Z Broke Down :(

semtex · 08-12-2009, 08:12 AM

It's normal for high compression engines to burn some oil, guys. By all means we should all keep an eye on this, but I get the sense that we're on the verge of mass hysteria here and I think we need to take a step back. Let's not panic. Be diligent. Keep an eye on your oil levels (which is just common sense anyway). But let's take a deep breath and not work ourselves up into a tizzy over this.

zZSportZz · 08-12-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

It's normal for high compression engines to burn some oil, guys. By all means we should all keep an eye on this, but I get the sense that we're on the verge of mass hysteria here and I think we need to take a step back. Let's not panic. Be diligent. Keep an eye on your oil levels (which is just common sense anyway). But let's take a deep breath and not work ourselves up into a tizzy over this.

m4a1mustang · 08-12-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

It's normal for high compression engines to burn some oil, guys. By all means we should all keep an eye on this, but I get the sense that we're on the verge of mass hysteria here and I think we need to take a step back. Let's not panic. Be diligent. Keep an eye on your oil levels (which is just common sense anyway). But let's take a deep breath and not work ourselves up into a tizzy over this.

Definitely not panicing, but I think we should spread the word to try and save people some trouble. I'm sure we have members that never think to check their oil levels. Heck, based on my old cars I would only check the oil once a month if that because I really didn't need to. Thanks to these threads, though, I know it's something I need to keep a closer eye on with this car.

semtex · 08-12-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Definitely not panicing, but I think we should spread the word to try and save people some trouble. I'm sure we have members that never think to check their oil levels. Heck, based on my old cars I would only check the oil once a month if that because I really didn't need to. Thanks to these threads, though, I know it's something I need to keep a closer eye on with this car.

Yep, I agree. Mind you, it's kinda sad that some folks never think to check their oil levels, isn't it? I guess maybe what I consider to be common sense isn't so 'common' after all. On the other hand, when I think of all the questions that get posted on this forum that people can answer for themselves if they'd just crack open their owner's manuals, I'm not so shocked anymore.

zZSportZz · 08-12-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Yep, I agree. Mind you, it's kinda sad that some folks never think to check their oil levels, isn't it? I guess maybe what I consider to be common sense isn't so 'common' after all. On the other hand, when I think of all the questions that get posted on this forum that people can answer for themselves if they'd just crack open their owner's manuals, I'm not so shocked anymore.

So...how to I turn off VDC off?

HEEHEE

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Definitely not panicing, but I think we should spread the word to try and save people some trouble. I'm sure we have members that never think to check their oil levels. Heck, based on my old cars I would only check the oil once a month if that because I really didn't need to. Thanks to these threads, though, I know it's something I need to keep a closer eye on with this car.

I never check oil levels...I just change it...

I changed the oil on my Z at around 1250 miles, and I'll do it again at 3750.

After that, I don't know. I might go 3750, I might go longer.

Still a car, even a high compression engine, shouldn't burn through oil like that.

Modshack · 08-12-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I never check oil levels...I just change it...

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Yet, in an earlier post you said the above.......Pardon us for being a bit confused..It is still common sense.

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yet, in an earlier post you said the above.......Pardon us for being a bit confused..It is still common sense.

I do check my oil, just not regularly, if at all between changes. I've never had a reason to, until now.

Truck - I check it maybe every 6 months. Like I said, I don't change the oil that often.

Civic - check it when the alarm goes off about oil change interval (which is an approximation for my halfway point on 15K oil)

Bike - never check it, just change it annually.

Z - I checked it a couple weeks ago when someone said theirs was eating oil. Mine was OK. I've since changed the oil and I'll check it again at 3750 before I drop the oil out. If it's fine, I'll likely check it again at either the next oil change, or halfway point...depending on which way I go (3750 changes or 5000 changes)

Don't bother attacking facts (that the Z / VQ37VHR engine burns oil a LOT more than most other engines out there) attack the person's credibility...

tvfreakazoid · 09-14-2009, 01:51 AM

Dang with all these 370's burning oil like this, imagine in a few years from now, with a few years under it's belt you guys will be changing the oil every month. This is not good. Hopefully they will address this problem asap. At least my 2011 model.
It will take all of 370z owners to start complaining.

Ajboricua · 09-14-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Dang with all these 370's burning oil like this, imagine in a few years from now, with a few years under it's belt you guys will be changing the oil every month. This is not good. Hopefully they will address this problem asap. At least my 2011 model.
It will take all of 370z owners to start complaining.

Funny that's the year I'm planning on buying my Z too

! May 2011 be a good year for us students that'll be graduating!! I'm planning on buying the Nismo because buying the 370z base seems like buying a WRX, I want the full package the STi.

I've a question what would of happen to the warranty if you mod your 370 with Stillen G3, Full exhaust system and all the good stuff. Does your warranty void? I'm happy you decided to wait on modding your car because I assume an entire engine replace would been a hassle. I would like to know would if you have modded your car, what would occur if the engine did break down.

510z · 09-14-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ajboricua

Funny that's the year I'm planning on buying my Z too

! May 2011 be a good year for us students that'll be graduating!! I'm planning on buying the Nismo because buying the 370z base seems like buying a WRX, I want the full package the STi.

I've a question what would of happen to the warranty if you mod your 370 with Stillen G3, Full exhaust system and all the good stuff. Does your warranty void? I'm happy you decided to wait on modding your car because I assume an entire engine replace would been a hassle. I would like to know would if you have modded your car, what would occur if the engine did break down.

its actually more like comparing an STI with a spoiler to an STI without a spoiler.

rackley · 09-15-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 510z

its actually more like comparing an STI with a spoiler to an STI without a spoiler.

+1

Blown32 · 09-14-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ajboricua

Funny that's the year I'm planning on buying my Z too

! May 2011 be a good year for us students that'll be graduating!! I'm planning on buying the Nismo because buying the 370z base seems like buying a WRX, I want the full package the STi.

I've a question what would of happen to the warranty if you mod your 370 with Stillen G3, Full exhaust system and all the good stuff. Does your warranty void? I'm happy you decided to wait on modding your car because I assume an entire engine replace would been a hassle. I would like to know would if you have modded your car, what would occur if the engine did break down.

What you have to do is surf this site and all the questions you have asked have been posted and discussed over and over.So take the time to do that and there is a world of info to learn on here.

Modshack · 08-12-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

But let's take a deep breath and not work ourselves up into a tizzy over this.

That does not appear to be possible on this Forum. Yet another "sky is falling" thread just opened on this...

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That does not appear to be possible on this Forum. Yet another "sky is falling" thread just opened on this...

It's not a sky is falling - it's a thread for the data to be consolidated to see how widespread the issue is.

2 quarts of oil in 3000 miles? You don't think that's an issue?

08-12-2009, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	It's normal for high compression engines to burn some oil, guys. By all means we should all keep an eye on this, but I get the sense that we're on the verge of mass hysteria here and I think we need to take a step back. Let's not panic. Be diligent. Keep an eye on your oil levels (which is just common sense anyway). But let's take a deep breath and not work ourselves up into a tizzy over this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

09-14-2009, 01:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Dang with all these 370's burning oil like this, imagine in a few years from now, with a few years under it's belt you guys will be changing the oil every month. This is not good. Hopefully they will address this problem asap. At least my 2011 model. It will take all of 370z owners to start complaining. __________________ Mudders milk

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