Help find source of engine oil leak, please

DEpointfive0 · 08-07-2013, 12:59 PM

No other dealers in NY? I'd drive 100 miles for a good dealership

wdkwang · 08-07-2013, 12:59 PM

As for the other dealerships I went to that I thought they would take care of me...
One left scratches, dents, paintchips, and creases in the interior and side skirt while it was being worked on.
Another one bottomed out my front bumper so hard that there was a huge gash on the right side, probably when one of the idiot "techs" decided to drive down the shop exit ramp. Had to go through an ordeal for them to repaint my bumper. Even with that, I went to pick it up from the body shop and install it myself cause I just didn't want any of those retards touching the car.

Chuck33079 · 08-07-2013, 01:01 PM

Maybe ask around in your local forum to see who is recommended?

wdkwang · 08-07-2013, 01:02 PM

I appreciate you guys giving attention to my thread but I'm pretty firm with dealerships as a last resort.

I've been going to the recommended/popular/best dealership in the city. I'm not going to put them up on blast in case they happen to fall upon this thread, but to give you an idea they are sponsored on this forum.

SouthArk370Z · 08-07-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

... I don't want to deal with them, ...

Then don't. Fire your dealer. If there truly is a problem (it appears that there is), you shouldn't have to prove anything to them. Find another dealer. You shouldn't have to worry about whether or not the work was done. Find another dealer.

Did I mention that you should ditch the current dealer and find a new one?

Chuck33079 · 08-07-2013, 01:06 PM

But unverified oil additives from the internet are ok? Because it's been posted on the internet it's obviously going to solve your problem. You're most certainly free to solve the problem however you see fit, but are you prepared to have a future legitimate warranty claim denied because you tried to DIY this? If the oil additive gums up the VVEL system, which is very finicky and relies on oil to operate, are you ok footing the bill for repair since it's a direct result of your action?

wdkwang · 08-07-2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Then don't. Fire your dealer. If there truly is a problem (it appears that there is), you shouldn't have to prove anything to them. Find another dealer. You shouldn't have to worry about whether or not the work was done. Find another dealer.

Did I mention that you should ditch the current dealer and find a new one?

No one should have to deal with this ********. Maybe it's just how it is with them here in nyc. IIRC, I've already had my car at 4 different dealerships. I just don't see them giving proper service around here unless you have a GTR. Loaners are scarce. Even though this current one is nice enough offer one. It is only after you wait car-less for 1-3 days for diagnosis to be completed. If they find that they have to keep the car for longer, then they'll offer a loaner if available.
Nissan just doesn't give the customer service that luxury brands do. My mother brings in her Lexus to her dealer for simple stuff like an oil change and she tells me how nice they treat her and just hands her the keys to a loaner until the service is done. In and out in 15-20 minutes.

wdkwang · 08-07-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

But unverified oil additives from the internet are ok? Because it's been posted on the internet it's obviously going to solve your problem. You're most certainly free to solve the problem however you see fit, but are you prepared to have a future legitimate warranty claim denied because you tried to DIY this? If the oil additive gums up the VVEL system, which is very finicky and relies on oil to operate, are you ok footing the bill for repair since it's a direct result of your action?

It does sound stupid but at this point with their record history with me, I'll take my chances with the internet. I don't do anything unless it's really documented everywhere and hundreds/thousands of people use it, even with simple mods. For example, I'm sure you balanced the weights between keeping the warranty or going TT. You trust GTM enough and their work to do so. Things get a lot more complicated and hairier boosting a N/A, especially one that is known to have weak rods.

Chuck33079 · 08-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Dude, fix your car as you see fit. If you look through this thread, no one person has agreed with your proposed plan of action. If that doesn't matter to you, go ahead with your Plan A. Just remember, $5 fixes usually aren't worth the $5.

