370Z oil consumption

Totus44 · 06-03-2010, 07:01 PM

My Z is at the dealer (8th day and counting) getting the replacement short block + a laundry list of other parts replaced after failing the oil consumption test. fortunately my '09 Z will essentially have a '10 engine. Mine was the first fail at my dealership. the problem started at 7500 miles. Break in was normal except the original 211 miles (those I have no idea) and by the book. During the oil consumption process, the engine scrammed once (electronic protection w/o power above 2500 rpm). No mods yet, waiting for this issue to be resolved. The tell-tale was 220-240 on the guage...before getting on the freeway. Dealer is taking their time since one more visit within 30 days of this issue and it triggers lemon law.

Totus44 · 06-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Just got my car back from the dealer. New short block and everything that goes in it was replaced. The tech spent a few extra days doing some shake out and retuning. I was definitely losing hp with the leaky seals and the car sounds (and smells) better. If you run with the ester oil, a tell tale sign of the ester oil consumption issue is that faint hint of 'french fries' smell in the garage, lol! Now for the painful 1500mi break in period...again. Looking forward to upgrading the exhaust and intakes after that.

Mt Tam I am · 06-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Three weeks after buying my 01/09 Z in 05/10, I decided to check my oil for the first time at 485 miles (after oil temp hit 245 degrees, while outside was 59 degrees). Sure enough the dip stick was where hand book recommends adding oil. So I added 3/4 quarts. Today at 1048 miles I just added another 3/4's. Car normally runs at 220+ during break in, under 4000 revs.

bronk37 · 06-13-2010, 11:03 PM

I have the oil problem too. I bought mine last june and at about 3k mi it was in the shop as it went into limp mode, they replaced cam shaft actuators had the car for a week. I garaged the car with 6k on it for winter had the oil changed when i took it out of storage, have been back to dealer twice and both times I have had 1.25 qts of oil added the car has 7051 miles on it. Im getting a new motor but for the money I spent Im pretty upset.

Mt Tam I am · 07-14-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bronk37

I have the oil problem too. I bought mine last june and at about 3k mi it was in the shop as it went into limp mode, they replaced cam shaft actuators had the car for a week. I garaged the car with 6k on it for winter had the oil changed when i took it out of storage, have been back to dealer twice and both times I have had 1.25 qts of oil added the car has 7051 miles on it. Im getting a new motor but for the money I spent Im pretty upset.

They are checking my oil every 500 miles. at 200 I am down 1/2 qt. Do you think I am a candidate for new engine too?

6MT · 07-14-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

They are checking my oil every 500 miles. at 200 I am down 1/2 qt. Do you think I am a candidate for new engine too?

Nope, it's normal.

06-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Totus44 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Bk M6 Rep Power: 15	My Z is at the dealer (8th day and counting) getting the replacement short block + a laundry list of other parts replaced after failing the oil consumption test. fortunately my '09 Z will essentially have a '10 engine. Mine was the first fail at my dealership. the problem started at 7500 miles. Break in was normal except the original 211 miles (those I have no idea) and by the book. During the oil consumption process, the engine scrammed once (electronic protection w/o power above 2500 rpm). No mods yet, waiting for this issue to be resolved. The tell-tale was 220-240 on the guage...before getting on the freeway. Dealer is taking their time since one more visit within 30 days of this issue and it triggers lemon law. Last edited by Totus44; 06-09-2010 at 09:30 AM.

06-13-2010, 11:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
bronk37 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Milford,NH Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z Blk M6 Rep Power: 15	oil problem I have the oil problem too. I bought mine last june and at about 3k mi it was in the shop as it went into limp mode, they replaced cam shaft actuators had the car for a week. I garaged the car with 6k on it for winter had the oil changed when i took it out of storage, have been back to dealer twice and both times I have had 1.25 qts of oil added the car has 7051 miles on it. Im getting a new motor but for the money I spent Im pretty upset.

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06-09-2010, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Totus44 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Bk M6 Rep Power: 15	Just got my car back from the dealer. New short block and everything that goes in it was replaced. The tech spent a few extra days doing some shake out and retuning. I was definitely losing hp with the leaky seals and the car sounds (and smells) better. If you run with the ester oil, a tell tale sign of the ester oil consumption issue is that faint hint of 'french fries' smell in the garage, lol! Now for the painful 1500mi break in period...again. Looking forward to upgrading the exhaust and intakes after that.

06-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Three weeks after buying my 01/09 Z in 05/10, I decided to check my oil for the first time at 485 miles (after oil temp hit 245 degrees, while outside was 59 degrees). Sure enough the dip stick was where hand book recommends adding oil. So I added 3/4 quarts. Today at 1048 miles I just added another 3/4's. Car normally runs at 220+ during break in, under 4000 revs.