370Z - Oil Consumption TSB

cab83_750 · 10-16-2010, 12:21 AM

2009-2010 370Z; ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW!

Well, it looks like prior posts here at the370Z.com are correct about the Z's TSB. I, personally, have seen the Nissan Document. (BTW, I like how Nissan titled the document: "Engine Oil Level is Low." In my opinion, it should have the title "Excessive Oil Consumption.")

Please see:

TSB for oil consumption on the VQ37VHR.

At least, for now, it looks like the myth about "Nissan not blinking unless you use 1qt/1K miles" is a bust. Correct me if I am wrong, but between L-H marks is equal to one (1) quart (24mm).

Change your oil and fill to the H mark. Drive and log some miles. Measure oil level from the H mark and see chart below. Note that Oil Consumption test is done by the dealer. Obviously, you can do this yourself as a guideline.

Miles
1001-1500 >=10mm drop from H is a "no good engine"
1501-2000 >=13mm drop from H is a "no good engine"
2001-2500 >=16
2501-3000 >=19
3001-3500 >=22

Hopefully, this is not a re-post, and good news for some members waiting for the info.
cheers!

Mt Tam I am · 10-16-2010, 04:03 AM

This applied to me sadly.

tru_Asiatik · 10-17-2010, 11:05 AM

without reading much to it does any1 know if the oil light comes on at all when the oil is running low???
reason i ask is im not sure if my car falls under this tsb
i check the oil stick and sometimes i cant tell if its ok or not
i have not got a oil light yet tho
just wondering

m4a1mustang · 10-17-2010, 11:17 AM

Oil light has been hit or miss but usually if it comes on it's too late.

You should let the car cool for ~10 mins or so on a level surface before checking your oil level.

PapoZalsa · 10-17-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

This applied to me sadly.

I guess it applies to me too, however I'm always checking my car oil level.

Plus I told the dealer the last time about it and they recorded on the car records (Oil Consumption Problem).

ZEDHEAD · 03-13-2012, 10:51 AM

I want to revive this thread to help all the unsuspecting '09-June'10 used 370z owners out there cruising the forum while waiting to buy their car. Apparently, there was a modification to the engine in June '10 to help prevent the oil consumption issue. Please, as many of us have learned...the easy way or the hard way(long block replacement=no car for possibly 3months) check your oil every time you fill your tank. This will allow you to enjoy your car for years to come.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 10:54 AM

i still recommend checking oil level when the engine is cold.

Nick911sc · 03-13-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

2009-2010 370Z; ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW!

Well, it looks like prior posts here at the370Z.com are correct about the Z's TSB. I, personally, have seen the Nissan Document. (BTW, I like how Nissan titled the document: "Engine Oil Level is Low." In my opinion, it should have the title "Excessive Oil Consumption.")

Please see:

TSB for oil consumption on the VQ37VHR.

At least, for now, it looks like the myth about "Nissan not blinking unless you use 1qt/1K miles" is a bust. Correct me if I am wrong, but between L-H marks is equal to one (1) quart (24mm).

Change your oil and fill to the H mark. Drive and log some miles. Measure oil level from the H mark and see chart below. Note that Oil Consumption test is done by the dealer. Obviously, you can do this yourself as a guideline.

Miles
1001-1500 >=10mm drop from H is a "no good engine"
1501-2000 >=13mm drop from H is a "no good engine"
2001-2500 >=16
2501-3000 >=19
3001-3500 >=22

Hopefully, this is not a re-post, and good news for some members waiting for the info.
cheers!

Edited because I accidentally went full retard

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I'm sorry, I just want to bold this because isn't filling to the H mark TOO MUCH OIL? I believe on our dipstick being in the middle of the L and H is the proper amount of oil. Filling to the H would cause SERIOUS problems?!

Nick,

How do you figure?

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Nick,

How do you figure?

he likes things in the middle.

cheshirecat · 03-13-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I'm sorry, I just want to bold this because isn't filling to the H mark TOO MUCH OIL? I believe on our dipstick being in the middle of the L and H is the proper amount of oil. Filling to the H would cause SERIOUS problems?!

No, not at all. "Normal" is considered anywhere between the L and H. The oil being at "H" is the top end of "Normal".

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:24 AM

nick likes safety.

edub370 · 03-13-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I'm sorry, I just want to bold this because isn't filling to the H mark TOO MUCH OIL? I believe on our dipstick being in the middle of the L and H is the proper amount of oil. Filling to the H would cause SERIOUS problems?!

Theres not too many times i will say this, but this is incorrect. filling to H will never cause engine problems

brucelidat · 03-13-2012, 11:27 AM

So are 2011's pretty safe from this? I wasn't having any oil consumption problems before and haven't checked it in a while now.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:29 AM

hey bruce- just check your oil at least once every 2wks when the engine is cold.

i found that the car eats oil when at the top dot, but does not if at just a hair above the 3/4 area. this was the same way on my G when new. after about 10k miles the consumption was gone and i filled all the way to the top and each time i checked the oil was near the top dot.

10-16-2010, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	370Z - Oil Consumption TSB 2009-2010 370Z; ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW! Well, it looks like prior posts here at the370Z.com are correct about the Z's TSB. I, personally, have seen the Nissan Document. (BTW, I like how Nissan titled the document: "Engine Oil Level is Low." In my opinion, it should have the title "Excessive Oil Consumption.") Please see: TSB for oil consumption on the VQ37VHR. At least, for now, it looks like *the myth about "Nissan not blinking unless you use 1qt/1K miles" is a bust.* Correct me if I am wrong, but between L-H marks is equal to one (1) quart (24mm). Change your oil and fill to the H mark. Drive and log some miles. Measure oil level from the H mark and see chart below. Note that Oil Consumption test is done by the dealer. Obviously, you can do this yourself as a guideline. Miles 1001-1500 >=10mm drop from H is a "no good engine" 1501-2000 >=13mm drop from H is a "no good engine" 2001-2500 >=16 2501-3000 >=19 3001-3500 >=22 Hopefully, this is not a re-post, and good news for some members waiting for the info. cheers! Last edited by cab83_750; 10-18-2010 at 09:22 AM.

10-16-2010, 04:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Oil light has been hit or miss but usually if it comes on it's too late. You should let the car cool for ~10 mins or so on a level surface before checking your oil level. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-13-2012, 11:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
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	So are 2011's pretty safe from this? I wasn't having any oil consumption problems before and haven't checked it in a while now. __________________ 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

03-13-2012, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZEDHEAD Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I want to revive this thread to help all the unsuspecting '09-June'10 used 370z owners out there cruising the forum while waiting to buy their car. Apparently, there was a modification to the engine in June '10 to help prevent the oil consumption issue. Please, as many of us have learned...the easy way or the hard way(long block replacement=no car for possibly 3months) check your oil every time you fill your tank. This will allow you to enjoy your car for years to come.

03-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i still recommend checking oil level when the engine is cold.

03-13-2012, 11:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nick likes safety.

03-13-2012, 11:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey bruce- just check your oil at least once every 2wks when the engine is cold. i found that the car eats oil when at the top dot, but does not if at just a hair above the 3/4 area. this was the same way on my G when new. after about 10k miles the consumption was gone and i filled all the way to the top and each time i checked the oil was near the top dot.

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