Z Broke Down :(

NeedforZ · 08-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Ok so maybe I shouldn't have to check my oil because my other brand X car doesn't burn oil and my other brand Y car doesn't burn oil and my chain saw doesn't use any oil either. Whatever the case I'm going to check my Z's oil more often now that I've heard about this. For me the extra risk isn't worth it regardless of whether I shouldn't have to or not. PITA but what else to do until more data is logged. So on that note I'm gonna stop typing and go check it right now.

JvKintheUSA · 08-12-2009, 11:31 AM

My last oil change was at 1,600 miles and changed to synthetic oil at that time. Have now 3,300 miles and still at the H level (at least when i checked on Sunday - will check before I leave work today).

Roo · 08-12-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JvKintheUSA

My last oil change was at 1,600 miles and changed to synthetic oil at that time. Have now 3,300 miles and still at the H level (at least when i checked on Sunday - will check before I leave work today).

Well then I guess it is nor 'normal'

mattjk · 08-12-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You need to give it time to settle.

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I would wait for atleast 20 minutes.

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Originally Posted by dad

One of the best times to check oil is first thing in the morning.
The car has sat over night, the engine is cold, all of the oil has settled down into the pan.

doesn't matter when you check it, as long as you have a REFERENCE POINT.

check once in the morning, and then once when you are filling up. It's easy to use your brain and postulate the difference.

FuszNissan · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Well due to the position of the dip stick there is a oil dump right below it, so if you check when you fill up it will show more oil than there, that is why I say wait 20 min for everything to settle. Also I agree with the reference point, consistency is the key.

Forrest · 08-12-2009, 04:54 PM

Oil change at 1200 to Nissan Ester
2700 miles into my Nissan Ester and i am at:
L o----------|----o H
The car has sat all night so its pretty accurate.

Basicly 3/4ths. No idea where it was when the oil was first changed due to i did not check it.

No mods and grandma driving style so far.

FuszNissan · 08-12-2009, 05:10 PM

You guys are killing me

Caravanshaka · 08-12-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

You guys are killing me

you're killin' me smalls!

Junior370z · 08-12-2009, 10:14 PM

I did my oil change at 1800mi. And im at 3400mi right now. My oil level is still at the high level mark. I've been using redline oil and been aggressively reving the engine frequently.
Although when I first bought the car I did check the oil level when I brought it home and it was at the high level mark with about 60mi on the car. When I did change it at 1800mi the oil level was almost below the low level mark. It did worry me, but the car was still going through it's break in period.
So far everything is in the norm.

grahfz · 08-12-2009, 10:41 PM

hrmm, maybe it'd help a bit for people to describe their oil usage over mileage, along with what kind of break-in was given.

I'm at 6100 miles, 150 from next dealer oil change, over the H mark on the stick still.
Normal driving for the break-in, no fear of revs... same way I've seated in other nissan engines that I've built.
See the blinky red light on the dash often enough.

NeedforZ · 08-12-2009, 10:56 PM

Whew. I'm at 3050 mi and the oil level is within a hair of when I last changed it about 1300 miles ago.

m4a1mustang · 08-13-2009, 12:05 PM

See, I would think that this thread would encourage people to take at least some maintenance items into their own hands... but I guess not!

Modshack · 08-13-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

See, I would think that this thread would encourage people to take at least some maintenance items into their own hands... but I guess not!

No...I guess not. For an enthusiast forum I'm also shocked at those who PAY to have everything done for them...No one is taking the time to learn the car. How many have a full service Manual downloaded? Few I'd guess. Heck, Most do not even read the owners manual. You guys must all be rolling in $$.

I've had a few cars, and I can tell you that I have fully paid for my Z with the money I've saved over the years by teaching myself, reading manuals, and spinning a few wrenches to maintain and mod my vehicles....

6MT · 08-13-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No...I guess not. For an enthusiast forum I'm also shocked at those who PAY to have everything done for them...No one is taking the time to learn the car. How many have a full service Manual downloaded? Few I'd guess. You guys must all be rolling in $$.

I've had a few cars, and I can tell you that I have fully paid for my Z with the money I've saved over the years by teaching myself, reading manuals, and spinning a few wrenches..

Me too. I fully paid cash for mine. I do all the maintenance (don't really trust anyone to do it). And I down-loaded the service manual 2 months before I got the car.

m4a1mustang · 08-13-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No...I guess not. For an enthusiast forum I'm also shocked at those who PAY to have everything done for them...No one is taking the time to learn the car. How many have a full service Manual downloaded? Few I'd guess. You guys must all be rolling in $$.

I've had a few cars, and I can tell you that I have fully paid for my Z with the money I've saved over the years by teaching myself, reading manuals, and spinning a few wrenches..

For the most part I agree. I understand paying for advanced installs or if you just don't have a place to do it yourself. But refusing to check your oil?! No way!

I change my oil on my own and do all mechanical work that I know or think I can do on my own.

I do it myself on all my cars. Started on my very first V6 Mustang. Just last week I changed the spark plugs on my mom's car. Most people will take it to a shop and pay $100+ for it!!!

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	Well due to the position of the dip stick there is a oil dump right below it, so if you check when you fill up it will show more oil than there, that is why I say wait 20 min for everything to settle. Also I agree with the reference point, consistency is the key. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 294	I did my oil change at 1800mi. And im at 3400mi right now. My oil level is still at the high level mark. I've been using redline oil and been aggressively reving the engine frequently. Although when I first bought the car I did check the oil level when I brought it home and it was at the high level mark with about 60mi on the car. When I did change it at 1800mi the oil level was almost below the low level mark. It did worry me, but the car was still going through it's break in period. So far everything is in the norm. __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	See, I would think that this thread would encourage people to take at least some maintenance items into their own hands... but I guess not! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Ok so maybe I shouldn't have to check my oil because my other brand X car doesn't burn oil and my other brand Y car doesn't burn oil and my chain saw doesn't use any oil either. Whatever the case I'm going to check my Z's oil more often now that I've heard about this. For me the extra risk isn't worth it regardless of whether I shouldn't have to or not. PITA but what else to do until more data is logged. So on that note I'm gonna stop typing and go check it right now.

08-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	Oil change at 1200 to Nissan Ester 2700 miles into my Nissan Ester and i am at: L o----------\|----o H The car has sat all night so its pretty accurate. Basicly 3/4ths. No idea where it was when the oil was first changed due to i did not check it. No mods and grandma driving style so far.

08-12-2009, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 17	hrmm, maybe it'd help a bit for people to describe their oil usage over mileage, along with what kind of break-in was given. I'm at 6100 miles, 150 from next dealer oil change, over the H mark on the stick still. Normal driving for the break-in, no fear of revs... same way I've seated in other nissan engines that I've built. See the blinky red light on the dash often enough.

08-12-2009, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Whew. I'm at 3050 mi and the oil level is within a hair of when I last changed it about 1300 miles ago.

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