Engine Issues

Dartking69

Not sure whats wrong but my 370Z engine is having issues. When I am going down the road at certain points (random times) the motor acts like its not getting any fuel it doesn't stall just cuts out as if I'm not giving it any gas. it does this for a fews seconds and then comes back to normal. At first I thought it had water in the gas but i added dry gas and filled up the tank. It continues to do it. The check engine light just came on. The car is still fairly new with 6000 miles on it. Anyone ever hear of something like this?

370zproject

no but i would take it to the dealer as soon as possible

dalparadise

Could be a lot of things -- ignition coil, bad gas, fuel pump, ECU weirding out. No way to tell online. Get it checked out. a few seconds of diagnostics will tell all.

If you got some bad gas, it may take much more than just topping off with "dry" gas to fix it. You may need to run a few tanks through to get it to fully clear. You could always try phunking with the heart download. That sometimes works.

Kidding aside -- good luck. Your dealer can diagnose and fix this for free. Take it there.

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avitech

The code that would be pulled because the check engine light is on would be one of the first clues. The problem is some mechanics get tunnel vision and they just believe the "trouble code" to the letter not suspecting anything else that could be at fault. Time and time again car problems are misdiagnosed and expensive car parts are replaced which were perfectly good to begin with. Some mechanics aren't good troubleshooters, just good parts replacers.

armensti

the same thing happened to mine just few days ago. TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. they told me it has something to do with the timing of the engine. i dont know the details but i will find out on monday when i go to pick up my car. the dealer should give you a rental and nissan should pay for it. if you have any engine modifications on your car i would suggest that you take them off before you go in. My millage is under 10k too.

i waited a couple of days before i went in and the engine started to make this grinding noise so i had to stop in the middle of the street and called a tow truck. im glad i wasnt that far from the dealership. And when i said i waited a couple of days it was like 2 days and i didnt even drive the car more then 5miles so make sure you go in ASAP.

What kind of oil do you use?

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