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Rick_370Z 08-11-2009 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 146573)
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Yep we pulled 1 quart. So we put in 5 /18 quart, let it idle for an 1 hour, and it burned 1/2 quart. So we drained the other 4 quarts and put a flashlight on it and it lit up like a christmas tree. So I may be getting new engine here. Might have to make some upgrades while the engine is out.

Still waiting to hear back from Nissan what the offical word is.... so till then

I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

FuszNissan 08-11-2009 02:15 PM

Really nothing lead up to it. I was driving when I heard a noise like a tree branch being dragged under the engine bay and then the car slowed in speed and then the engine died. That's aobut it.

Rick_370Z 08-11-2009 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 146906)
Really nothing lead up to it. I was driving when I heard a noise like a tree branch being dragged under the engine bay and then the car slowed in speed and then the engine died. That's aobut it.


Yup, yup same with me. Turned down the stereo and opened the window to get a better listen, about 2 blocks later...RIP.


One of the reasons it took so long to get parts, coming from Japan and they won't put inifinity parts in the Z. You will basically need all the gasket and seals, cause they will have to pull the cam cover and such.

GL with the repairs.

semtex 08-11-2009 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick_370Z (Post 146884)
I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

A dry engine holds 6 qts., but don't dump in 6 qts. for oil changes or you'll overfill it.

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Diversion 08-11-2009 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Division (Post 146597)
I'd be really interested in knowing how intake/exhaust can account for 1/2 a quart of oil/hour burnt... That and the lack of a low oil light make me quite suspicious.

I'll be going back to checking my oil regularly now...

Ugh, I don't like your name. People think you're me, and i'm you now. Like earlier, I read something you said and I said to myself "What? I never said that crap!" Lol.

FuszNissan 08-11-2009 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick_370Z (Post 146884)
I was told the block holds 6 qts, mine was down 4, so 2 left. Nissan told me that after the cam sensor was replaced the engine testing shown no harm to the motor, but they could be telling stories here.

GL dealing with Nissan Consumer Affairs, most of em aren't to bright and it takes them 3 days to get back to you. Worst customer service in my opinion, but they did make a car payment while my car was in the shop for those 4 weeks.

My car seems to be running fine now, I did drop another 2 qts in last week, and I am up to 5k miles now. I'd like to get it on a dyno just to see where the power is at.......

Sorry about your issues, standby for some pain buddy......

RB

Well sadly it's a double edge sword for me. I have the engine approved already, which is great. But being a dealer they will put me last on the list due to not being looked at like a customer being out an engine. So who knows how long I will have to wait.

WShade 08-11-2009 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 147161)
Well sadly it's a double edge sword for me. I have the engine approved already, which is great. But being a dealer they will put me last on the list due to not being looked at like a customer being out an engine. So who knows how long I will have to wait.

That gives you the time to get your TT kit ordered and shipped.

alvinmathew88 08-11-2009 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz (Post 146733)
Doesn't seem toooo bad for 3000k miles or so....could be worse I guess.


lol. 3000k miles = 3,000,000 miles.

Daishi 08-11-2009 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-TecDesigns (Post 145487)
And how! They're great cars riiiiight up to the breaking point... once the rear breaks, though, you may as well fold your hands behind your head and enjoy the ride. Years later I'm still picking dried grass out of hidden spots from a joyride I took down an flood embankment after a light rain. Counter-steered multiple times to keep it from going totally ***-round, but it pretty much goes where it wants to.

buddy of mine has an s2000 puts the thing sideways all the time countersteers and puts it right back where he wants it.. ive been in the car when hes done it. sooo yea. lol.

zZSportZz 08-11-2009 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alvinmathew88 (Post 147230)
lol. 3000k miles = 3,000,000 miles.

I travel a lot.

FuszNissan 08-11-2009 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade (Post 147173)
That gives you the time to get your TT kit ordered and shipped.

Got one in the works.

nicknick 08-11-2009 08:51 PM

This car should not use anywhere near that much oil. I love the Z but what the heck is going on? My car does not burn oil it just uses it to lubricate.

WooZ 08-12-2009 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknick (Post 147454)
This car should not use anywhere near that much oil. I love the Z but what the heck is going on? My car does not burn oil it just uses it to lubricate.

I agree, is this common in the 350Z/370Z? If so when I get my 370 I will definitely check the oil level. I currently drive a slow mo Toyota, but have never burned any oil in 4 years+.

Valentino 08-12-2009 12:51 AM

Sorry to hear what happened to you Lou(I just found this thread). From reading all the posts. do you and Rick have oil coolers?, do you think the cause of oil burning, is the high temp oil reaches in the engine? causes to damage oil seal's and other internal parts?

people who are having this issue. how often do you hit the rev limiter or close to the limit? hitting the rev or high revving causes oil to burn.

Do any of the forum member that have oil cooler have the same issue?

I'm going to keep my eye on my oil level from now on. and an oil cooler is on top of my list for this car. weather its the problem or not. seeing this high oil temp doesn't make me conformable.

P.S. if the solution was keeping the oil temp low by adding an oil cooler. and you already burring oil. adding an oil cooler won't help it to stop. coz the damage already happened.

Red370 08-12-2009 01:08 AM

I just checked the dipstick today, 2k miles, oil shows just under halfway between high and low, jesus christo these things burn oil!


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