Z Owners, check your oil, post mileage and how far "down" it is...

Modshack · 09-24-2009, 04:46 PM

2000 miles since my Oil Cooler install....No visible oil usage....

Reality · 09-25-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

I took the first long trip in my car this weekend from Raleigh to Charlotte. It went into limp mode about 30 min. from my house on the return trip. I have 7100 miles on the car and have had the oil changed at 1500 and 4500 miles. The car was barely driveable. Monday had it taken to the dealer to find it was down almost 2 quarts of oil. They changed the oil and are now monitoring oil consumption. I'm 52 years old and have never had an issue like this with any car, including my 03 Evo which was modified.

6MT · 09-25-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

It is Pointless to collect "Data" when the great majority of these cars are miles away from really being broken in. This is not usable data, it's a bitch thread. Those that aren't happy should really just sell their cars...

AGAIN...

Demon Z · 09-25-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by awesomez

After 3k miles, I can't confirm that a single drop of oil is missing out of my 370Z engine.

Same here.

trent1331 · 09-26-2009, 03:53 PM

at 2700 miles, right where its supposed to be.

ZeeRay · 09-26-2009, 05:07 PM

I can tell you that mine will burn it away until the rods are tracked by NASA before my warranty is up. Maybe by then they will have some decent valve seals and rings.....

DooDooBrown · 09-26-2009, 08:26 PM

My car just turned over 2500 miles on the ODO, and I had to add 1 qt.. It still isn't topped, but it is much higher than it was. I do not know wheither to be worried or not, some say it is just a break in period, others say it is a really bad thing. All I know is that at my job (firefighter), we check our rigs constantly, and the same thing goes for my Z. I monitor the oil consumption, tire pressures, etc, I only hope that it will stop doing this, and I sure hope it is ready for the 750+ mile trip from the DC area to ATL this thanksgiving!

Cjanik · 09-27-2009, 11:37 AM

im one of the very few who floored it with 0 miles off the showroom floor.

I believed in the "run it hard to set the pistons" theory. so when I got it, first thing I did was drove it like I stole it on my way home.

at 40 miles, I changed my oil and the oil was still a bit clear but there were a lot of metal flakes in the oil as well. I changed it early only for the purpose of removing those metal flakes that come from new assembly engines.

im now at 475 miles and I just checked my oil, I am about 1/4th from the top hole on the dipstick. I am not sure how far up the dipstick my last oil change was. Didnt check. Just saw the picture on page 5, My oil level is where it should be.

i'll update at 1,000 miles.

LiquidZ · 10-04-2009, 10:55 PM

I checked my oil for fun this weekend. I changed the factory fill at 1000 miles, and I'm now at 2400. The oil is still above the "H" hole mark.

Technik330 · 10-10-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, the guys here could scare you out of getting a haircut. Then how would you keep that Mullet trimmed??.....

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I don't, I just let it blow in the breeze.

I laughed-

Cjanik · 10-13-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

im one of the very few who floored it with 0 miles off the showroom floor.

I believed in the "run it hard to set the pistons" theory. so when I got it, first thing I did was drove it like I stole it on my way home.

at 40 miles, I changed my oil and the oil was still a bit clear but there were a lot of metal flakes in the oil as well. I changed it early only for the purpose of removing those metal flakes that come from new assembly engines.

im now at 475 miles and I just checked my oil, I am about 1/4th from the top hole on the dipstick. I am not sure how far up the dipstick my last oil change was. Didnt check. Just saw the picture on page 5, My oil level is where it should be.

i'll update at 1,000 miles.

Just reached 1,025 miles. the oil is still 1/4th down from the top hole on the dipstick. I have burned no oil whatsoever. So the entire break in period (from 50 miles to 1,025 miles) I seem to have burned about 1/8th of a qt in the last 975 miles of the 1,025. NONE in the last 550 miles of that 1,025.

does this confirm the "set your piston rings by running it hard the first 50 miles"? your call. evidently worked for me!

cab83_750 · 10-14-2009, 09:46 PM

I stopped by the dealer for my 3rd test. I consumed almost 2 qts the last 1000 miles.

If I get crap from Nissan next week, can I in invoke the lemon law as I have been at the dealer 3 times. I want to hear from the dealer next week that Nissan approved the new engine....anything else, I would probably go bananas!

vipor · 10-21-2009, 05:15 PM

At about 2600 miles, I was down a little over a 1/2qt. went on a 500mile road trip so I made sure to top off before I left. I'll be doing my oil change this weekend (mobil1, filtermag, magnetic plug) and I'll keep an eye on it from there. Looks like I'll be at the 3,250 mark for it.

