If You Have Oil Consumption Test.. Please Respond!
07-13-2006, 06:22 PM
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If You Have Oil Consumption Test.. Please Respond!
Sorry mods for posting this here but I need some quick responses from some people.
I was wondering if anyone who has gone through the oil consumption test could you post here with some info. Include the following info:
Year of Z/G:
Miles:
Amount of Oil lost per how many miles:
Lenght of time for you to complete your test:
Engine replacement (Short or Long Block):
My test is just finishing up and I have a feeling I am going to have to battle with my local dealership for a new motor.
The "service manager" was out till monday... I took my Z back today after fininshing up my test and my Z burnt off 1qt. The service tech said that my oil level was "within the acceptable level"...Funny how when I went home and checked the level and it was below the mark (L) on the dip stick. Acceptable my ASS!!!!
My info...
2004
8,700miles
1qt/1k miles
3mos.
(waiting)
I was wondering if anyone who has gone through the oil consumption test could you post here with some info. Include the following info:
Year of Z/G:
Miles:
Amount of Oil lost per how many miles:
Lenght of time for you to complete your test:
Engine replacement (Short or Long Block):
My test is just finishing up and I have a feeling I am going to have to battle with my local dealership for a new motor.
The "service manager" was out till monday...
I took my Z back today after fininshing up my test and my Z burnt off 1qt. The service tech said that my oil level was "within the acceptable level"...Funny how when I went home and checked the level and it was below the mark (L) on the dip stick. Acceptable my ASS!!!! My info...
2004
8,700miles
1qt/1k miles
3mos.
(waiting)
07-14-2006, 10:22 AM
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2004 11,900 miles enthusiest. 7.5 qaurts in 1800 miles. Had to fight big time to get them to replace the engine. Had to do two oil tests and both times 800 miles and engine knocking and oil pressure at 0.And they still did not want to fix it, Accually had to sue nissan. Car was so bad oil fumes would fill the cabin. And mind you this was happening in January. I Could not use the heat and had to drive with windows open and could still smell oil burning.Car was finnaly fixed 4 months ago with a complete long block. No problems yet but then again I have only put on 2100 miles. So we'll see? But good luck Nissan was a pain.
07-23-2006, 09:58 PM
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i'm in the middle of my test right now. mine's burning easily 1qt/1000 miles. i'm crossing my fingers for a new engine. mine has 10500 miles on it. i'll let you know the results.
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Not trying to highjack but... I noticed the oil is in the middle on the dipstick (between H and L), so my question is... how much oil is missing between the H to the middle? (1/2 quart??? 1quart???) I noticed it was low, so I added about 3/4 quart. What do you guys think?? BTW im running mobile 1.
07-24-2006, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ASTIG_Z
I'm getting all kinds of knocking form my Z. I will have to check my oil. My oil pressure when idling is always below 1/4 or about 15 psi....
07-24-2006, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ASTIG_Z
I'm getting all kinds of knocking form my Z. I will have to check my oil. My oil pressure when idling is always below 1/4 or about 15 psi....
07-24-2006, 11:39 AM
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Short block
2006 Roadster
started test at 2k miles ended at 11500
1qt per 800-1000 miles
long fight
short block instock waiting on gasket kit.
Still fighting tranny issues. who has nismo flywheel? is it good for everyday driving?
started test at 2k miles ended at 11500
1qt per 800-1000 miles
long fight
short block instock waiting on gasket kit.
Still fighting tranny issues. who has nismo flywheel? is it good for everyday driving?
07-24-2006, 01:21 PM
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i ate a quart and a 1/4 in like 1200 miles.. Im going to go tot he dealer next weekf or a consumption test.
Do I do my regular oil change before i go in? Do they change your oil to perform the test? Do they charge you for the oil change?
Do I do my regular oil change before i go in? Do they change your oil to perform the test? Do they charge you for the oil change?
07-25-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zlove
When they do these "tests", what keeps you from draining a bit more oil out of the crankcase just to "make sure" you get a replacement engine??/ I would assume they put a paint mark on the drain plug??
If you tamper with it, they will know.
07-26-2006, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by trescincuenta
i ate a quart and a 1/4 in like 1200 miles.. Im going to go tot he dealer next weekf or a consumption test.
Do I do my regular oil change before i go in? Do they change your oil to perform the test? Do they charge you for the oil change?
Do I do my regular oil change before i go in? Do they change your oil to perform the test? Do they charge you for the oil change?
BTW...started test #2!....
Told me to drive it for 700 miles bring it back...they would see how much was lost...retop the oil drive 700 more miles ...see the loss..repeat...then next step.
07-26-2006, 04:28 AM
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Year of Z/G: 2003
Miles: 48k when i bought it
Amount of Oil lost per how many miles: 1qt in 600 miles
Lenght of time for you to complete your test: 1 month
Engine replacement (Short or Long Block): longblock
Dont let then just do the short block. My cams were scored from oil depervation and I needed the whole motor. The funny thing is that not even 4k miles later I had to get a new tranny and clutch.
Its a brand new car now at 50k...
I think I may still have a tranny issue but it seems intermitent in 3rd gear. We shall see.. Good luck. Having a good dealer is EVERYTHING!!
Miles: 48k when i bought it
Amount of Oil lost per how many miles: 1qt in 600 miles
Lenght of time for you to complete your test: 1 month
Engine replacement (Short or Long Block): longblock
Dont let then just do the short block. My cams were scored from oil depervation and I needed the whole motor. The funny thing is that not even 4k miles later I had to get a new tranny and clutch.
Its a brand new car now at 50k...
I think I may still have a tranny issue but it seems intermitent in 3rd gear. We shall see.. Good luck. Having a good dealer is EVERYTHING!!
07-26-2006, 10:14 AM
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[QUOTE=aren2I noticed the oil is in the middle on the dipstick (between H and L), so my question is... how much oil is missing between the H to the middle? (1/2 quart??? 1quart???)
Good question. Typically, it's one quart between the top and bottom marks. Is that true for the Z?
Ken
Good question. Typically, it's one quart between the top and bottom marks. Is that true for the Z?
Ken
