Motor burning oil like a DE
So I have an 2009 370z 6mt, car burns oil like my infiniti with a DE, like a quart every 1500 miles normal driving, or even 1 quart every 1000 miles with spirited driving mixed in. I read through the forums that my model year was known to have pretty bad oil consumption issues due to manufacturing defects either with the piston rings or valve stem seals.
On the dyno its obvious its burning oil, blue smoke followed after hitting redline. Also just changed the valve cover gaskets, and replaced all the gaskets associated with removing the front engine cover. I also installed a 19 Row Oil cooler when I bought the car, and I do not see any visible leaks when parked.
The thing is, if I am consistent with checking oil level and topping off, should I just be fine? The car made decent power on the dyno (FBO, 326whp on a low reading dyno at 114 Fahrenheit Ambient), so I am perfectly happy with the performance.
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