New Cars That Burn!!

Rooskey · 06-09-2011, 12:31 AM

Why does my Off the dealership Z Burn Oil?? Thank goodness they are not the only ones that make good cars. WTF? Yes I know that everyone here is gonna say burning oil is normal BUT NO it is not.

11Thumper · 06-09-2011, 01:56 AM

Is it new? My '11 burned oil till I hit ~600 miles and hasn't burned since. I'm at 1,300 miles now and don't baby it anymore.

christian370z · 06-09-2011, 04:36 AM

Well, are those mods in your signature installed? A poor crank pulley install has caused oil leaks for other members at the crank seal and is a possibility in your case so that is the first thing I would check. How many miles are on the car?

FromG2Z · 06-09-2011, 07:38 AM

I don't think all Z's burn oil.... maybe some very slight. Mine was new since 30 miles, and now at 1300. No oil consumption at all... if it did, it's very slight if at all noticeable. I check my fluids weekly.

PapoZalsa · 06-09-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I don't think all Z's burn oil.... maybe some very slight. Mine was new since 30 miles, and now at 1300. No oil consumption at all... if it did, it's very slight if at all noticeable.

m4a1mustang · 06-09-2011, 07:54 AM

Some burn, some don't. A little bit of oil burn as the car is breaking in is OK.

Everyone should be monitoring their oil levels on a regular basis to ensure their car is operating correctly. If it's not, or if something worries you, take it to the dealership for service. There have been a number of cases of excessive oil burn resulting in engine failure. This is not typical, but everyone should be aware. Don't expect everything to be operating perfectly -- verify on your own!

TypeOne · 06-09-2011, 09:12 AM

Mine doesn't burn any... and mine is within oil burning TSB range.

6MT · 06-09-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

Why does my Off the dealership Z Burn Oil?? Thank goodness they are not the only ones that make good cars. WTF? Yes I know that everyone here is gonna say burning oil is normal BUT NO it is not.

Absolutely hilarious!! If you knew anything about engines, you'd know that a new engine always burns (uses) oil. I'm not trying to be rude, but ....

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-09-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Absolutely hilarious!! If you knew anything about engines, you'd know that a new engine always burns (uses) oil. I'm not trying to be rude, but ....

leighspped · 06-09-2011, 09:46 AM

i have an 11' and barely burned any oil, im just under 5000 miles

KillerBee370 · 06-09-2011, 09:49 AM

When I saw the title I thought this thread was about Ferrari's lol.

It's normal for new Z's to burn oil. If you don't like it or can't get your head around that, there's always the Prius...

Ztoon · 06-09-2011, 10:08 AM

Take it in for a consumption test.

shadoquad · 06-09-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

When I saw the title I thought this thread was about Ferrari's lol.

It's normal for new Z's to burn oil. If you don't like it or can't get your head around that, there's always the Prius...

Lug · 06-09-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

When I saw the title I thought this thread was about Ferrari's lol.

It's normal for new Z's to burn oil. If you don't like it or can't get your head around that, there's always the Prius...

pfft.

The Nissan Leaf burns far less oil than the Prius when new.

Rooskey · 06-09-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Absolutely hilarious!! If you knew anything about engines, you'd know that a new engine always burns (uses) oil. I'm not trying to be rude, but ....

I have a fleet of pickup trucks for my construction company. All bought new and none of them burn oil.

06-09-2011, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-09-2011, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Well, are those mods in your signature installed? A poor crank pulley install has caused oil leaks for other members at the crank seal and is a possibility in your case so that is the first thing I would check. How many miles are on the car? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-09-2011, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 17	I don't think all Z's burn oil.... maybe some very slight. Mine was new since 30 miles, and now at 1300. No oil consumption at all... if it did, it's very slight if at all noticeable. I check my fluids weekly. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-09-2011, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Some burn, some don't. A little bit of oil burn as the car is breaking in is OK. Everyone should be monitoring their oil levels on a regular basis to ensure their car is operating correctly. If it's not, or if something worries you, take it to the dealership for service. There have been a number of cases of excessive oil burn resulting in engine failure. This is not typical, but everyone should be aware. Don't expect everything to be operating perfectly -- verify on your own! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-09-2011, 09:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	i have an 11' and barely burned any oil, im just under 5000 miles __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

06-09-2011, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Is it new? My '11 burned oil till I hit ~600 miles and hasn't burned since. I'm at 1,300 miles now and don't baby it anymore.

06-09-2011, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Mine doesn't burn any... and mine is within oil burning TSB range.

06-09-2011, 09:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	When I saw the title I thought this thread was about Ferrari's lol. It's normal for new Z's to burn oil. If you don't like it or can't get your head around that, there's always the Prius...

06-09-2011, 10:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
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