370Z - Oil Consumption TSB

4r3s · 09-02-2014, 03:19 PM

meh, an engine eating a quart of oil in between oil changes 3k-6k miles is pretty standard. Nothing to worry about here.

kenchan · 09-02-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

meh, an engine eating a quart of oil in between oil changes 3k-6k miles is pretty standard. Nothing to worry about here.

im not too sure about that... but if you're okay with it, then

AlexRaymond19 · 09-02-2014, 03:57 PM

I'll keep a closer eye on it. I only have to go on what the oil change place says

mayday813 · 09-02-2014, 10:37 PM

Early 2011 370Z w/38K miles. No oil consumption. Oil changed at dealer every 3750 miles.
Mid 2009 G37 sedan w/63K miles. No oil consumption. Oil changed at dealer every 3750 miles.
Both vehicles purchased new and broken in according to owners manual suggestions.

Benibiker · 09-04-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

meh, an engine eating a quart of oil in between oil changes 3k-6k miles is pretty standard. Nothing to worry about here.

Countless cars I've owned in my life have never consumed that much oil. All have used little to no measurable oil and my current Z is the same, no oil consumption.

lachap55 · 09-06-2014, 07:02 AM

are the 2010 build in May, conv-roadstars having the same issues of oil consumption?

olddudesrule · 09-06-2014, 10:39 AM

2012 Nismo. 3700 miles since last oil change (switched to M1 0W-30) and hasn't burned a drop. 14K+ miles on the engine, so I'm not surprised at all.

Justice97 · 09-06-2014, 12:59 PM

2011, just over 34K on odo.
Every oil change has been the same, zero oil consumption.

4r3s · 09-12-2014, 11:44 AM

I had zero oil consumption up until 40k miles. Every oil change for me since then, 6k intervals, has been 1/2 to a quart low. All my previous cars did the same thing as they got higher in mileage. Maybe its me, but if you google the issue or take the car to a mechanic they will tell you it is normal behavior. Maybe I need to get my car retuned.

Fountainhead · 09-12-2014, 08:27 PM

2009 here with 24K on it, zero oil usage between 3000 to 3750 mile oil changes using PYB Baby!

cab83_750 · 09-13-2014, 02:17 AM

For reference, Porsche will tell you that 1qt/1000 miles is allowable.

So if your Z used "some" oil (or no oil at all), consider yourself lucky.

RonRizz · 09-13-2014, 03:03 AM

2011 with 30k, On my 3rd short block due to oil consumption. first 2 used a quart or better in 1000 miles.. 4k on this block, and seems to be ok. Yes, I followed manufacturers break in BS on all 3

bvl · 09-13-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

For reference, Porsche will tell you that 1qt/1000 miles is allowable.

So if your Z used "some" oil (or no oil at all), consider yourself lucky.

That's the general rule of thumb for most manufacturers. My 2010 roadster started out consuming oil (got it with 2.4K on its ticker, probably with factory fill still and it was > 1qt low when I first checked it). Based on my driving conditions, I run 6m OCIs and by 20K consumption had fallen to 1 qt between changes of about 5K miles.

I have run up to 7500 mi on a OC (always using 5/30 Pennzoil Ultra to date). 38K now, added .5 qt after about 4K miles

This is completely normal for any car IMHO.

- b

cab83_750 · 09-13-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bvl

That's the general rule of thumb for most manufacturers. My 2010 roadster started out consuming oil (got it with 2.4K on its ticker, probably with factory fill still and it was > 1qt low when I first checked it). Based on my driving conditions, I run 6m OCIs and by 20K consumption had fallen to 1 qt between changes of about 5K miles.

I have run up to 7500 mi on a OC (always using 5/30 Pennzoil Ultra to date). 38K now, added .5 qt after about 4K miles

This is completely normal for any car IMHO.

- b

Yup! I fully agree about general rule of thumb. I think the "irritation" here is that some engines do not consume and some do consume. If consumption was uniform, then mass confusion would not exist.

Let's put it this way: my synthetic costs me $12.xx/qt. if my interval is 7,000 miles, this would cost me an additional $84.00, mininum, between OC. I would rather be the guy who has no oil consumption.

BrandonT · 09-14-2014, 01:33 PM

acceptable does not mean normal

09-02-2014, 03:57 PM	#63 (permalink)
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olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 11	2012 Nismo. 3700 miles since last oil change (switched to M1 0W-30) and hasn't burned a drop. 14K+ miles on the engine, so I'm not surprised at all. onzedge likes this.

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4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	meh, an engine eating a quart of oil in between oil changes 3k-6k miles is pretty standard. Nothing to worry about here.

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09-06-2014, 07:02 AM	#66 (permalink)
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09-06-2014, 12:59 PM	#68 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	2011, just over 34K on odo. Every oil change has been the same, zero oil consumption.

09-12-2014, 11:44 AM	#69 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	I had zero oil consumption up until 40k miles. Every oil change for me since then, 6k intervals, has been 1/2 to a quart low. All my previous cars did the same thing as they got higher in mileage. Maybe its me, but if you google the issue or take the car to a mechanic they will tell you it is normal behavior. Maybe I need to get my car retuned.

09-12-2014, 08:27 PM	#70 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	2009 here with 24K on it, zero oil usage between 3000 to 3750 mile oil changes using PYB Baby!

09-13-2014, 02:17 AM	#71 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	For reference, Porsche will tell you that 1qt/1000 miles is allowable. So if your Z used "some" oil (or no oil at all), consider yourself lucky.

09-14-2014, 01:33 PM	#75 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	acceptable does not mean normal