FK'D by Nissan

NotmyGTR · 06-14-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

So do we know what the problem was yet?

Sounded to me like a cross threaded drain plug.

Yes it was found. The OEM filter will not hold a seal. They tried filter after filter and the all leaked. The M1-110 Mobile 1 filter held a seal.

BanningZ · 06-15-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

Yes it was found. The OEM filter will not hold a seal. They tried filter after filter and the all leaked. The M1-110 Mobile 1 filter held a seal.

This info needs to be stickied. If that happen with multiple oem filters with you, your not the only one that's gonna have this problem.

Perhaps it would be wise for owners to request a filter other than oem right off the bat. I wonder if dealerships are gonna be difficult when it comes to retaining the factory warranty.

Kind of hard to retain a factory warranty, when the warranted parts break.

Way to go Nissan

kannibul · 06-15-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanningZ

This info needs to be stickied. If that happen with multiple oem filters with you, your not the only one that's gonna have this problem.

Perhaps it would be wise for owners to request a filter other than oem right off the bat. I wonder if dealerships are gonna be difficult when it comes to retaining the factory warranty.

Kind of hard to retain a factory warranty, when the warranted parts break.

Way to go Nissan

+1

Granted, part of an oil change is to ensure there are no leaks...but, I know myself, I don't check for leaks until at least a day or so later...

TheWeatherman · 06-15-2009, 07:52 AM

If it makes you feel any better/worse, my '09 FX35 started leaking oil moderately this winter while starting it when it was -10 below. I took it to the dealer immediately and they noticed that the seal was the problem. Put on a new one, and wallah. No leaks. This happened well after I had my oil changed. It was an OEM filter. Never have had problems in the past. Maybe it was a bad batch.

chubbs · 06-15-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

Yes it was found. The OEM filter will not hold a seal. They tried filter after filter and the all leaked. The M1-110 Mobile 1 filter held a seal.

That is VERY SCARY.

Do you know what the dealer is doing about it?

...and this problem should definitely be made into a sticky of some kind.

Coincidentally (and nothing to do with this issue) I have an OEM filter for my 350z sitting right in front of me as I type!

06-15-2009, 07:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheWeatherman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 265 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MTw/Sport Rep Power: 18	If it makes you feel any better/worse, my '09 FX35 started leaking oil moderately this winter while starting it when it was -10 below. I took it to the dealer immediately and they noticed that the seal was the problem. Put on a new one, and wallah. No leaks. This happened well after I had my oil changed. It was an OEM filter. Never have had problems in the past. Maybe it was a bad batch.