Z Broke Down :(

FricFrac · 08-13-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Honestly, no, it doesn't - just it is a major disappointment if this is common to the VQ37VHR engine, and it's just now being made aware.

A lot of people (including myself), would have looked at a number of other vehicles had they known this one has these kinds of issues.

Some people on here say it's not a big deal - maybe it isn't to THEM...and I think those people are very, very few...

And to those who say "just sell it" - sure, and take what, a $10,000 loss - are you serious?

OK I'm trying to say this in a non-offensive way.... this is a high performance engine with a high compression ratio. All high compression engines are prone to burning some oil. A liter of oil every two tanks of gas is excessive but myself I've burnt a single liter in 6000KM and that is including break in. Someone mentioned the Corvette with a more than 500 miles/liter of oil being within the normal range. We are no where near that.

I just don't understand how a liter of oil every couple of months is an issue. Its super cheap to add a liter. Checking your oil every fill up is so minor as well - its not like we are saying check it every time you start the car. Its the most basic car maintainance. Checking your rear view mirrors isn't required either but I check mine all the time just so I know what's going on and what's changing then there are no surprises.

Oil consumption on the VQ engines would be very easy to inform yourself about before buying this vehicle - its not the Universe's fault that you didn't do your homework before you bought the vehicle. Its not new info and neither is the VQ37HR - its been out for years. Again no offense but the info is readily available....

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