370 overheated/no oil

spearfish25 · 07-01-2010, 08:39 AM

FWIW, an 5qt oil leak would be obvious. If the plastic underbody cover is still in place, the oil would pool in it. Some would end up leaking onto the ground, but there would be some shred of evidence.

If the car burned 5qts, then you'd have seen a cloud of smoke coming out the exhaust.

What was the timing between your last oil change and this discovery? I wouldn't think you'd get more than a mile or two without oil before the engine seized.

Something doesn't add up.

rha600 · 07-01-2010, 09:30 AM

Can't be the place that changed the oil because like he said, it was 3 months ago. Even if they only put 3 qts in I think he/the car would have noticed this before now.

Can't be the fill cap because if the oil came out that way...well think Gulf of Mexico...

If the old gasket was still on the filter it should have been and still should be obvious as well. Depend on where he parks it I guess.

either way, I'm not sure I believe that the car was completely empty and I'd also be pointing the finger at Nissan due to the fact that the oil light never came on. I mean come on, even if he doesn't check the dip stick, that light is there for a reason and if it's not working properly then it's just like anything else in the car....What if the airbag was not working and the light never came on. or the ABS light... I would do like someone else said and have the car taken to another dealer or mechanic because if there really was no oil in the car, then while yes, it may be PARTLY your fault for not checking it regularly, I'd still put 90% of the blame on Nissan for A) having a leak someplace and B) the oil light never coming on.

As for his spelling....holy crap. I'm in agreement with some of the others. First of all it's simple english. There, Their, whole, hole, And, car...if you're being lazy and trying to save time by not putting the "A" in the word "and" and the "G" in the word "going" then why waste your time by adding an extra "r" to the word "car" and an extra "o" in the word "so".

I can't spell to save my life but come on....

CrownR426 · 07-01-2010, 09:32 AM

ALWAYS CHECK YOUR OIL every couple days mannnnn!
You may have to get a new shortblock if those noises continue
XD

RCZ · 07-01-2010, 10:01 AM

It is starting to sound a bit like a Troll...that or just someone who doesnt want to accept that he's out 11k...

Like people said, it doesn't add up. Maybe he had no undertray? Maybe the filter came loose and fell out because it wasn't properly tightened. Or hes a troll

rha600 · 07-01-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

ALWAYS CHECK YOUR OIL every couple days mannnnn!
You may have to get a new shortblock if those noises continue
XD

while I agree, and I TRY to check it at least everytime I get gas (which varies greatly between my civic and my Jeep) I admit to relying on the idiots lights way too much.

*** going out to check my oil now ****

370Zsteve · 07-01-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nolan1016

I'm surprised you can afford a 40,000 dollar car with your god awful spelling. May I ask who has ever payed you 40k, when you spell every word in a sentence wrong?

Maybe where ever you got the oil done forgot to put the new oil in. Drained it and then let you drive off. Improbable but possible.

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

paid.
wherever.

Let's not forget godawful. Love it when asswipes critique spelling with hideous spelling. +1

370Zsteve · 07-01-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DakillaZ

sukk mii ballss hows that for spelling

"How's that"

LMAO

370Zsteve · 07-01-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DakillaZ

lmaoooooo seriously this is why i hate fourms cause *** wholes like him

Forums. 'cause. holes.

ROFLMAO

370Zsteve · 07-01-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dakillaz

i didnt (didn't) change my own oill (oil).. The place i got it done ive (i've) been using for a very long time (and) never had a problem with them...infact (in fact) i took the carr (car) back to them nd (and) the(y) put it on the lift right in( )front of me (a)nd showed me no leak whats soo ever (whatsoever)... The owner is more than willing to help me out if nissan gives me a hard time

ibtl

nolan1016 · 07-01-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Let's not forget godawful. Love it when asswipes critique spelling with hideous spelling. +1

I never once said I had the best spelling in the world. The poster had such bad spelling it was hard to understand what he was saying, and it sounded like he was fourteen.

I really feel for you with this oil problem. My bet is that when you, or someone else changed the oil they forget to put the new oil in.

