So hopefully not like an RX-8 that needs oil topping all the time.

How often do you check your oil?

It helps to have OCD when maintaining your ride. Check and double check. Everything.

Ive had no issues with my Z but i had a 09 Nissan Versa before it that the transmission blew at 4k miles. Dealer didnt have a clue why it happened but covered it under full warranty. I ended up ditching it and buying the Z.

I check every time I need to get gas.

That's old school, I do it to though! I feel like the only person in the state that does it. Do people look at you like your up to something as well?

You probably didn't change your engine oil and engine probably went dunzo...
You were probably couple quarts off.

Sounds like you had a defective motor from the factory. Glad Nissan did the right thing and replaced it.

How many people, after reading threads like this, immediately go check their oil level! I know I sure as heck do!

:iagree: it only takes 30 seconds or less to check it so why not do it?

Piece of advice on the engine replacement.
MAKE SURE they use a Master Tech to install it. I had a flood-damaged engine replaced in my 350 and didn't not request an MT. They used one of their standard shop lackeys and he really didn't know enough about what he was doing to do the replacement.

man this type of thing has got me spooked. i know the 370 is a far better car than the 350 but with the 350 checking the oil was never an issue.
something doesn't smell right here on these motors and it smells like burnt oil.

if you treat the car right and don't track it you shouldn't have to check the oil level after every fill up but i will from now on.

Again, don't trust a light!

Check the oil stick regulary!!!!

So much for the "bad luck" theory... :rolleyes:

A modern car shouldn't need babysitting. These aren't Ferraris.

You might be right, but if people don't compalint about these issues to Nissan North America the issues are not going to be resolved or taken serious.

Nissan North America has a Face Book page and all you have to do is go to the Discussion Board (which is hidden after the tabs) and open a thread or comment on a thread that is related to your issue.

Believe me that you will get some answers! ;)

They also have a Customer Service email address.