DEpointfive0 · 08-07-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Dude, fix your car as you see fit. If you look through this thread, no one person has agreed with your proposed plan of action. If that doesn't matter to you, go ahead with your Plan A. Just remember, $5 fixes usually aren't worth the $5.

and if THAT dealership damaged your car as your stated, why didn't you file a complaint? Why didn't you call corporate? Why didn't you

?

The additives usually work for 5k-20k miles... Then the problems start to occur

DEpointfive0 · 08-07-2013, 01:50 PM

And if you want to fix it properly, take the motor out, see where the oil is coming from, replace the seal

Wonka2581 · 08-07-2013, 01:55 PM

If you pour that sh** into your motor the dealer will say "you caused the problem when you put that into your motor" and get out of having to fix your car.

cheshirecat · 08-07-2013, 02:08 PM

op is determined to make this as difficult as possible on himself

who am I to interfere

SouthArk370Z · 08-07-2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

yadda yadda, blah blah blah

The Lord helps them that helps themselves. If you refuse to stand up for yourself, no one else is going to do it for you. yadda yadda, blah blah blah.

If you can't/won't spend the time/effort to find a good dealer then contact Nissan USA about your problem. Should be easy to find a phone number; look in the Owner's Manual or search the Web. They should be able to build a fire under someone's a$$.

MJB · 08-07-2013, 02:15 PM

OP, how much oil was on your undertray? If you are leaking about 2qts between oil changes you'll know just by looking at the undertray. From the pics, it looks like there is some oil on the A/C compressor. I'm thinking when the dealer was pouring in oil they spilled a little, since the oil cap is right above that area. I'm still thinking you have oil consumption problems.

*looked at picture again.. could be a leak from the valve cover as well...

08-07-2013, 12:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	No other dealers in NY? I'd drive 100 miles for a good dealership SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-07-2013, 12:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	As for the other dealerships I went to that I thought they would take care of me... One left scratches, dents, paintchips, and creases in the interior and side skirt while it was being worked on. Another one bottomed out my front bumper so hard that there was a huge gash on the right side, probably when one of the idiot "techs" decided to drive down the shop exit ramp. Had to go through an ordeal for them to repaint my bumper. Even with that, I went to pick it up from the body shop and install it myself cause I just didn't want any of those retards touching the car. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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08-07-2013, 01:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	I appreciate you guys giving attention to my thread but I'm pretty firm with dealerships as a last resort. I've been going to the recommended/popular/best dealership in the city. I'm not going to put them up on blast in case they happen to fall upon this thread, but to give you an idea they are sponsored on this forum. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo! Last edited by wdkwang; 08-07-2013 at 01:04 PM.

08-07-2013, 01:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	But unverified oil additives from the internet are ok? Because it's been posted on the internet it's obviously going to solve your problem. You're most certainly free to solve the problem however you see fit, but are you prepared to have a future legitimate warranty claim denied because you tried to DIY this? If the oil additive gums up the VVEL system, which is very finicky and relies on oil to operate, are you ok footing the bill for repair since it's a direct result of your action? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-07-2013, 01:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Dude, fix your car as you see fit. If you look through this thread, no one person has agreed with your proposed plan of action. If that doesn't matter to you, go ahead with your Plan A. Just remember, $5 fixes usually aren't worth the $5. SouthArk370Z and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-07-2013, 01:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	And if you want to fix it properly, take the motor out, see where the oil is coming from, replace the seal __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	If you pour that sh** into your motor the dealer will say "you caused the problem when you put that into your motor" and get out of having to fix your car. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

08-07-2013, 02:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	op is determined to make this as difficult as possible on himself who am I to interfere DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-07-2013, 02:15 PM	#30 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	OP, how much oil was on your undertray? If you are leaking about 2qts between oil changes you'll know just by looking at the undertray. From the pics, it looks like there is some oil on the A/C compressor. I'm thinking when the dealer was pouring in oil they spilled a little, since the oil cap is right above that area. I'm still thinking you have oil consumption problems. looked at picture again.. could be a leak from the valve cover as well... DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around. Last edited by MJB; 08-07-2013 at 02:17 PM.*

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