370Z oil consumption

VCuomo · 10-18-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by katillidie

here ya go, i will get the bulletin number tomorrow and reply

The bulletin number is NTB-10-090.

cossie1600 · 10-03-2010, 06:56 PM

These engines are mostly computer built, wonder if there was a batch of bad parts

antennahead · 10-07-2010, 07:40 PM

The interesting question would be what changed on 04/05/10

katillidie · 10-07-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

The interesting question would be what changed on 04/05/10

exactly what i was thinking.... i work for nissan, so i have access to bulletins like this one which got me thinking! what the hell did they find and change? i mean, i work for nissan and i cant even get that info. wtf..

antennahead · 10-07-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by katillidie

exactly what i was thinking.... i work for nissan, so i have access to bulletins like this one which got me thinking! what the hell did they find and change? i mean, i work for nissan and i cant even get that info. wtf..

......... and if it is anything like the 2006 OC issues (of which I was an unwilling participant

) , they won't tell you what changed or what was done............ that would admit there was actually a problem and risks widespread demands from the customers

katillidie · 10-07-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

......... and if it is anything like the 2006 OC issues (of which I was an unwilling participant

) , they won't tell you what changed or what was done............ that would admit there was actually a problem and risks widespread demands from the customers

yup yup

cossie1600 · 10-08-2010, 04:55 PM

try driving a rotary

cab83_750 · 10-10-2010, 04:28 PM

I saw the thread on the 350z OC. I found it very very intriguing and interesting.

We have a bunch of 09 owners and I am wondering if it is time to start a poll on mileage and how much oil is being used by the 09s.

alcorrea · 10-11-2010, 09:34 AM

I got a 370z with less than 10k and is drinking oil. Finally after 2 oil consumption tests she is getting a short block in it. They said it will take 4 days to install and they will call me when the parts are at the dealer. I don't know about having a brand new car with a fixed engine. I'm not happy about it.

6SPD_FTW · 10-12-2010, 01:28 AM

I purchased my 370 in May 2009. Unknown build date, but I think it is 03/09. The question I have is - why is it that at 25,000 miles, my engine (very thankfully) consumes less than 1/2 qt in 5000mi? I broke every single rule in the book during break-in and have driven it like a complete ******* since day 1.

The transmission was replaced under warranty, but the engine in my car is 100% bulletproof as far as I can tell.

Not rubbing it in, but what gives. Is there a definite cause that's been pinned down? Is it the rings leaking or valve seats?

Late,
Trav

AK370Z · 10-12-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 6SPD_FTW

I purchased my 370 in May 2009. Unknown build date, but I think it is 03/09. The question I have is - why is it that at 25,000 miles, my engine (very thankfully) consumes less than 1/2 qt in 5000mi? I broke every single rule in the book during break-in and have driven it like a complete ******* since day 1.

The transmission was replaced under warranty, but the engine in my car is 100% bulletproof as far as I can tell.

Not rubbing it in, but what gives. Is there a definite cause that's been pinned down? Is it the rings leaking or valve seats?

Late,
Trav

NO one knows.

As oppose to you, I have religiously followed the break in period restrictions for 1200 miles. My usual driving habit is pretty aggressive. I have also just crossed 26,000 miles (Synthetic oil since 3,600 miles). My Z is running fine with no oil consumption and recently got a certification from BLACKSTONE LAB that everything is A-OK!

No one really knows what's the cause ....

6SPD_FTW · 10-12-2010, 06:22 PM

Blackstone labs has had good things to say about my Z also, until the last oil report, when lead was elevated. In about 500mi, I'm going to send another sample in to see if that has improved. Worrisome. Castrol Syntec 0W-30 since 4500 miles on mine with zero issues.

Late,
Trav

6MT · 10-12-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

NO one knows.

As oppose to you, I have religiously followed the break in period restrictions for 1200 miles. My usual driving habit is pretty aggressive. I have also just crossed 26,000 miles (Synthetic oil since 3,600 miles). My Z is running fine with no oil consumption and recently got a certification from BLACKSTONE LAB that everything is A-OK!

No one really knows what's the cause ....

I too followed the break-in procedure religiously. The engine did use quite a bit of oil up until about 7000 kms. Now, at 10700 kms, it uses little to no oil.

Just my personal opinion, and I know it has been said by more than just me.... but people need to relax about this issue. Oil usage is very normal in the early life of any engine. Let the miles add up a bit and then see what is going on. Have your oil tested. If there's anything abnormal happening, the analysis will show it. I had mine analyzed at 9500 kms. Except for a high concentration of dirt (and that's a K&N issue), my engine showed exceptional results.

Please don't flame too hard. As I mentioned above, I'm not the only one who's saying... RELAX!!

kfscoll · 10-13-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I too followed the break-in procedure religiously. The engine did use quite a bit of oil up until about 7000 kms. Now, at 10700 kms, it uses little to no oil.

Just my personal opinion, and I know it has been said by more than just me.... but people need to relax about this issue. Oil usage is very normal in the early life of any engine. Let the miles add up a bit and then see what is going on. Have your oil tested. If there's anything abnormal happening, the analysis will show it. I had mine analyzed at 9500 kms. Except for a high concentration of dirt (and that's a K&N issue), my engine showed exceptional results.

Please don't flame too hard. As I mentioned above, I'm not the only one who's saying... RELAX!!

Sage advice!! +1 rep!

katillidie · 10-12-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alcorrea

I got a 370z with less than 10k and is drinking oil. Finally after 2 oil consumption tests she is getting a short block in it. They said it will take 4 days to install and they will call me when the parts are at the dealer. I don't know about having a brand new car with a fixed engine. I'm not happy about it.

my advice, from working at a nissan dealer and seeing what happens... if u are not happy with a short block... complain and complain, go to the top. Go to the owner and if that doesn't work goto to nissan directly... i see it everyday.. people just keep complaing and eventually u get what u want.. unfortunately where i am at i end up heaving to do warranty work on cars that have 100k or more miles and are WELL out of warranty, my service manager just lies about the mileage, because the customer didn't take no for an answer. most people don't realize if u don't give up u will eventually get what u want especially at the dealer... they want/need u as a good customer.. If the motor isn't out yet u still have time! just go in and talk to them say u have done ur research and u know its a on goin problem and u want it done right... U WANT A LONG BLOCK... plain and simple..and follow the chain of command till u get to nissan directly...ive seen it before u can get what u want u just have to be persistent.. btw 4 days? are they letting the oil lube tech do it lol... i am pretty sure it pays 14 hrs warranty. and it can get done in one day even being a short block.... too bad all u guys live in cali id be hookin u all up lol

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6SPD_FTW Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z Bl 6MT Rep Power: 16	Blackstone labs has had good things to say about my Z also, until the last oil report, when lead was elevated. In about 500mi, I'm going to send another sample in to see if that has improved. Worrisome. Castrol Syntec 0W-30 since 4500 miles on mine with zero issues. Late, Trav