Z Broke Down :(

FricFrac · 08-15-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tstrick9

Did you guys ever stop to think maybe this is Nissan's plan to sell more of their ester oil?!

LOL - at my local dealership they very very very rarely ever sell the Ester Oil. Makes sense since all these guys who bought $40K cars can't afford to spend $10 on a liter of oil anyhow

Sashimi · 08-15-2009, 06:37 AM

Man I thought I left Turbo cars, Rotary cars, and VTEC cars to avoid oil burning. Well at least I'm used to it by now lol

FuszNissan · 08-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Usually takes 2 days.

kannibul · 08-15-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Usually takes 2 days.

Yeah, though I thought a crate-engine would take longer than that - I mean, supply lines I imagine from Japan would be pretty slim. Even then, it's being shipped by freight truck...

FuszNissan · 08-15-2009, 11:17 AM

Comes from texas...which helps being close

NeedforZ · 08-15-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Comes from texas...which helps being close

Comes from Texas really? Lou, can you make a DIY on that new engine install? j/k

wstar · 08-15-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

Comes from Texas really? Lou, can you make a DIY on that new engine install? j/k

Actually you'd be surprised how easy it is to install a whole engine. There's not as much fighting things in tiny spaces to get around parts you don't want to remove, because you've pretty much disconnected/removed everything

With the right tools (a lift and the right jacks and a hoist) it's a 1-day job even for amateurs on most cars.

FuszNissan · 08-15-2009, 02:42 PM

20 hour job

wstar · 08-15-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

20 hour job

20 man-hours or 20 actual hours? Last two times I did it (but on totally different kinds of cars) we had 3 guys and got it done all in one day on a saturday.

aling lukring · 09-13-2009, 09:55 PM

aww your all scaring me.this is my first z car.now i have to check the oil everytime?im at 19xx miles now.do i have to fill it up.just to let u know,i dont even know how to do an oil change.i know how to change tires though

Ajboricua · 09-13-2009, 10:48 PM

How's the car?

703z · 09-13-2009, 11:43 PM

This is pretty disturbing. I've bought 3 brand new cars in the past 6 years and I've never had to worry about adding oil. I get the oil changed when its due and that's it. This isnt 1970. Cars shouldn't be burning a quart of oil every 1k miles. I shouldn't have to check and refill my oil every month, especially when its a car that costs over 35k.

the_student · 09-14-2009, 01:31 AM

There is a lot of information about this issue if you search the forum a little bit. Seek and you shall find. It really isn't something you should be too worried about, just keep an eye out for low oil levels. All in all it seems to only be an issue during break in time which makes sense.

shumby · 09-14-2009, 05:32 AM

they would have to prove that the mod caused the engine damage. So full bolt on with a NA engine you will be safe no warrenty issues as lone as everything is installed correctly.

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	they would have to prove that the mod caused the engine damage. So full bolt on with a NA engine you will be safe no warrenty issues as lone as everything is installed correctly. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

09-13-2009, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
aling lukring Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 67 Drives: 09 370z silver 6spd Rep Power: 16	aww your all scaring me.this is my first z car.now i have to check the oil everytime?im at 19xx miles now.do i have to fill it up.just to let u know,i dont even know how to do an oil change.i know how to change tires though

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Ajboricua Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 31 Drives: 94' Shitkicker Rep Power: 0	How's the car?

09-13-2009, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
703z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: va Posts: 17 Drives: Clk Rep Power: 16	This is pretty disturbing. I've bought 3 brand new cars in the past 6 years and I've never had to worry about adding oil. I get the oil changed when its due and that's it. This isnt 1970. Cars shouldn't be burning a quart of oil every 1k miles. I shouldn't have to check and refill my oil every month, especially when its a car that costs over 35k.

09-14-2009, 01:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 18	There is a lot of information about this issue if you search the forum a little bit. Seek and you shall find. It really isn't something you should be too worried about, just keep an eye out for low oil levels. All in all it seems to only be an issue during break in time which makes sense.

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