Where Is The Oil Going??

dad · 12-31-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Hi all, I know I have seen something on this before, however, I have done a search, and unable to find it. Long story short, I am on a maintence plan w/ my dealership, and they change the oil for free every 3750 miles. My concern is the car now has 7,500 miles on it, and over that course of time, I have had to add 2 quarts before each oil change. I have never owned a car that has required this, and I am wondering if something might be wrong. I drive with purpose every now and again, however, most of the miles logged on the car are highway. Can someone please tell me what is up?? Thanks!

Be Safe!

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

davidyan · 12-31-2009, 08:12 PM

I don't think 2 quarts in 3,000 miles is normal for a newer car. Most newer cars will never see this much oil burning, esp with only 5 quarts to begin with.

The standard 1 quart per 1,000 miles is usually for older cars with some mileage.

kenchan · 12-31-2009, 08:36 PM

What are you complaining about? Its a great feature. Just keep adding fresh oil and you won't ever have to pay $85 oil changes at the dealer.

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2qts in 3K miles sounds excessive. Mine consumed about 1/4 qt in about 1.3K miles.

DooDooBrown · 12-31-2009, 08:43 PM

Alright, so the general feeling that I am getting here is that the engine is consuming a bit more oil than it should.... How do I approach Nissan about this? I tired the first time that this occured, however, the shop rep. said he was going to "write it off as break in"......

370Zsteve · 12-31-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Alright, so the general feeling that I am getting here is that the engine is consuming a bit more oil than it should.... How do I approach Nissan about this? I tired the first time that this occured, however, the shop rep. said he was going to "write it off as break in"......

I replaced 3/4 Qt at 600 miles. Since then (now at 1200 miles) I have not replaced one drop.

Questions for you, how did you break it in? Did you follow the manufacturer's recommendation and keep it under 4000 rpm for the first 1200 miles? Did you vary your rpm's as much as possible? What oil are you using to replace the oil in the crankcase?

PapoZalsa · 12-31-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I replaced 3/4 Qt at 600 miles. Since then (now at 1200 miles) I have not replaced one drop.

Questions for you, how did you break it in? Did you follow the manufacturer's recommendation and keep it under 4000 rpm for the first 1200 miles? Did you vary your rpm's as much as possible? What oil are you using to replace the oil in the crankcase?

You used a bad word "break in"...

Oil Consumption

370Zsteve · 12-31-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

You used a bad word "break in"...

Oil Consumption

12-31-2009, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	I don't think 2 quarts in 3,000 miles is normal for a newer car. Most newer cars will never see this much oil burning, esp with only 5 quarts to begin with. The standard 1 quart per 1,000 miles is usually for older cars with some mileage.

12-31-2009, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	What are you complaining about? Its a great feature. Just keep adding fresh oil and you won't ever have to pay $85 oil changes at the dealer. . 2qts in 3K miles sounds excessive. Mine consumed about 1/4 qt in about 1.3K miles.

12-31-2009, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 17	Alright, so the general feeling that I am getting here is that the engine is consuming a bit more oil than it should.... How do I approach Nissan about this? I tired the first time that this occured, however, the shop rep. said he was going to "write it off as break in"......