370 oil consumption

FricFrac · 08-10-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

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N like I said once b4. Leave 1st year cars to the true enthusiasts. They r the ones that will void warranty day 1. They are the ones that find out what's wrong n assisting in the improvent of these cars.
2nd year cars are better for novice drivers. Because companies have worked out 75% of the kinks n quirks. By year 3 you are looking at 97% of quirks gone.
Unless ur a enthusiast and/or a diy mechanic. 1st year cars should be avoided.
So the forums don't get filled with non existant problems.

That use to be the case but I think a lot of things have changed in the last 10 or so years. The 370Z engine has been around for the last two years and while the 370Z platform is new there is a lot of stuff that is very similar on the 350Z, G35 and G37. I've found this new car to be surprisingly unquirky. There is the odd thing but not really an unusual amount even for a vehicle that's been produced for a number of years.

That being said at 5300KM I had burned a liter of oil. Not too concerned about it....

need4speed · 08-10-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

That use to be the case but I think a lot of things have changed in the last 10 or so years. The 370Z engine has been around for the last two years and while the 370Z platform is new there is a lot of stuff that is very similar on the 350Z, G35 and G37. I've found this new car to be surprisingly unquirky. There is the odd thing but not really an unusual amount even for a vehicle that's been produced for a number of years.

That being said at 5300KM I had burned a liter of oil. Not too concerned about it....

Gonestly sir I really couldn't agree with this because when u have a new vehicle coming out a factory with almost all brand new components. You will see 1st year issues.
Even on porsche u see 1st year issues.
But hey, as long as we can disagree with respect. Thank u for your response on not nit picking on 3 or 4 typos.

ZKindaGuy · 08-10-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

That use to be the case but I think a lot of things have changed in the last 10 or so years. The 370Z engine has been around for the last two years and while the 370Z platform is new there is a lot of stuff that is very similar on the 350Z, G35 and G37. I've found this new car to be surprisingly unquirky. There is the odd thing but not really an unusual amount even for a vehicle that's been produced for a number of years.

That being said at 5300KM I had burned a liter of oil. Not too concerned about it....

i think the 370Z engine has been around since 2006 as I thought it had its origin and (detuned) debut in the 2006 XTerra per the Nissan master mechanic who lives right next door to me.

LiquidZ · 08-10-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

Come on people....give the oil issue some time to work itself out. Many of these engines are still in their break-in period. High-performance 4 and 6 packs are known to consume oil for as long as 10K miles.

I have more concern for those folks who see every little thing as a problem. Its this kind of reaction that starts to cause the car to come under relentless and unnecessary scrutiny for absolutely no reason...and once this kind of over reactive :BS: starts getting into the car magazine reviews the entire car starts to drop unnecessarily in its value quickly all because of supposition and conjecture.

So how about showing some patience and restraint and quit posting your needless concerns until there is a definite and provable problem identified and a root cause of a real failure instead of all this dust some of you folks keep kicking up about nothing.

Why can't people post about oil consumption? Its a discussion forum after all...

tbonesteak · 08-09-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I have noticed my tailpipes are a little dirty...

... now I'm worried.

Tailpipes are always gonna get black regardless of whether the motor burns oil or not. Monitor your dipstick every 1k miles or so.

Chan Chee Hoe · 08-10-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I have noticed my tailpipes are a little dirty...

... now I'm worried.

Take a look at the dirt,oil burning car's,the soot is 'oily' type like 2 strokes motocycle,'dry' & black soot is 'rich' running engine...

fuct · 08-10-2009, 10:22 AM

"My background is illegal street racing. Which I "just" stopped long ago."

how do you JUST stop something LONG ago...... ?

need4speed · 08-10-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

"My background is illegal street racing. Which I "just" stopped long ago."

how do you JUST stop something LONG ago...... ?

Not long ago... typo... can't u foolz use inference every now and again.
We not typin up resumes.

Get a life.

LiquidZ · 08-10-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Get a life.

Get an education.

need4speed · 08-10-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Get an education.

Ahhh yes n ur mother will be my private tutor.
She cums highly recommended.
Something about she licks the back of scrotums while u study.
Lmao

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Nah but ur mother don't mind wen I'm up in her tho.

You are one classy dood.....

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Get a life.

Yeah

Reality · 08-10-2009, 12:02 PM

since the G37 was released.. a few friends (who work at or with Nissan/Infiniti dealerships) have advised me that many 3.7 vq's are loosing oil.
At one dealership, 3 g37's were waiting on new motors.

So once again, OC issues arise with our beloved VQ motor.. Coming from 2 revups, I can feel your pain.

If I do purchase a 370z, I will def be waiting on the 2010 model.

ZKindaGuy · 08-10-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

"My background is illegal street racing. Which I "just" stopped long ago."

how do you JUST stop something LONG ago...... ?

I think he meant he stopped "cold-turkey" without easing out of doing it.

need4speed · 08-10-2009, 12:21 PM

Honestly*

FricFrac · 08-10-2009, 02:32 PM

need4speed I don't usually comment on troll posts but I think there is hope for you. You have had a few interesting points on some of your posts (if you can wade through the slaughtered English). Hopefully you'll work on whatever issues are plaguing you in your life now and you won't feel the need to lash out in an anonoymous way on an Internet forum. An appology would likely be a good way to keep from getting banned and hopefully you can work on being an asset to the forum.

08-10-2009, 12:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Reality Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 290 Drives: '06 PPW GT Rep Power: 17	since the G37 was released.. a few friends (who work at or with Nissan/Infiniti dealerships) have advised me that many 3.7 vq's are loosing oil. At one dealership, 3 g37's were waiting on new motors. So once again, OC issues arise with our beloved VQ motor.. Coming from 2 revups, I can feel your pain. If I do purchase a 370z, I will def be waiting on the 2010 model. __________________ //2005 35th SB #81 [tyra] SOLD //2006 GT PPW SOLD

08-10-2009, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	need4speed I don't usually comment on troll posts but I think there is hope for you. You have had a few interesting points on some of your posts (if you can wade through the slaughtered English). Hopefully you'll work on whatever issues are plaguing you in your life now and you won't feel the need to lash out in an anonoymous way on an Internet forum. An appology would likely be a good way to keep from getting banned and hopefully you can work on being an asset to the forum. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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