Where Is The Oil Going??

nicknick · 01-03-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Yes, I did follow the break in procedures. Not to the letter, but I did baby the car for a little bit. I have checked the oil when I got it back from the dealership, and it was full at that time. I check it every time (or every other time) I fill up. I generally don't downshift to get the braking effect, unless it is a very steep/long hill. I am going to call up Nissan and ask for an oil consumption test I guess..... I am sorry, but I do not see how a brand new car is burning 4 quarts of oil in less than 10,000 miles. I haven't tore up too many back roads this oil change, and it has really all been highway driving....

Checking the oil when you fill up is probably not a good idea as the oil does not have a much of a chance of draining properley in the small amount of time at the service station. Best thing is to check it on a level ground first thing in the morning to get a more indicative reading.

dad · 01-03-2010, 09:05 PM

Your checking it after warming up the engine, right?

TreeSemdyZee · 01-03-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Your checking it after warming up the engine, right?

Why would you do that? You don't get a proper oil reading after running the engine. I've NEVER checked the oil after running the engine.

dad · 01-04-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Why would you do that? You don't get a proper oil reading after running the engine. I've NEVER checked the oil after running the engine.

Same here! But for what ever reason, this car is different when it comes to checking the oil!

Page 285 of the owners manual.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be within the range*1 . If the
oil level is below*2 , remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill*3 .
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the breakin
period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-04-2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Same here! But for what ever reason, this car is different when it comes to checking the oil!

Page 285 of the owners manual.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be within the range*1 . If the
oil level is below*2 , remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill*3 .
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the breakin
period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

Makes you wonder who's writing their manuals. "Run engine to suck the oil out of the oil pan, then let it sit long enough so the oil runs back into the oil pan so you can check the level." Bizarre.

370Zsteve · 01-04-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Makes you wonder who's righting their manuals. "Run engine to suck the oil out of the oil pan, then let it sit long enough so the oil runs back into the oil pan so you can check the level." Bizarre.

Makes you wonder why you didn't read the manual before jumping on one of those who did.

01-03-2010, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Your checking it after warming up the engine, right?