370Z Engine Failure

wilsonp · 07-14-2010, 05:28 PM

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

How often do you check your oil?

Joseph B · 07-14-2010, 05:33 PM

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

Mozen · 07-14-2010, 05:35 PM

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.

FuszNissan · 07-14-2010, 05:36 PM

I check every time I need to get gas.

Joseph B · 07-14-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

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?

CrownR426 · 07-14-2010, 05:43 PM

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

Jordo! · 07-14-2010, 06:16 PM

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

Tronchaser · 07-14-2010, 07:04 PM

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

yellowgold · 07-14-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I check every time I need to get gas.

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

TreeSemdyZee · 07-14-2010, 07:10 PM

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.

sonic370 · 07-14-2010, 07:13 PM

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.

PapoZalsa · 07-14-2010, 08:20 PM

Again, don't trust a light!

Check the oil stick regulary!!!!

VCuomo · 07-14-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Most failures like that are oil related. How closely do you monitor oil level?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktown

I guess the answer is not that much. I was about to take it to the dealer for the 6000kM first service. No light ever came on saying it was low or anything.

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

wilsonp · 07-14-2010, 09:13 PM

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

PapoZalsa · 07-14-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

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.

07-14-2010, 05:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I check every time I need to get gas. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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07-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Sounds like you had a defective motor from the factory. Glad Nissan did the right thing and replaced it. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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07-14-2010, 05:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	So hopefully not like an RX-8 that needs oil topping all the time. How often do you check your oil?

07-14-2010, 05:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Joseph B Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 160 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	It helps to have OCD when maintaining your ride. Check and double check. Everything.

07-14-2010, 07:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tronchaser Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 150 Drives: 10 6MT/MB/Tour/Sport Rep Power: 14	How many people, after reading threads like this, immediately go check their oil level! I know I sure as heck do!

07-14-2010, 07:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	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.

07-14-2010, 07:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	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.

07-14-2010, 09:13 PM	#29 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	A modern car shouldn't need babysitting. These aren't Ferraris.

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