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Hey all, Like many, my Z has been drinking oil... I recently took her in to the service department, and they told me to come back in 1000 miles to

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Hey all,
Like many, my Z has been drinking oil... I recently took her in to the service department, and they told me to come back in 1000 miles to perform an oil consumption test. Today is the day. I woke up, went downstairs, and checked the dipstick, it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles. My question to all you out there is,
1). What can expect going into the dealership today? (I know about the whole 1 qt. 1000 miles)
2). What is generally the course of action if they do determine that my engine is drinking oil?
3). Will this issue affect my resale value in the future (if they wind up replacing the engine??)

My car just turned 9,000 miles on it, and the problem has yet to stop...
Thanks!
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Some have pursued the issue and gotten new motors. If your car is still eating that much oil at 9k you might need to go that direction.

My Z ate about 3/4qt in the first 1500 miles, but since then I have had ZERO loss. This is after 9800 miles, 2 oil changes (added a cooler), and a track weekend.
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I am assuming I would have much better chances of getting a new motor than just recieving a buy back??
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Wait....3/4 full after 1000 miles? They're gonna tel you you don't have a problem (and you don't)
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Hey all,
Like many, my Z has been drinking oil... I recently took her in to the service department, and they told me to come back in 1000 miles to perform an oil consumption test. Today is the day. I woke up, went downstairs, and checked the dipstick, it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles. My question to all you out there is,
1). What can expect going into the dealership today? (I know about the whole 1 qt. 1000 miles)
2). What is generally the course of action if they do determine that my engine is drinking oil?
3). Will this issue affect my resale value in the future (if they wind up replacing the engine??)

My car just turned 9,000 miles on it, and the problem has yet to stop...
Thanks!

Quit using Mazola Oil and start using something decent
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Mobil 1, Redline, Castrol Edge, or Amsoil, take your pick with one of those and try one last time, then start biotching at them if one of those doesnt help.

*Get a K&N or Mobil 1 filter as well!
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I recently took her in to the service department, and they told me to come back in 1000 miles to perform an oil consumption test. Today is the day. I woke up, went downstairs, and checked the dipstick, it is about 3/4 after 1000 miles. My question to all you out there is,
1). What can expect going into the dealership today? (I know about the whole 1 qt. 1000 miles)
2). What is generally the course of action if they do determine that my engine is drinking oil?
3). Will this issue affect my resale value in the future (if they wind up replacing the engine??)

My car just turned 9,000 miles on it, and the problem has yet to stop...
Thanks!
If I recall correctly, You are NOT suppose to touch/check the dip stick. They (dealership) usually seal it or put a "DO NOT TEMPER" tape on the dipstick so that the owner of the car do not attempt to suction out any oil. They do the same with drain bolt as well. I'm just typing what I have read from the 06 350Z consumption tests. My

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If I recall correctly, You are NOT suppose to touch/check the dip stick. They (dealership) usually seal it or put a "DO NOT TEMPER" tape on the dipstick so that the owner of the car do not attempt to suction out any oil. They do the same with drain bolt as well. I'm just typing what I have read from the 06 350Z consumption tests. My

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Yes...that's a bit of a bogus test if it wasn't made tamperproof.. They might have just been shining on the op..But it sounds like there is really no problem.
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Alright everyone, update....
1). The dealer has done all oil changes on the car. The oil being used is the exact oil that is being called for in the owner's manual. It is from Nissan. I have, however, used Mobil 1 to top off before, and it has still gone through that.
2). I asked the service representitive, and he said I can check the oil as much as I pleased, however, I can not add oil unless it is below the L mark (had to give him a call).
3). It took me approx. 1 month to put on 1000 miles (We have had snow on the ground for much of January/Feb. in WV

When I checked my oil initally, it was right at the H, a little over-filled. I insured that was the case, as I let it sit over nite. The service advisor did acknoledge that it was an issue, however, they would have to call some Nissan factory tech. for further instructions. I simply made my case that I did not buy a $40,000.00 sports car to dump a qt. of oil in every 2000 miles.
Long story short, they want to see it again in 1500 miles.... We will see how it goes!
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I have, however, used Mobil 1 to top off before, and it has still gone through that.
You should not be mixing oils or oil brands for topping off purposes. Top off with the same brand and weight that is in the engine.
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I did not buy a $40,000.00 sports car to dump a qt. of oil in every 2000 miles.
You can pay twice that for a car and use twice the oil... You are well within the factory norms.

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I did the top off as instructed by the dealership. This is not my first new car, it is actually my third, although, I do admit, the Z is the most sporty new car I have owned. A couple of my friends have Z06 vettes, STI's, BMW's etc, but none have seemed to have this issue.
I guess where this really is becoming an issue is the dealership oil changes.... I got them free for life from the dealership, however, they change it once every 7500 with the Nissan synthetic they put in it... I know that if I didn't stay on top of this issue, the car would have no oil by the time that it is due for its next change....
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problem? yes. nissan think so? maybe not. my car has burned oil since day one. last check, i was 1.5 qts low at 1700 miles. (full to below empty on stick)

no this isnt my first car, and yes its too much oil to burn. my last toyota v6 was putting out 425 hp, and would burn ZERO oil. now i have to watch my oil over a long road trip, not pleasant in a 40k, or a 10k car.

it is what it is though, id rather dump in oil than have some 20 yr old kid swap my engine on my car...... too many horror stories at the dealership (including incorrect install that led to a blown engine)
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I did the top off as instructed by the dealership. This is not my first new car, it is actually my third, although, I do admit, the Z is the most sporty new car I have owned. A couple of my friends have Z06 vettes, STI's, BMW's etc, but none have seemed to have this issue.
I guess where this really is becoming an issue is the dealership oil changes.... I got them free for life from the dealership, however, they change it once every 7500 with the Nissan synthetic they put in it... I know that if I didn't stay on top of this issue, the car would have no oil by the time that it is due for its next change....


I would not be so sure about that....... if it were anything other than a Z or GTR, then i would JUMP at the free oil change for life..........

most likely they use regular oil.......... unless, if you had verified with your own eyes already....

hope you get the issue resolved in one way or the other....

perhaps, it is not a big issue......... but, i bet no one on this forum would feel ok with it..... for it is a $40k new car..

if i were you, i would take it to the dealer 3 threes, get the paper work ready, and claim lemon...... i had put in a new engine in my toyota avalon, but it is not the same.....
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if i were you, i would take it to the dealer 3 threes, get the paper work ready, and claim lemon......

I'm sorry...Claim lemon for what? The OP has used 1/4 qt. in 1000 miles per his consumption test. That's hardly a justification for a buyback..
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