My 370Z is a Lemon

mick · 01-18-2010, 10:35 AM

wow. i better check my oil level. i have never checked it because the car has less than 400 miles and i didn't know some cars had this problem.

vipor · 01-18-2010, 10:58 AM

you're "supposed" to check your oil every time you refuel. i do it every 1k or so. i'm pretty confident in the fact that i have no burn off anymore so i just check it before trips and such.

kannibul · 01-18-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

you're "supposed" to check your oil every time you refuel. i do it every 1k or so. i'm pretty confident in the fact that i have no burn off anymore so i just check it before trips and such.

Yeah, in the 1950's. This is 60 years later. I think manufacturing tolerances are (ideally) a bit better now than then.

Forrest · 01-18-2010, 11:29 AM

my last oil change i put 2800 miles and my engine consumed half its oil. I assumed it was becuase of the very cold weather and many cold starts. Right now in 500 miles i must go back to the dealer to do a oil consumption test but i suspect it wont be burning oil this time around.

ChrisSlicks · 01-18-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

my last oil change i put 2800 miles and my engine consumed half its oil. I assumed it was becuase of the very cold weather and many cold starts. Right now in 500 miles i must go back to the dealer to do a oil consumption test but i suspect it wont be burning oil this time around.

Half its oil, or the dip stick was half way between the L & H mark? If it really burnt through 2.5 quarts of oil in 2800 miles I would be a little concerned.

Forrest · 01-18-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Half its oil, or the dip stick was half way between the L & H mark? If it really burnt through 2.5 quarts of oil in 2800 miles I would be a little concerned.

dip stick was between L and H. I assumed that was half my oil amount. I am not concerned yet. I still think it was the freezing tempatures i been driving around in.

ChrisSlicks · 01-18-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

dip stick was between L and H. I assumed that was half my oil amount. I am not concerned yet. I still think it was the freezing tempatures i been driving around in.

No, the dip stick doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the sump. Should only take approximately 1 quart to bring it from "halfway" to H.

fuct · 01-18-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

dip stick was between L and H. I assumed that was half my oil amount. I am not concerned yet. I still think it was the freezing tempatures i been driving around in.

wait.... i think your reading your dipstick wrong.

also are you actually measuring the amount you pull out of the car after an oil change? as in if i put in 5 liters and only get 3 out then your burning 2 liters.

i like to put the old oil back into the empty oil bottles. thats also a great way to know how much your actually getting back.

kannibul · 01-18-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

dip stick was between L and H. I assumed that was half my oil amount. I am not concerned yet. I still think it was the freezing tempatures i been driving around in.

L means add oil
H means too much oil, and you should get some of it out.

The range (generally) represents a 1qt difference.

Forrest · 01-19-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

L means add oil
H means too much oil, and you should get some of it out.

The range (generally) represents a 1qt difference.

well thats good I did not want it to be burning oil and I did not want a new engine and I did want anybody working on my car.

ChrisSlicks · 01-18-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RPatrickSilk

Has anyone else had the same problem as me? My oil temp never really goes above 220 but it burns oil like crazy. They had to rebuild my motor once and they put a new block in a couple of months ago and it is still burning oil. My state has lemon laws but I am wondering if there is someone out there who had to turn theirs back in. Was it easy or did they try to make you keep the car?

You will burn through at least 1 quart of oil in the first 3000 miles with these motors. After that consumption should start to slow down to nearly nothing for typical driving. I went through 1 quart for 0-2200 miles, and 1/2 quart for 2200 to 5000 miles.

DooDooBrown · 01-18-2010, 12:17 PM

Mine has burnt through 2 quarts before every oil change. As of now, I have added 4 quarts since I have owned the car (8000 miles). Going to Nissan tommrow to get my oil change, and get an oil consumption test done...

Forrest · 01-18-2010, 05:34 PM

all i know is after oil change it was on full, 2800 miles later its on half.

RPatrickSilk · 01-19-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

all i know is after oil change it was on full, 2800 miles later its on half.

Sounds like you are having the same problem. My oil light never went on and the front end blew up and had to be rebuilt, even after that my oil was still burning and they put a new motor in and it is still burning oil. I am not talking about my dipstick being on L most of the time it was bone dry. I am talking with Nissan now on what to do. I will keep you posted.

Soygen · 01-19-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RPatrickSilk

I am talking with Nissan now on what to do. I will keep you posted.

Ride a bike for a week and report back to us on your oil level. Thank you.

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DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 17	Mine has burnt through 2 quarts before every oil change. As of now, I have added 4 quarts since I have owned the car (8000 miles). Going to Nissan tommrow to get my oil change, and get an oil consumption test done...