There is no way that you could leak 5 qt of oil and not know it. Someone would see it and at least let you know.

nolan1016 · 07-01-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

paid.
wherever.

hah, that's good. I was talking about spelling and you caught me using a wrong word. paid and payed are different words, not a spelling error. You got me on wherever though (: good catch.

kielbasa16 · 07-01-2010, 10:29 AM

There is no way you went 3 months with 0 oil in the car.

There is no way 5 qts of oil leaked out and you didnt notice and there are no traces.

There is no way you burnt 5 qts of oil without noticing tons of billowing smoke from your exhaust.

Im all out of ideas.

370Zsteve · 07-01-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kielbasa16

There is no way you went 3 months with 0 oil in the car.

There is no way 5 qts of oil leaked out and you didnt notice and there are no traces.

There is no way you burnt 5 qts of oil without noticing tons of billowing smoke from your exhaust.

Im all out of ideas.

Lug · 07-01-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DakillaZ

no i havent but got all the papers too prove that it has been changed

Sounds like it's going to be a fight between Nissan and who ever changed your oil. Nissan is going to claim faulty maint. Unfortunately, you are kinda stuck in the middle.

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2010, 11:25 AM

This is why cars (especially the Z which is known to eat oil) come with DIPSTICKS.

I'm constantly adding a half a quart or more to my car every thousand miles or so. You ever hear the saying "A ounce of prevention..."

07-01-2010, 08:39 AM	#46 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	FWIW, an 5qt oil leak would be obvious. If the plastic underbody cover is still in place, the oil would pool in it. Some would end up leaking onto the ground, but there would be some shred of evidence. If the car burned 5qts, then you'd have seen a cloud of smoke coming out the exhaust. What was the timing between your last oil change and this discovery? I wouldn't think you'd get more than a mile or two without oil before the engine seized. Something doesn't add up. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 07-01-2010 at 08:44 AM.

07-01-2010, 09:32 AM	#48 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	ALWAYS CHECK YOUR OIL every couple days mannnnn! You may have to get a new shortblock if those noises continue XD __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-01-2010, 10:29 AM	#57 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	There is no way you went 3 months with 0 oil in the car. There is no way 5 qts of oil leaked out and you didnt notice and there are no traces. There is no way you burnt 5 qts of oil without noticing tons of billowing smoke from your exhaust. Im all out of ideas. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

07-01-2010, 09:30 AM	#47 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 15	Can't be the place that changed the oil because like he said, it was 3 months ago. Even if they only put 3 qts in I think he/the car would have noticed this before now. Can't be the fill cap because if the oil came out that way...well think Gulf of Mexico... If the old gasket was still on the filter it should have been and still should be obvious as well. Depend on where he parks it I guess. either way, I'm not sure I believe that the car was completely empty and I'd also be pointing the finger at Nissan due to the fact that the oil light never came on. I mean come on, even if he doesn't check the dip stick, that light is there for a reason and if it's not working properly then it's just like anything else in the car....What if the airbag was not working and the light never came on. or the ABS light... I would do like someone else said and have the car taken to another dealer or mechanic because if there really was no oil in the car, then while yes, it may be PARTLY your fault for not checking it regularly, I'd still put 90% of the blame on Nissan for A) having a leak someplace and B) the oil light never coming on. As for his spelling....holy crap. I'm in agreement with some of the others. First of all it's simple english. There, Their, whole, hole, And, car...if you're being lazy and trying to save time by not putting the "A" in the word "and" and the "G" in the word "going" then why waste your time by adding an extra "r" to the word "car" and an extra "o" in the word "so". I can't spell to save my life but come on....

07-01-2010, 10:01 AM	#49 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	It is starting to sound a bit like a Troll...that or just someone who doesnt want to accept that he's out 11k... Like people said, it doesn't add up. Maybe he had no undertray? Maybe the filter came loose and fell out because it wasn't properly tightened. Or hes a troll

07-01-2010, 11:25 AM	#60 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	This is why cars (especially the Z which is known to eat oil) come with DIPSTICKS. I'm constantly adding a half a quart or more to my car every thousand miles or so. You ever hear the saying "A ounce of prevention..."