Excessive oil consumption?

6MT · 10-27-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That has not been my (albeit limited) experience. Then, I have only owned one BRAND NEW car, so I am at a bit of a loss there.

What exactly do you claim is going to change in that engine that has not already changed at 1200 miles that will prevent further oil burning?

Your problem is patience. Give it 5k miles and you'll see (and I'm 100% sure, unless you oil starve the engine) oil consumption will no longer be this "issue" you are concerned about.

And NO, I'm not being sarcastic or trying to pick a fight. Flame me if you want, but the majority, 99.99%, of all oil consumption "issues" are not problems but normal usage because of ring seating.

Again.... if you missed that.... give it some more time!

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

S2K did not have conventional cylinder walls, either. IT falls into the category of the BMW motorcycle as an outlier. The 370Z has steel-lined aluminum cylinder walls and hypereutectic pistons along with plasma-moly rings, no?

i don't think the frm walls make such a big difference....

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

i don't think the frm walls make such a big difference....

You told me they did. Further, I think the S2K uses forged pistons, no?

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You told me they did. Further, I think the S2K uses forged pistons, no?

I never said that

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Your problem is patience. Give it 5k miles and you'll see (and I'm 100% sure, unless you oil starve the engine) oil consumption will no longer be this "issue" you are concerned about.

And NO, I'm not being sarcastic or trying to pick a fight. Flame me if you want, but the majority, 99.99%, of all oil consumption "issues" are not problems but normal usage because of ring seating.

Again.... if you missed that.... give it some more time!

My Z06 stopped using oil at 600 miles. Hasn't burned a drop since (at 3600 miles now). I was just saying I have never heard of a conventionally constructed engine burning oil beyond 12-1500 miles if broken in correctly.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I never said that

You cited it as an example. Can you think of a different example, with conventional steel liners/hyper pistons?

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You cited it as an example. Can you think of a different example, with conventional steel liners/hyper pistons?

how about the vq35? Well known to burn oil for quite a while...

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

how about the vq35? Well known to burn oil for quite a while...

Does it then stop?

I have read that this series of motors from Nissan doesn't produce peak performance on the dyno/strip until 4-10K miles.

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Does it then stop?

I have read that this series of motors from Nissan doesn't produce peak performance on the dyno/strip until 4-10K miles.

people say it does...

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

people say it does...

Huh, well if my 370Z happens to use oil, I will give it 5K or so to start slowing down, then. Thanks!

w4kj4k · 10-28-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Does it then stop?

It doesn't for the G35's and 350's. It actually gets worse over. Its pretty lame

whealy · 11-03-2011, 10:43 PM

Just got my test results back today. I used about 3/4 of a quart over 1000 miles coming up on 5K in my 2010 Roadster. Accoring to the (Infiniti) TSB I should not have exceeded .43 of a quart within a 1000 mile test (Assuming low to high mark on the dip is 1 quart as they measure this stuff with a ruler in millimeters). So they ordered me a new short block. I noticed oil useage leading up to the first oil change that triggered the concern and ultimatly the dealers test.

alcorrea · 11-11-2011, 05:50 PM

I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car.

cosmicdust73 · 08-24-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by alcorrea

I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car.

See this is what I'm afraid of... my short block installation will most likely be completed today but there is no guarantee this will even fix the problem.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-24-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alcorrea

I had the engine replaced and still same problem 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, I hate my car.

That sucks, what oil are you using/used? Switching to something with a higher flash point would help.
You can also get the oil tested and see if anything usual is going on.

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11-03-2011, 10:43 PM	#42 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Just got my test results back today. I used about 3/4 of a quart over 1000 miles coming up on 5K in my 2010 Roadster. Accoring to the (Infiniti) TSB I should not have exceeded .43 of a quart within a 1000 mile test (Assuming low to high mark on the dip is 1 quart as they measure this stuff with a ruler in millimeters). So they ordered me a new short block. I noticed oil useage leading up to the first oil change that triggered the concern and ultimatly the dealers test.