Adding oil to new Z?

Mr Pinchy · 12-20-2015, 08:02 PM

I bought a new Z in September and it has 2600 miles on it. I had to add a half quart of oil today. Oil level was almost at bottom indicator hole on dipstick. It was in the middle the last time I checked a couple weeks ago. Is this normal for a new engine? Thanks for your help.

Spooler · 12-20-2015, 08:04 PM

The rings need to seat. Since you are so close to 3000 miles on a new engine I would go ahead and change the oil. Hope you followed the break in procedure.

kenchan · 12-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Took my Z about 15k miles to stop burning oil completely..

I was adding about 1/2 quart early on between my annual oil changes
Was the same way on my G.

God-Speed · 12-20-2015, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

The rings need to seat. Since you are so close to 3000 miles on a new engine I would go ahead and change the oil. Hope you followed the break in procedure.

POS VETT · 12-20-2015, 08:59 PM

Have you been babying the Z?

dvboy · 12-20-2015, 09:09 PM

I have the same issue with my new Z,at 7000k it's getting better.Went through almost a full quart at the 5000k mark when I got my first oil change.Since then I have put 2000k on it and the dipstick is down about 1/16 of an inch,so it appears to be getting better.At this stage don't panic,don't run the car hard when the motor is cold,that can really burn oil through the rings.

barncobob · 12-20-2015, 09:32 PM

new 2016, changed oil at 1200miles with Nissan ester oil ,,will change again at 6 months/5000mi to keep warranty going...figure ill be at 5K miles and will switch to redline+ Purolator PSL14610 full synthetic.

onzedge · 12-20-2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

The rings need to seat. Since you are so close to 3000 miles on a new engine I would go ahead and change the oil. Hope you followed the break in procedure.

onzedge · 12-20-2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Took my Z about 15k miles to stop burning oil completely..

I was adding about 1/2 quart early on between my annual oil changes
Was the same way on my G.

evil370z · 12-20-2015, 10:21 PM

i got my z last dec, first oil change at 1k miles, 2nd oil change at 4k, 3rd oil change 7k, etc, now it just hit 13k miles, obv syenthic mobil 1 oil from nissan. never had a issue with burning oil or low oil levels.

Mr Pinchy · 12-20-2015, 10:22 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses.

I did follow the break in instructions and keep the RPMs below 3000 until the oil comes to proper temperature. I still baby it, I guess, most of the time. I am usually driving around at 2500 to 3000 RPM most of the time with some bursts to around 5000 RPM. I don't sprint away from a stop. Just curious why I should change oil now plus at 5000 miles? My local dealer uses Mobile 1 which I will change over to at the first oil change. Is this a good oil to use or is something else better? Thanks

axmea? · 12-21-2015, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pinchy

Thanks everyone for the responses.

I did follow the break in instructions and keep the RPMs below 3000 until the oil comes to proper temperature. I still baby it, I guess, most of the time. I am usually driving around at 2500 to 3000 RPM most of the time with some bursts to around 5000 RPM. I don't sprint away from a stop. Just curious why I should change oil now plus at 5000 miles? My local dealer uses Mobile 1 which I will change over to at the first oil change. Is this a good oil to use or is something else better? Thanks

You really don't need to. Many say this mainly for prevention but your car will absolutely be fine without a break in oil change. You had to ask what oil.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your Z.

Spooler · 12-21-2015, 12:11 AM

That oil is fine. The biggest mistakes are made by not changing the oil on time/mileage and not checking the oil level regularly.

Rusty · 12-21-2015, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Dreadnaught · 12-21-2015, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pinchy

I bought a new Z in September and it has 2600 miles on it. I had to add a half quart of oil today. Oil level was almost at bottom indicator hole on dipstick. It was in the middle the last time I checked a couple weeks ago. Is this normal for a new engine? Thanks for your help.

Just to add to this guys, when I do Pre Delivery Inspections on brand new cars that just came off the truck at my dealer almost every car is not filled to the proper capacity that it should take per the owners manual. So, for some of you guys that just bought brand new Z's and are tripping on the fact that the car seems to be burning crazy amounts of oil when you go to check it. Relax. The car didn't get filled to capacity per the owners manual.

12-20-2015, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr Pinchy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 32 Drives: 2016 Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 10	Adding oil to new Z? I bought a new Z in September and it has 2600 miles on it. I had to add a half quart of oil today. Oil level was almost at bottom indicator hole on dipstick. It was in the middle the last time I checked a couple weeks ago. Is this normal for a new engine? Thanks for your help.

12-20-2015, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 12	i got my z last dec, first oil change at 1k miles, 2nd oil change at 4k, 3rd oil change 7k, etc, now it just hit 13k miles, obv syenthic mobil 1 oil from nissan. never had a issue with burning oil or low oil levels. __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

12-21-2015, 12:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	That oil is fine. The biggest mistakes are made by not changing the oil on time/mileage and not checking the oil level regularly. kenchan likes this.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	The rings need to seat. Since you are so close to 3000 miles on a new engine I would go ahead and change the oil. Hope you followed the break in procedure.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Took my Z about 15k miles to stop burning oil completely.. I was adding about 1/2 quart early on between my annual oil changes Was the same way on my G.

12-20-2015, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Have you been babying the Z?

12-20-2015, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 26	I have the same issue with my new Z,at 7000k it's getting better.Went through almost a full quart at the 5000k mark when I got my first oil change.Since then I have put 2000k on it and the dipstick is down about 1/16 of an inch,so it appears to be getting better.At this stage don't panic,don't run the car hard when the motor is cold,that can really burn oil through the rings.

12-20-2015, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	new 2016, changed oil at 1200miles with Nissan ester oil ,,will change again at 6 months/5000mi to keep warranty going...figure ill be at 5K miles and will switch to redline+ Purolator PSL14610 full synthetic.

12-20-2015, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mr Pinchy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 32 Drives: 2016 Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 10	Thanks everyone for the responses. I did follow the break in instructions and keep the RPMs below 3000 until the oil comes to proper temperature. I still baby it, I guess, most of the time. I am usually driving around at 2500 to 3000 RPM most of the time with some bursts to around 5000 RPM. I don't sprint away from a stop. Just curious why I should change oil now plus at 5000 miles? My local dealer uses Mobile 1 which I will change over to at the first oil change. Is this a good oil to use or is something else better? Thanks