I dont think that after 2 months and 2600 miles burning a 1/2qt of oil is that bad, especially with how heavy my foot is in this car and how hot it gets in Texas. My gas mileage has already improved over 15% during the break in period and I'm assuming that my oil consumption will lessen as well. I'm not babying her or changing my driving habits, just time and miles passing.

j.arnaldo · 10-22-2009, 03:12 PM

...I guess I've been blessed with my '04.5 Touring Coupe 350Z...No oil-consumption, no feathering, no starting problems, no overheating problem, flawless AT...Sweet ride! Only thing I've had to do is get a new driver's side power window motor. I love the 370, but as long as my Zed runs so beautifully, I feel I should keep her! Don't get me wrong, I do love the 370, though! It's just a economics issue.

Zed-Hed · 11-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Nissan has determined my oil consumption to be excessive. My local service department is awaiting word from Nissan on whether they will be replacing the short block or the long block.

09-24-2009, 04:46 PM	#136 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	2000 miles since my Oil Cooler install....No visible oil usage.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

09-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#143 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	im one of the very few who floored it with 0 miles off the showroom floor. I believed in the "run it hard to set the pistons" theory. so when I got it, first thing I did was drove it like I stole it on my way home. at 40 miles, I changed my oil and the oil was still a bit clear but there were a lot of metal flakes in the oil as well. I changed it early only for the purpose of removing those metal flakes that come from new assembly engines. im now at 475 miles and I just checked my oil, I am about 1/4th from the top hole on the dipstick. I am not sure how far up the dipstick my last oil change was. Didnt check. Just saw the picture on page 5, My oil level is where it should be. i'll update at 1,000 miles. Last edited by Cjanik; 09-27-2009 at 11:48 AM.

10-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#144 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I checked my oil for fun this weekend. I changed the factory fill at 1000 miles, and I'm now at 2400. The oil is still above the "H" hole mark. __________________

10-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#147 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I stopped by the dealer for my 3rd test. I consumed almost 2 qts the last 1000 miles. If I get crap from Nissan next week, can I in invoke the lemon law as I have been at the dealer 3 times. I want to hear from the dealer next week that Nissan approved the new engine....anything else, I would probably go bananas! Last edited by cab83_750; 10-14-2009 at 09:52 PM.

10-21-2009, 05:15 PM	#148 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	At about 2600 miles, I was down a little over a 1/2qt. went on a 500mile road trip so I made sure to top off before I left. I'll be doing my oil change this weekend (mobil1, filtermag, magnetic plug) and I'll keep an eye on it from there. Looks like I'll be at the 3,250 mark for it. I dont think that after 2 months and 2600 miles burning a 1/2qt of oil is that bad, especially with how heavy my foot is in this car and how hot it gets in Texas. My gas mileage has already improved over 15% during the break in period and I'm assuming that my oil consumption will lessen as well. I'm not babying her or changing my driving habits, just time and miles passing. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-26-2009, 03:53 PM	#140 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	at 2700 miles, right where its supposed to be.

09-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#141 (permalink)
ZeeRay Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lawton, Ok Posts: 51 Drives: 370Z and a Corvette Rep Power: 16	I can tell you that mine will burn it away until the rods are tracked by NASA before my warranty is up. Maybe by then they will have some decent valve seals and rings.....

09-26-2009, 08:26 PM	#142 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	My car just turned over 2500 miles on the ODO, and I had to add 1 qt.. It still isn't topped, but it is much higher than it was. I do not know wheither to be worried or not, some say it is just a break in period, others say it is a really bad thing. All I know is that at my job (firefighter), we check our rigs constantly, and the same thing goes for my Z. I monitor the oil consumption, tire pressures, etc, I only hope that it will stop doing this, and I sure hope it is ready for the 750+ mile trip from the DC area to ATL this thanksgiving!

10-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#149 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	...I guess I've been blessed with my '04.5 Touring Coupe 350Z...No oil-consumption, no feathering, no starting problems, no overheating problem, flawless AT...Sweet ride! Only thing I've had to do is get a new driver's side power window motor. I love the 370, but as long as my Zed runs so beautifully, I feel I should keep her! Don't get me wrong, I do love the 370, though! It's just a economics issue. Last edited by j.arnaldo; 10-22-2009 at 03:16 PM.

11-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#150 (permalink)
Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 20	Nissan has determined my oil consumption to be excessive. My local service department is awaiting word from Nissan on whether they will be replacing the short block or the long block.

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