TSB was out, so I hope this is not the case for the 370Z. Nissan should already learned their lesson after replacing a few engines on the 2006s.

There have been more than a few threads on this..Seems to not be an issue except in a few rare circumstances. 2 here (I think) have had motors replaced for consumption of more than a quart per 1000 after Nissan performed a consumption test.... A few also got new motors due to a parts failure and related catatrophic oil loss...

It's certainly not the norm..

Island_370 · 12-31-2009, 06:07 PM

Short answer...

It goes out the tailpipe. Its normal.

Chan Chee Hoe · 12-31-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Island_370

Short answer...

It goes out the tailpipe. Its normal.

But too much of it will choke the cat convertor.

DooDooBrown · 12-31-2009, 07:22 PM

No, this is not my first new car, it is actually my 3rd. And no, I have never seen anything like this before. I have a couple friends who have vettes, camaros, mustangs, etc..., and all of them sounded very alarmed when I told them/they saw it. None of them have ever reported such problems. I also asked a shop mechanic in the firehouse to look at it, and he too showed concern about this issue. 2 quarts in 3000 miles is normal? It is not two quarts in 7500 miles, it is 4 quarts in 7500 miles!

PapoZalsa · 12-31-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

2 here (I think) have had motors replaced for consumption of more than a quart per 1000 after Nissan performed a consumption test.... A few also got new motors due to a parts failure and related catatrophic oil loss...

It's certainly not the norm..

You are refering to 350s not 370s, right?

12-31-2009, 05:41 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: 4501	The 2006 350Z MT has an oil consumption problem. Even a TSB was out, so I hope this is not the case for the 370Z. Nissan should already learned their lesson after replacing a few engines on the 2006s. __________________ 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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Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 17	Short answer... It goes out the tailpipe. Its normal. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

12-31-2009, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 17	No, this is not my first new car, it is actually my 3rd. And no, I have never seen anything like this before. I have a couple friends who have vettes, camaros, mustangs, etc..., and all of them sounded very alarmed when I told them/they saw it. None of them have ever reported such problems. I also asked a shop mechanic in the firehouse to look at it, and he too showed concern about this issue. 2 quarts in 3000 miles is normal? It is not two quarts in 7500 miles, it is 4 quarts in 7500 miles!