Z Broke Down :(

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That is wild. I got a little freaked out and checked my dipstick last night... I'm about 3/4 of the way to "H." So I'm guessing I burned off a little since my last change, just don't know how much... I haven't read anything on how to read oil levels on this dipstick. *embarassed*

Let the car sit for atleast 20-30 minutes before checking. It sits right above an oil bypass(the dipstick)

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Let the car sit for atleast 20-30 minutes before checking. It sits right above an oil bypass(the dipstick)

Yeah, I let the car sit. I just want to know how I should interpret it. I/E if I'm 3/4 of the way between Low and High, how much should I add if I need to add any?

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah, I let the car sit. I just want to know how I should interpret it. I/E if I'm 3/4 of the way between Low and High, how much should I add if I need to add any?

Just read the online owner's manual and figured it out.

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:02 AM

No and there is a built in code for that and light.

Pushing_Tin · 08-11-2009, 09:04 AM

I wonder if Nissan is going to try and bust balls over the mods you have.

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I wonder if Nissan is going to try and bust balls over the mods you have.

What mods?

Division · 08-11-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I wonder if Nissan is going to try and bust balls over the mods you have.

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...

Diversion · 08-11-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Division

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.

JB1 · 08-11-2009, 09:04 AM

If Rick's ate 4 quarts but did not need a replacement engine, I guess you had less ten 1 left...

JB1 · 08-11-2009, 09:05 AM

oops, guess my reaction was a tad slow.. :-)

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 09:20 AM

There was oil coming out the exhuast, that's how bad it was burning oil. I have never seen this before, so it is interesting.

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

There was oil coming out the exhuast, that's how bad it was burning oil. I have never seen this before, so it is interesting.

I wonder if it could be blown valve stem seals? From what I know of the VVEL system - the entire valve cover fills with oil...if one of those valve stem seals goes, oil will dump straight into the combustion chamber, or, out the exhaust pipe...

1/2 quart an hour is pretty fast for blowby...

Did you see any "gas film" in the oil?

When was your car built / serial number? Could be a bad run of parts, might be worth noting in case...

chris410 · 08-11-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

There was oil coming out the exhuast, that's how bad it was burning oil. I have never seen this before, so it is interesting.

Sounds like a seal (rear main seal)

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chris410

Sounds like a seal (rear main seal)

Rear main seal would dump oil on the ground, not out the exhaust.

chris410 · 08-11-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Rear main seal would dump oil on the ground, not out the exhaust.

Gotcha...I thought it was "ON" vs "OUT" the exhaust. Hopefully, you'll find an answer to what caused this. Not only is this a major issue but a potentially dangerous one.

Hope all works out for you in the end!

08-11-2009, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	No and there is a built in code for that and light. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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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	There was oil coming out the exhuast, that's how bad it was burning oil. I have never seen this before, so it is interesting. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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