My 370Z is a Lemon

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.

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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.

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.

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ChrisSlicks

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

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

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

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.

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Modshack

You have absolutely no problem at all...Relax..

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Forrest

Oh I wasnt stressed. Like i said earlyer I didnt think it was burning just cold weather and cold starts.

I do have shifter rattle and have to get that fixed but i think thats a simple fix. Redline oil defintly made it smoother.

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