My 370Z is a Lemon

semtex · 01-19-2010, 03:32 PM

Oh c'mon. Do you really think someone would just stop by on this forum to see if he can get us riled up? I mean c'mon, man!!!

RPatrickSilk · 01-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

What is the rate at which it burns oil?

It varies. I burned 3 and a half quarts in under two thousand miles one time. And 2 quarts in under two thousand another time.

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.

kannibul · 01-19-2010, 08:45 PM

OMG, my Z is 3qt low with the engine running. WTF do I do naow?

Zguy · 01-19-2010, 09:09 PM

PapoZalsa · 01-19-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

OMG, my Z is 3qt low with the engine running. WTF do I do naow?

Zed-Hed · 01-20-2010, 05:30 AM

My car has already had it's long block replaced at 8500 miles for high oil consumption. The new engine is no better it uses a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I am currently dealing with Nissan consumer affairs in hopes of getting a new vehicle. Can you imagine trying to sell this car with 3 engines having been in it. To add insult to injury my passenger side carpet gets wet after going thru a car wash since the motor replacement.

vipor · 01-20-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

OMG, my Z is 3qt low with the engine running. WTF do I do naow?

go drift!

xfrgtr · 01-20-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RPatrickSilk

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.

No,he doesn't.His dip stick was half way between the L & H mark,read your manual section 8.9 about checking engine oil level.

LaSeeno · 01-20-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I find it hard to believe that a dealer would rebuild a motor and not just replace the short block. I find it hard to believe that most dealers would have the facilities to work on cranks and rings and shiz.

That's what a machine shop is for. Just because the dealer doesn't do the machine work doesn't mean they won't rebuild an engine.

vipor · 01-20-2010, 09:37 AM

just saying, it would make more sense for them to replace the motor, not rebuild it.

ChrisSlicks · 01-20-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

just saying, it would make more sense for them to replace the motor, not rebuild it.

Nissan's policy is to replace the motor, and bring the damaged/failed motor back to corporate for analysis. They don't let their dealers rebuild engines, the grease monkey's don't receive enough training.

370Zsteve · 01-20-2010, 11:36 AM

vipor · 01-20-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

01-19-2010, 03:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Oh c'mon. Do you really think someone would just stop by on this forum to see if he can get us riled up? I mean c'mon, man!!! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	just saying, it would make more sense for them to replace the motor, not rebuild it. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	OMG, my Z is 3qt low with the engine running. WTF do I do naow?

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Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 21	My car has already had it's long block replaced at 8500 miles for high oil consumption. The new engine is no better it uses a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I am currently dealing with Nissan consumer affairs in hopes of getting a new vehicle. Can you imagine trying to sell this car with 3 engines having been in it. To add insult to injury my passenger side carpet gets wet after going thru a car wash since the motor replacement.