370Z - Oil Consumption TSB

brucelidat · 03-13-2012, 11:34 AM

guess I'll go check it later today.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

guess I'll go check it later today.

yep, pull up the yellow handle dipstick, wipe oil with a clean towel, dip it back, count to 5, pull up dipstick to get your reading.

if your engine is completely cold you can just pull up the dipstick to get your reading. no wiping needed in this case.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, pull up the yellow handle dipstick, wipe oil with a clean towel, dip it back, count to 5, pull up dipstick to get your reading.

if your engine is completely cold you can just pull up the dipstick to get your reading. no wiping needed in this case.

I say count to 7.

Nick911sc · 03-13-2012, 11:42 AM

I think I might be visualizing the dipstick incorrectly lol

I can't get to mine because it's in the garage. Does anyone have a picture so I can see what I'm incorrectly stating?

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I think I might be visualizing the dipstick incorrectly lol

I can't get to mine because it's in the garage. Does anyone have a picture so I can see what I'm incorrectly stating?

there's only two dots (holes) on the Z's dipstick... (well, at least on mine).

Nick911sc · 03-13-2012, 11:51 AM

My bad guys lol

I was visualizing the dipstick TOTALLY wrong as I usually read it based on the location I visibly see rather than the H and L markings. Clearly I'm mentally challenged and physically need to go look at parts on my car before I post from recollection.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

My bad guys lol

I was visualizing the dipstick TOTALLY wrong as I usually read it based on the location I visibly see rather than the H and L markings. Clearly I'm mentally challenged.

dont worry about it.

Red__Zed · 03-13-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

My bad guys lol

I was visualizing the dipstick TOTALLY wrong as I usually read it based on the location I visibly see rather than the H and L markings. Clearly I'm mentally challenged and physically need to go look at parts on my car before I post from recollection.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

uhhh.... looks who's talking. you dont even own a Z. ALL of your posts are recollection. lol

Red__Zed · 03-13-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

uhhh.... looks who's talking. you dont even own a Z. ALL of your posts are recollection. lol

Doesn't matter, I have a good...uh...hmm...

....what was I saying?

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Doesn't matter, I have a good...uh...hmm...

....what was I saying?

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Doesn't matter, I have a good...uh...hmm...

....what was I saying?

mantella87 · 03-13-2012, 08:37 PM

If you get the low oil pressure light, that just means you push her even harder!

Mikes350z · 03-13-2012, 08:42 PM

when you check the oil on a cold engine, or 10 minutes after you turn off the warm engine, what is considered too low? Right now im exactly between the H and L after the 10 minute turn off and wait... Getting an oil change thursday but dont know if i should mention to dealer to check for oil issue since its an early '09

ZEDHEAD · 03-14-2012, 08:06 AM

Mike,

Check the level when the engine is cold for comparison sake, if you have burnt off a quart between oil changes you most likely have nothing to worry about. Between L and H is about half a quart. Still mention it to the dealership before the warranty is up to get an oil consumption test done.

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	guess I'll go check it later today. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	when you check the oil on a cold engine, or 10 minutes after you turn off the warm engine, what is considered too low? Right now im exactly between the H and L after the 10 minute turn off and wait... Getting an oil change thursday but dont know if i should mention to dealer to check for oil issue since its an early '09 __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

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ZEDHEAD Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Mike, Check the level when the engine is cold for comparison sake, if you have burnt off a quart between oil changes you most likely have nothing to worry about. Between L and H is about half a quart. Still mention it to the dealership before the warranty is up to get an oil consumption test done. Last edited by ZEDHEAD; 03-14-2012 at 08:09 AM.

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