Oil Consumption PARANOIA?!?!?!?!?!

BrianMSmith · 12-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Between 6-7k oil changes, Redline (engine & tranny), I probably top up 1.5 quarts total, if I've been driving it hard. Higher loads will increase consumption. Not a concern at all, only must remember to check and top off once a month. I had a Camaro SS that burned quite a bit more the whole time and it ran wonderfully to 160k miles (when I sold it) and never got worse. So, even with usage on the high end, if it never gets worse I would not be concerned. Keep a quart in the car somewhere, in a plastic bag, and you'll never need worry.

gleonard · 12-20-2011, 03:21 AM

I have about 24k miles on my 09. Put 2 quarts in between my last oil change and the one I had done yesterday. Told the dealership about it and they are having me come back in 1k miles to check oil levels to determine if there is an oil consumption issue. I was told they'd replace the engine if it's eating oil.

Mt Tam I am · 12-20-2011, 11:27 AM

OP: As someone who has had his short block replaced, just drive it for awhile and if it needs a replacement Nissan will. I may have a second OC problem, as I am still using oil. It slows with time and mileage. I still have months to go on my warranty.

onzedge · 12-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

OP: As someone who has had his short block replaced, just drive it for awhile and if it needs a replacement Nissan will. I may have a second OC problem, as I am still using oil. It slows with time and mileage. I still have months to go on my warranty.

Do not forget that the engine warranty is 60,000 miles (I think).

MJB · 01-02-2012, 07:41 PM

Ok, so now I'm confused. I thought I had an OC problem but now I'm not sure. I drove my Z to Cali from Texas (1k miles) for the holidays. When I left, my oil level was about 3/4th the way full. Drove all 1k miles in one day, checked the oil level the next day...was about 1/4th above the low mark. Had to pour an entire qt in to bring it back to full. So I drove it for the next two weeks, was able to put about 500 miles on it.. Checked the oil and the level is the exact spot from when I last checked it after I put that qt in. Still full...

So why would I burn oil on a long trip like that but when I just do normal everyday driving I'm not losing any?

12-20-2011, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I have about 24k miles on my 09. Put 2 quarts in between my last oil change and the one I had done yesterday. Told the dealership about it and they are having me come back in 1k miles to check oil levels to determine if there is an oil consumption issue. I was told they'd replace the engine if it's eating oil. __________________

12-20-2011, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	OP: As someone who has had his short block replaced, just drive it for awhile and if it needs a replacement Nissan will. I may have a second OC problem, as I am still using oil. It slows with time and mileage. I still have months to go on my warranty. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Ok, so now I'm confused. I thought I had an OC problem but now I'm not sure. I drove my Z to Cali from Texas (1k miles) for the holidays. When I left, my oil level was about 3/4th the way full. Drove all 1k miles in one day, checked the oil level the next day...was about 1/4th above the low mark. Had to pour an entire qt in to bring it back to full. So I drove it for the next two weeks, was able to put about 500 miles on it.. Checked the oil and the level is the exact spot from when I last checked it after I put that qt in. Still full... So why would I burn oil on a long trip like that but when I just do normal everyday driving I'm not losing any? Last edited by MJB; 01-02-2012 at 07:45 PM.

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12-19-2011, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	Between 6-7k oil changes, Redline (engine & tranny), I probably top up 1.5 quarts total, if I've been driving it hard. Higher loads will increase consumption. Not a concern at all, only must remember to check and top off once a month. I had a Camaro SS that burned quite a bit more the whole time and it ran wonderfully to 160k miles (when I sold it) and never got worse. So, even with usage on the high end, if it never gets worse I would not be concerned. Keep a quart in the car somewhere, in a plastic bag, and you'll never need worry.