370z needs new engine...

DangJones · 05-31-2014, 06:30 PM

So I picked up a brand new 2013 sports package 370z last Aug. As of yesterday, it has 6,800 miles on it. Service/ maintenance has been kept on point, and up until yesterday, I hadn't noticed anything wrong. Driving home from work I heard a slight rotational vibration, and then one exit away from my house, the car was lugging out of 2nd gear every time I took it past 2 grand.

I took it to the dealership, where they calmly notified me that: I need a new engine, Its bone dry of oil, they can't find a leak, and that Monday Nissan is sending engine techs to do a full diagnostic run on my baby.

I read here that a small amount of 09-10 Zs suffered from what I ascertained to be a similar issue.

Anyone else hear of this happening? I know earlier 370s had cooling issues, but my '13 needing a new engine at 6,800? bummer.

falconfixer · 05-31-2014, 07:34 PM

I guess anything is possible on the newer models. Shitty luck it happened to you but at least you get a new engine out of it.

Side note, nobody noticed low oil at the 3750 mileage mark?

watson853 · 05-31-2014, 08:25 PM

How many oil changes were done in the 6800. I myself change every 2-2500.

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Limeybastard · 05-31-2014, 08:33 PM

I check mine at 2000 miles was a smidge below full marker.
First oil change done st 2400 miles and currently at 3780 miles and still full.

I learned on here that one checks dip stick.often on these cars.

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DangJones · 05-31-2014, 09:17 PM

I've changed every 2,500. I'm seeing a trend here... these cars make oil disappear.

quickboat · 05-31-2014, 09:25 PM

What kind of oil is disappearing? Synthetic or Dino?

DEpointfive0 · 05-31-2014, 09:50 PM

And, I think you should call corporate and ask for a buy back. Your car is too new to be torn apart

Mr&Mrs · 05-31-2014, 10:43 PM

I dont drive much so it isnt a bother to me but I try to check my oil at each fuel up, and befre each time I get it out of the garage because of it not being very often. My car had a visibly leaking oil pan gasket when I first got it that magically went away. Cars do goofy things sometimes.

Sorry you will be without your car for a while, hope the best for you.

Fountainhead · 05-31-2014, 11:08 PM

I would think a modern oil like Mobil 1 or another synth could go for 6800 mile without changing, even the break in oil would make it that far without damaging the engine.
Sorry to hear about your problem with the engine. I agree with 8 image GIF guy, I would ask nicely for a buy back / replacement since it's brand new. I check my oil about 1 time a week, the same time I check my clutch fluid for changes in color, crap content and change the clutch fluid if needed.

DangJones · 05-31-2014, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I dont drive much so it isnt a bother to me but I try to check my oil at each fuel up, and befre each time I get it out of the garage because of it not being very often. My car had a visibly leaking oil pan gasket when I first got it that magically went away. Cars do goofy things sometimes.

Sorry you will be without your car for a while, hope the best for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

I would think a modern oil like Mobil 1 or another synth could go for 6800 mile without changing, even the break in oil would make it that far without damaging the engine.
Sorry to hear about your problem with the engine. I agree with 8 image GIF guy, I would ask nicely for a buy back / replacement since it's brand new. I check my oil about 1 time a week, the same time I check my clutch fluid for changes in color, crap content and change the clutch fluid if needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

And, I think you should call corporate and ask for a buy back. Your car is too new to be torn apart

Thanks for the words of encouragement, guys. As frustrating as it is, do you think Nissan would actually agree to a replacement? I am upset that I've spent money on a vehicle, and even when they do replace the motor, it won't be 'truly factory built' anymore.

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangJones

Thanks for the words of encouragement, guys. As frustrating as it is, do you think Nissan would actually agree to a replacement? I am upset that I've spent money on a vehicle, and even when they do replace the motor, it won't be 'truly factory built' anymore.

Why would it be a problem? They swap out the long block and you go on about your way.

Limeybastard · 06-01-2014, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Why would it be a problem? They swap out the long block and you go on about your way.

Exactly. Its gonna be as good as new. Just everything else they touch will he assholed.

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DEpointfive0 · 06-01-2014, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Why would it be a problem? They swap out the long block and you go on about your way.

They don't do long block anymore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Exactly. Its gonna be as good as new. Just everything else they touch will he assholed.

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Yeah, like breaking the grommet that let's water in. I know someone with that problem, oh wait, ME!!!

watson853 · 06-01-2014, 10:55 AM

So just curious what was your oil temp gauge acting like the last few days of the cars life. Were you running hot or getting up to temp unusually quick.

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Tadpole · 06-01-2014, 11:11 AM

I own a 13 model too and have driven 21k miles with no oil issues at all and change every 3-4k at the dealership with synthetic.
Sounds like you just got a defective engine with yours. This rarely happens but it does.
Sorry to hear you having issues with your Z but I believe most owners here do not have this problem.

05-31-2014, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
DangJones Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A. Posts: 45 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	370z needs new engine... So I picked up a brand new 2013 sports package 370z last Aug. As of yesterday, it has 6,800 miles on it. Service/ maintenance has been kept on point, and up until yesterday, I hadn't noticed anything wrong. Driving home from work I heard a slight rotational vibration, and then one exit away from my house, the car was lugging out of 2nd gear every time I took it past 2 grand. I took it to the dealership, where they calmly notified me that: I need a new engine, Its bone dry of oil, they can't find a leak, and that Monday Nissan is sending engine techs to do a full diagnostic run on my baby. I read here that a small amount of 09-10 Zs suffered from what I ascertained to be a similar issue. Anyone else hear of this happening? I know earlier 370s had cooling issues, but my '13 needing a new engine at 6,800? bummer.

05-31-2014, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I guess anything is possible on the newer models. Shitty luck it happened to you but at least you get a new engine out of it. Side note, nobody noticed low oil at the 3750 mileage mark? __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

05-31-2014, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	And, I think you should call corporate and ask for a buy back. Your car is too new to be torn apart gbrettin likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-31-2014, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I dont drive much so it isnt a bother to me but I try to check my oil at each fuel up, and befre each time I get it out of the garage because of it not being very often. My car had a visibly leaking oil pan gasket when I first got it that magically went away. Cars do goofy things sometimes. Sorry you will be without your car for a while, hope the best for you. swiss370Z likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

06-01-2014, 11:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	I own a 13 model too and have driven 21k miles with no oil issues at all and change every 3-4k at the dealership with synthetic. Sounds like you just got a defective engine with yours. This rarely happens but it does. Sorry to hear you having issues with your Z but I believe most owners here do not have this problem. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

05-31-2014, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	How many oil changes were done in the 6800. I myself change every 2-2500. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-31-2014, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	I check mine at 2000 miles was a smidge below full marker. First oil change done st 2400 miles and currently at 3780 miles and still full. I learned on here that one checks dip stick.often on these cars. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

05-31-2014, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
DangJones Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A. Posts: 45 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	I've changed every 2,500. I'm seeing a trend here... these cars make oil disappear.

05-31-2014, 09:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 11	What kind of oil is disappearing? Synthetic or Dino?

05-31-2014, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	I would think a modern oil like Mobil 1 or another synth could go for 6800 mile without changing, even the break in oil would make it that far without damaging the engine. Sorry to hear about your problem with the engine. I agree with 8 image GIF guy, I would ask nicely for a buy back / replacement since it's brand new. I check my oil about 1 time a week, the same time I check my clutch fluid for changes in color, crap content and change the clutch fluid if needed.

06-01-2014, 10:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	So just curious what was your oil temp gauge acting like the last few days of the cars life. Were you running hot or getting up to temp unusually quick. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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