Does the 350z burn any oil?
#2
I notice a little carbon build-up on my exhaust pipes but i think its because i baby my car too much and lug it around. I was told i need to run it up through the gears once a week after a lot of in town stop and go driving.
#4
My 03 Z has been in and out of the shop because the oil light comes on after 4 or 5K miles post oil change. It is definately burning oil. There is a guy is southern CA with the same problem, and they replaced his engine.
My dealer has me on an oil consumption test. I come in every 1K miles (starting this month) and if the oil level is low 4X in a row, I get a new engine.
I have heard of three people including myself who have this issue.
JB
My dealer has me on an oil consumption test. I come in every 1K miles (starting this month) and if the oil level is low 4X in a row, I get a new engine.
I have heard of three people including myself who have this issue.
JB
#6
I have almost 30,000 miles on my Z, and so far it has not burnt enough oil for me to notice.
I change the oil every 5000 miles, and am using synthetic or synthetic blend (usually Mobil 1). I never need to add anything between changes.
I have noticed some very slight accumulation of oil around the valve cover, but it hasn't amounted to even one drop yet (just a very slight film in a couple spots).
At this point, I am very satisfied and don't plan on making any changes.
On a side note, the carbon on the exhaust is normal, and not necessarily due to burning oil. It is most likely due to burning a slightly rich fuel mixture, like when running @ WOT.
-D'oh!
I change the oil every 5000 miles, and am using synthetic or synthetic blend (usually Mobil 1). I never need to add anything between changes.
I have noticed some very slight accumulation of oil around the valve cover, but it hasn't amounted to even one drop yet (just a very slight film in a couple spots).
At this point, I am very satisfied and don't plan on making any changes.
On a side note, the carbon on the exhaust is normal, and not necessarily due to burning oil. It is most likely due to burning a slightly rich fuel mixture, like when running @ WOT.
-D'oh!
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#8
Originally posted by jasonbokamper
My 03 Z has been in and out of the shop because the oil light comes on after 4 or 5K miles post oil change. It is definately burning oil. There is a guy is southern CA with the same problem, and they replaced his engine.
My dealer has me on an oil consumption test. I come in every 1K miles (starting this month) and if the oil level is low 4X in a row, I get a new engine.
I have heard of three people including myself who have this issue.
JB
My 03 Z has been in and out of the shop because the oil light comes on after 4 or 5K miles post oil change. It is definately burning oil. There is a guy is southern CA with the same problem, and they replaced his engine.
My dealer has me on an oil consumption test. I come in every 1K miles (starting this month) and if the oil level is low 4X in a row, I get a new engine.
I have heard of three people including myself who have this issue.
JB
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...&threadid=5501
Engine is replaced, I'm at about 150 miles on her. I plan to baby her for 500 then slowly start go to 4k or 5k then to 6k then to redline between 500-1200.
#9
Originally posted by hfm
That's me. Details here:
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...&threadid=5501
Engine is replaced, I'm at about 150 miles on her. I plan to baby her for 500 then slowly start go to 4k or 5k then to 6k then to redline between 500-1200.
That's me. Details here:
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...&threadid=5501
Engine is replaced, I'm at about 150 miles on her. I plan to baby her for 500 then slowly start go to 4k or 5k then to 6k then to redline between 500-1200.
Just read your thread on this....Seems 5k between oil changes is a bit long? I'm going on my dealer's recomendation of every 3750 miles and I have the dealer do it. Only $20, and they can't ***** about it being done wrong somewhere else, or give me any warranty crap later on.
#10
Originally posted by ShaftEd
Just read your thread on this....Seems 5k between oil changes is a bit long? I'm going on my dealer's recomendation of every 3750 miles and I have the dealer do it. Only $20, and they can't ***** about it being done wrong somewhere else, or give me any warranty crap later on.
Just read your thread on this....Seems 5k between oil changes is a bit long? I'm going on my dealer's recomendation of every 3750 miles and I have the dealer do it. Only $20, and they can't ***** about it being done wrong somewhere else, or give me any warranty crap later on.
#11
Originally posted by hfm
You misunderstood. 5k = 5,000 rpm during break in. Oil changes I did regularily at 3,000 miles. And, like you, I did all oil changes at the dealership. Hence, they knew I changed my oil religiously.
You misunderstood. 5k = 5,000 rpm during break in. Oil changes I did regularily at 3,000 miles. And, like you, I did all oil changes at the dealership. Hence, they knew I changed my oil religiously.
#13
5K miles between oil changes should not mean that it is OK that the car is burning oil. This isn't a 1975 Ford...it's a brand new car.
When I brought the car in the first time, the dealer said it had NO oil in it whatsoever. Do I believe them? I dunno. But this thing shouldn't even burn a quart in 10K miles, much less 4 or 5 quarts in 5k.
Sorry to rant...but after $30,000 and:
burning oil
greasy windows
drifting steering
feathered tires
rattling interior
clicking seats
...I have the right to be a little fussy!
I love this car, but it sure has been a headache.
JB
When I brought the car in the first time, the dealer said it had NO oil in it whatsoever. Do I believe them? I dunno. But this thing shouldn't even burn a quart in 10K miles, much less 4 or 5 quarts in 5k.
Sorry to rant...but after $30,000 and:
burning oil
greasy windows
drifting steering
feathered tires
rattling interior
clicking seats
...I have the right to be a little fussy!
I love this car, but it sure has been a headache.
JB
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