hi, recently read that oil consumption was based on the 6 spd tranny (this is for a 2006 enthusiast). is there an issue for the automatics too?
just need info to be aware of.
thanks.

 

its only happened on 2006 manual tranny. Auto tranny should be fine.

 

i see, i was looking at 2 350z an auto and manual, im winging now more towards the auto for this fact.

 

I wouldn't base your decision on a sample of 1.

Do some more research, starting here....

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...iscussion.html

If you want a MT car, then buy one. If you'd prefer an AT car then buy one of those.

 

Don't by an AT based on this. I have an 6speed and have No issue regarding this or tire feathering. I love my with one of the reasons it's a joy to drive is the stick.

 

Not certain how oil consumption is related to a transmission. How does that happen?

 

06 manual has the rev-up engine. the auto tranny has the regular DE same as 03-05

 

Every time you let off the gas to shift, the engine develops low pressure in the cylinders and intake that pulls oil past the rings and valve seals. That doesn't happen with the automatic.

 

oh oh yes of course. My bad.

 

Newbs!!

 

This may be true to some degree assuming you have an engine that burns a lot of oil. In this case you may burn a bit more oil with a manual tranny due to the phenomenon you described. If you have a healthy engine you won't burn excessive oil regardless of the tranny type. My 03 Enthusiast with manual tranny does not burn any noticeable amount of oil between oil changes.