Urgent: check engine light

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:03 AM

Ehh I have to review my information ... I can't believe this is even happening at 41k

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Chuck33079 · 05-14-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoroItaliano

Ehh I have to review my information ... I can't believe this is even happening at 41k

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You don't even know what's happening yet. Take a breath. It could just be a plugged cat or something simple. I'm assuming you've kept up on maintenance and the car has the appropriate amount of oil in it. Did you recently fuel up? There's a lot of things it could be ranging from relatively minor to catastrophic. Most issues tend to be on the more minor side of that spectrum.

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:11 AM

I've done my oil changes ..

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Chuck33079 · 05-14-2014, 11:12 AM

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I've done my oil changes ..

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And the car currently has the appropriate amount of oil in it? Some 09's had an oil consumption issue. If your car doesn't burn oil and hasn't had issues in the past, it is likely the problem isn't a catastrophic issue.

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:17 AM

I have to check the oil... I never knew they had issues burning oil. Never experienced it til now.

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Chuck33079 · 05-14-2014, 11:18 AM

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I have to check the oil... I never knew they had issues burning oil. Never experienced it til now.

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It's pretty well documented here. If you're vigilant about checking the oil level and it was burning oil, you would have noticed before now.

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:18 AM

Montclair nj

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ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:22 AM

My next change was at 4300 I'm at roughly 41 ... I got the oil changed at 38 .... I didn't think to be diligent about checking oil level

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H2O_Doc · 05-14-2014, 11:23 AM

This is a good reason, if you have a smart phone, to get a $15 wifi or bluetooth code reader.

ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:24 AM

How does that work? I have a base 370z with a kenwood navi

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ZoroItaliano · 05-14-2014, 11:48 AM

I will let you know. I might need a sooner solution.

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fryzia23 · 05-14-2014, 12:09 PM

between 5 and 6

wanker · 05-14-2014, 12:36 PM

Have your car towed to a reputable mechanic (it doesn't need to be a Nissan Dealer). Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly.

If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.

Chuck33079 · 05-14-2014, 12:38 PM

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Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly.

If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.

Because Autozone will let you use their code scanner for free.

Mechanics charge for diagnostics and it's always good to tell them where to start looking.

wanker · 05-14-2014, 02:02 PM

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Because Autozone will let you use their code scanner for free.

Mechanics charge for diagnostics and it's always good to tell them where to start looking.

Call me skeptical, but if a forum member's car suddenly stops running and his first instinct to go to the Internet for advice on whether to go to the dealer or Autozone, I'm a bit skeptical that he or she has the mechanical savvy to work on their own car.

Anyone who does a little wrenching on their own, should already know that Autozone/Pep Boys will read the codes for free.

05-14-2014, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
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05-14-2014, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	Ehh I have to review my information ... I can't believe this is even happening at 41k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I've done my oil changes .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I have to check the oil... I never knew they had issues burning oil. Never experienced it til now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	Montclair nj Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	My next change was at 4300 I'm at roughly 41 ... I got the oil changed at 38 .... I didn't think to be diligent about checking oil level Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	This is a good reason, if you have a smart phone, to get a $15 wifi or bluetooth code reader.

05-14-2014, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I will let you know. I might need a sooner solution. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-14-2014, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 452 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 1246	between 5 and 6

05-14-2014, 12:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2902	Have your car towed to a reputable mechanic (it doesn't need to be a Nissan Dealer). Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly. If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.