TSB for oil consumption on the VQ37VHR.

PapoZalsa · 10-11-2010, 04:26 PM

I just took my car to the dealer today because with less than 2700 miles since the last oil change the car consumed 1 qt of oil.

Their recomendation was to change the oil every 3 months... Ester Oil.

They say that my car is going on the list of Oil Consumption Problem Program so they can monitor the issue :dunno:.

cab83_750 · 10-12-2010, 02:24 AM

Hmmm....I wonder what this "OC Consumption Program" is all about.

TSterling · 10-12-2010, 09:29 PM

took mine in for an oil change 3 weeks ago, they said that it was 1qt low and we should keep an eye on it. now the engine is making a rapid ticking noise[sounds like a playing card a bicycle spoke] between 2-4,000 rpm's when the engine is hot. it does not do it under hard acceleration but is noticable when slowly accelerating in 1/2nd gear. the car makes the noise in neutral so its not driveline related. i hope my motor is okay.

6MT · 10-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSterling

took mine in for an oil change 3 weeks ago, they said that it was 1qt low and we should keep an eye on it. now the engine is making a rapid ticking noise[sounds like a playing card a bicycle spoke] between 2-4,000 rpm's when the engine is hot. it does not do it under hard acceleration but is noticable when slowly accelerating in 1/2nd gear. the car makes the noise in neutral so its not driveline related. i hope my motor is okay.

The very first question that NEEDS to be asked... What kind of oil got put into your engine. Sounds to me like maybe, just maybe, the improper oil was put into it. Now, from what you describe, it sounds as if you have oil related valve train issues (?).

cab83_750 · 10-15-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfscoll

I'm not sure this is true. I checked my oil level again today and, after the car sat for about 5 hours, it was at about 13-14mm below H (3400 miles, no oil change yet). I added exactly one quart and that brought the oil level EXACTLY to the H dot.

assuming I am reading the 370z tsb correctly, for
3001-3500 miles, >=22mm is "no good", <22mm is good; therefore I believe you're ok.

cab83_750 · 10-16-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

It's real, but I can find no detailed specifics, yet.

This is for real.

Vehicle VIN/DATE:
JN1AZ4FH(*)AM303670/05-APR-2010
JN1AZ4EH(*)AM503778/05-APR-2010

Some guidelines on "NO GOOD" engines:

Miles mm from H (dipstick)
1001-1500 >=10mm
1501-2000 >=13
2001-2500 >=16
2501-3000 >=19
3001-3500 >=22

OK. Now, let the self-OC-tests begin.

Info above is what I have. Right, wrong, or indifferent, use it or ignore it. I am not claiming accuracy nor provide guarantees, recommendations, etc. Use at your own risk. Use GOOGLE or check with your dealer!!!!!

SoCal 370Z · 10-24-2010, 05:40 PM

AK has been sent this TSB pdf to be uploaded at the forum.

AK370Z · 10-27-2010, 10:36 PM

It's here: TSB: 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low

Thanks Socal

alcorrea · 11-01-2010, 10:07 AM

Got my new short block it took them 7 days to installed but it's running beautiful now better than when it was new.

nextbesthing · 11-08-2010, 12:19 PM

Can I bring my Z to any Nissan dealer for an Oil Consumption test? Or do I need to bring it back to where I bought it?

Also, I assume I have to bring it in and have them do an oil change, am I correct?

cab83_750 · 11-09-2010, 03:40 AM

Contrary to what i read here, it looks like from the H to L marks is equal to 2 quarts.

I thought I would just share this info. On the other hand, maybe I read wrong!

import111 · 11-09-2010, 09:49 AM

To me, H to L seems to be 1 qrt. I start at H and after 600-800 miles I am between H an L and it takes 1/2 a qrt. to get back to H.

WarmAndSCSI · 11-09-2010, 11:31 AM

Burned approx 1/4-1/3 qt. over the last 3500 miles here. Was sitting a little above the "L" mark, and it took what I had left in my last bottle of 0W-30 (half of which was used for my oil change initially) to get it back to the "H" mark. Basically, I've used 0.5-0.6 qt of makeup oil since my oil change over 5000 miles ago. Engine still only has 7500 miles on it.

All looks good

370zproject · 11-09-2010, 11:35 AM

i think mine is burning it but not enough to make a diffrence

cab83_750 · 11-09-2010, 11:45 AM

Check again please. Don't know if I read you right, but no way could .5 qt fill from L to H.

As I sTated above, I strongly believe it takes 2 qts to raise the level from L to H. Hopefully, I am wrong but if you put 3,500 miles and you went down to almost the "L" mark, this means that you are consuming 1 qt every 1500 miles. This is 'almost' at the 'no good engine' range using the TSB chart.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Burned approx 1/4-1/3 qt. over the last 3500 miles here. Was sitting a little above the "L" mark, and it took what I had left in my last bottle of 0W-30 (half of which was used for my oil change initially) to get it back to the "H" mark. Basically, I've used 0.5-0.6 qt of makeup oil since my oil change over 5000 miles ago. Engine still only has 7500 miles on it.

All looks good

10-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#61 (permalink)
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10-24-2010, 05:40 PM	#67 (permalink)
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10-27-2010, 10:36 PM	#68 (permalink)
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11-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#73 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Burned approx 1/4-1/3 qt. over the last 3500 miles here. Was sitting a little above the "L" mark, and it took what I had left in my last bottle of 0W-30 (half of which was used for my oil change initially) to get it back to the "H" mark. Basically, I've used 0.5-0.6 qt of makeup oil since my oil change over 5000 miles ago. Engine still only has 7500 miles on it. All looks good __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

11-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#74 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	i think mine is burning it but not enough to make a diffrence __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

10-12-2010, 02:24 AM	#62 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Hmmm....I wonder what this "OC Consumption Program" is all about.

10-12-2010, 09:29 PM	#63 (permalink)
TSterling Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: houston Posts: 14 Drives: 370z 6-speed blue Rep Power: 16	took mine in for an oil change 3 weeks ago, they said that it was 1qt low and we should keep an eye on it. now the engine is making a rapid ticking noise[sounds like a playing card a bicycle spoke] between 2-4,000 rpm's when the engine is hot. it does not do it under hard acceleration but is noticable when slowly accelerating in 1/2nd gear. the car makes the noise in neutral so its not driveline related. i hope my motor is okay.

11-01-2010, 10:07 AM	#69 (permalink)
alcorrea Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 17 Drives: nissan 370z white Rep Power: 16	Got my new short block it took them 7 days to installed but it's running beautiful now better than when it was new.

11-08-2010, 12:19 PM	#70 (permalink)
nextbesthing Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 187 Drives: 2009 PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	Can I bring my Z to any Nissan dealer for an Oil Consumption test? Or do I need to bring it back to where I bought it? Also, I assume I have to bring it in and have them do an oil change, am I correct?

11-09-2010, 03:40 AM	#71 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Contrary to what i read here, it looks like from the H to L marks is equal to 2 quarts. I thought I would just share this info. On the other hand, maybe I read wrong!

11-09-2010, 09:49 AM	#72 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	To me, H to L seems to be 1 qrt. I start at H and after 600-800 miles I am between H an L and it takes 1/2 a qrt. to get back to H.

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