FK'D by Nissan

ChrisSlicks · 06-12-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

Just irritates me that it happened at Nissan. I would never take my car to a fly by night shop such as Wal-Mart or jiffy lube to change the oil.

Statistically I think the Jiffy lubes of the world have a better track record than dealers. Dealership mechanics are usually trying to do 3 jobs at a time and because of the bouncing around they forget things.

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I had a massive oil leak due to very different circumstances, but have a similar observation... something we should all be very aware of... the oil level indicator warning light comes very late in the game. The oil pump on this car moves oil EXTREMELY FAST, and so if there is a significant leak, it takes very little time to empty. If you see the light, STOP THE CAR AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE immediately. Not worth losing an engine.

Actually turn the engine OFF first, then stop. Clutch in (automatic select N), engine off and coast to a safe spot. Once you see that oil light you literally have seconds to save the engine from damage.

travisjb · 06-12-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Actually turn the engine OFF first, then stop. Clutch in (automatic select N), engine off and coast to a safe spot. Once you see that oil light you literally have seconds to save the engine from damage.

That's a good point... don't even try to work your way down the road, just turn it off and get into neutral so you can coast to safe spot... that advice will save someone an engine... wish I had it 3 months ago !

NotmyGTR · 06-12-2009, 10:02 PM

[QUOTE=ChrisSlicks;89814]Statistically I think the Jiffy lubes of the world have a better track record than dealers. Dealership mechanics are usually trying to do 3 jobs at a time and because of the bouncing around they forget things.

Sometimes, yes. When I got there today, I had the only car in the service bay. 6 guys sitting around talking about how shitty the GT-R is, and one guy changing my oil. Not multi-tasked at all.

mspeasl · 06-12-2009, 10:35 PM

A little oil goes a long way on a garage floor. So it comes across looking like everything in the engine has drained out onto the garage floor. But as you said in reality only about 1/2 a quart has drained out. And that was good. BTW make sure you have the dealer send someone out to clean your garage for you also and to your spec's.

06-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 18	[QUOTE=ChrisSlicks;89814]Statistically I think the Jiffy lubes of the world have a better track record than dealers. Dealership mechanics are usually trying to do 3 jobs at a time and because of the bouncing around they forget things. Sometimes, yes. When I got there today, I had the only car in the service bay. 6 guys sitting around talking about how shitty the GT-R is, and one guy changing my oil. Not multi-tasked at all. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-12-2009, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 270	A little oil goes a long way A little oil goes a long way on a garage floor. So it comes across looking like everything in the engine has drained out onto the garage floor. But as you said in reality only about 1/2 a quart has drained out. And that was good. BTW make sure you have the dealer send someone out to clean your garage for you also and to your spec's. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)