My 370Z is a Lemon

RPatrickSilk · 01-17-2010, 07:48 PM

Has anyone else had the same problem as me? My oil temp never really goes above 220 but it burns oil like crazy. They had to rebuild my motor once and they put a new block in a couple of months ago and it is still burning oil. My state has lemon laws but I am wondering if there is someone out there who had to turn theirs back in. Was it easy or did they try to make you keep the car?

Thanks,
Ryan

theDreamer · 01-17-2010, 07:55 PM

What is the rate at which it burns oil?

PapoZalsa · 01-17-2010, 07:57 PM

It will all depend on your state lemon law. A lawyer would help also.

BTW, is not easy! It took a friend of mine about 2 to 3 months for turn in after the vehicle was deem a lemon.

Trips · 01-17-2010, 08:02 PM

New Motors burn a little oil while they breakin...

nogoodname · 01-17-2010, 08:24 PM

Took a year for Nissan to buy back a g37 that had a fuel tank issue....

PapoZalsa · 01-17-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

New Motors burn a little oil while they breakin...

Yeah, but he already had to get the engine rebuild once.

Sharif@Forged · 01-17-2010, 10:43 PM

How much oil was it burning?

antman22 · 01-17-2010, 11:09 PM

I've had my Z for about 3 weeks now, engine is broken in. I checked the oil just two days ago, and it looks like I still have plenty of oil. Its pretty close to the H on the dipstick, and I've definitely put the throttle down on a few occasions. I think there's a thread somewhere in the Engine section of the forums that discusses everyone's oil usage, some have been burning through oil a little faster than others.

One_Quick_Z · 01-17-2010, 11:13 PM

Wow that is not good! I think you deffinatly have an issue there.

Hope it all works out!

DAN

theDreamer · 01-18-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Yeah, but he already had to get the engine rebuild once.

But that could have just been the dealership taking a precaution, dealership may have overreacted a bit in building or rebuilding the engine.

vipor · 01-18-2010, 09:48 AM

I find it hard to believe that a dealer would rebuild a motor and not just replace the short block. I find it hard to believe that most dealers would have the facilities to work on cranks and rings and shiz.

My motor burned about a 1/2 qt. in the first few thousand miles, but since then I've stayed at the high dot every time I've checked it. Zero burn-off.

drZ · 01-18-2010, 11:28 AM

hey i had the same problem a while back the motor blew out but nissan replaced the motor with no problems i tried to go the lemow law way out but didnt have a strong enough case GOOD LUCK

mick · 01-18-2010, 11:35 AM

wow. i better check my oil level. i have never checked it because the car has less than 400 miles and i didn't know some cars had this problem.

Trips · 01-18-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

I find it hard to believe that a dealer would rebuild a motor and not just replace the short block. I find it hard to believe that most dealers would have the facilities to work on cranks and rings and shiz.

My motor burned about a 1/2 qt. in the first few thousand miles, but since then I've stayed at the high dot every time I've checked it. Zero burn-off.

vipor · 01-18-2010, 11:58 AM

you're "supposed" to check your oil every time you refuel. i do it every 1k or so. i'm pretty confident in the fact that i have no burn off anymore so i just check it before trips and such.

01-17-2010, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
RPatrickSilk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: massachusetts370z Posts: 3 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	My 370Z is a Lemon Has anyone else had the same problem as me? My oil temp never really goes above 220 but it burns oil like crazy. They had to rebuild my motor once and they put a new block in a couple of months ago and it is still burning oil. My state has lemon laws but I am wondering if there is someone out there who had to turn theirs back in. Was it easy or did they try to make you keep the car? Thanks, Ryan

01-17-2010, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	It will all depend on your state lemon law. A lawyer would help also. BTW, is not easy! It took a friend of mine about 2 to 3 months for turn in after the vehicle was deem a lemon. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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01-17-2010, 11:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I've had my Z for about 3 weeks now, engine is broken in. I checked the oil just two days ago, and it looks like I still have plenty of oil. Its pretty close to the H on the dipstick, and I've definitely put the throttle down on a few occasions. I think there's a thread somewhere in the Engine section of the forums that discusses everyone's oil usage, some have been burning through oil a little faster than others.

01-17-2010, 11:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Wow that is not good! I think you deffinatly have an issue there. Hope it all works out! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

01-18-2010, 09:48 AM	#11 (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	I find it hard to believe that a dealer would rebuild a motor and not just replace the short block. I find it hard to believe that most dealers would have the facilities to work on cranks and rings and shiz. My motor burned about a 1/2 qt. in the first few thousand miles, but since then I've stayed at the high dot every time I've checked it. Zero burn-off. __________________ 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

01-18-2010, 11:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
drZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 59 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 0	had the same problem hey i had the same problem a while back the motor blew out but nissan replaced the motor with no problems i tried to go the lemow law way out but didnt have a strong enough case GOOD LUCK

01-18-2010, 11:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	wow. i better check my oil level. i have never checked it because the car has less than 400 miles and i didn't know some cars had this problem.

01-18-2010, 11:58 AM	#15 (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	you're "supposed" to check your oil every time you refuel. i do it every 1k or so. i'm pretty confident in the fact that i have no burn off anymore so i just check it before trips and such. __________________ 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