Ester/Dino/Synthetic Oil - Your usage.

AK370Z

Very interesting. With our VQs, you really have to check again and again to get the right oil level. HEre's how I do it:

a. Completely cold engine. I check the dipstick AT LEAST 2-3 times.

b. After driving the car for a while, I turn the ignition off. About 1/2 hour to 1 hour (when engine is still luke warm), I go check the engine oil level.

Two weeks ago I checked my engine oil and dipstick indicated that I need to put some oil. I was surprised. Same day in the evening I check again and the oil level is perfect!

I also faced the same problem with my 350Z. One day, I had my oil change done at the dealer. When I came home and checked the oil level, it was overfilled. I was furious ! I set up an appointment next day. Next morning when I check it, the oil level is perfect! I felt like an idiot . So, check your oil carefully. Dipstick in our VQ is not 100 correct. Check it atleast 3 times.

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cab83_750

AK,

I have done everything you have specified. I have inserted and re-inserted that dipstick many times in 3 conditions: hot, cold, warm. They all point to oil consumption.

I also do not have any oil leaks. As a qualifier, though a computer-geek by profession, my primary hobbies are rebuilding german cars, engine maintenance, suspension work, crotch-rockets, and anything that deals with 'speed.'

I have also searched the web today and found a few postings where the Nissan VQ-engines were reported with not-so-normal oil consumption. I guess they also have an 'oil consumption' test they could do.

gnarf

My motor oil is based off the blood of the 300 spartans, Hayden Panettiere (the cheerleader from Heroes), and a unicorn...let's just say that i never need to change my oil again and that my car can do the 1/4 mile....in negative...

but in all seriousness, I believe 100% synthetic 5w30 is worth it..I duno if its different for you 370z guys, but my G37 runs Motul V300 ester synthetic...I used OEM, then Nissan Ester, then Motul...hope that helps