Originally Posted by Brocken
p.s. don't let them tell you it isn't a known problem. some of their reps slipped up and admitted they have a problem with '06 Z's manufactured between Feb and May this year. They even knew the plant they came from. I can't believe they're not doing something more proactive like with the 2.5 altimas they recalled....I guess it's because the government hasn't stepped in and made them yet.


Is the above statement accurate/true? I would love to know if those manufacture dates are correct, as mine was made in June '06. Anyone have any info on this?

John

 

How can you find the manufacturing date. I bought my car in early April but don't know the date.

 

+1

 

Build date (mm/yyyy) is shown on the data plate inside the driver's door frame.

bill

 

A lot of the problems you guys are having with 06 models are happening with all models, mine is an 03 and is burning oil so bad i dont need much gas anymore.
I know some 05's and 04's that have been doing the same thing so it makes me wonder if its the batch of blocks they are using since there isnt much difference in the blocks/heads on any of the Z's just the intakes right?

 

I'm too lazy to look at the internal changes on the new HR motor in the 07 but did they change/upgrade the parts related to the oil consumption that the previous models are having? Improperly seated rings or something along those lines right?
Peace!

 

I have a 2003 and never have added any oil between oil changes in 36K. It has always stayed on the full mark and Nissan confirms that when they change it. Why would some engines burn so much oil? Is it the way they are driven? I do change the oil every 3k miles.

 

I'm going to have to take an oil consumption test...my 06 is burning oil

I have an Injen short-ram intake, and a AAM Spacer...do you think they'll bltch over that? Should I put it back to stock before I bring it??

 

anyone know?

 

they shouldnt to be on the safe side take the spacer out...i have a injen ram air and they said nothing and i got my engine replace no questions asked. and quick. 2and half weeks .and they had to order the long block from japan.

 

Over night.........parts form... Japaaaaaaan.

 

I doubt they will give you issues or those mods, its an intake and
a spacer its not like either would give a valid reason for your car burning oil.
I have on '06 Base and I am starting to worry lol this sucks Shiat!! I also
have and intake and AAM spacer.

 

I'm pulling all my mods as we speak before I take my car in. I know my mods didn't cause my problems but I don't want the dealership to have any leverage over me when I take my car in.

 

Anything they can use to put the blame away from them, they will. If you are bone stock, they will still say you are driving too hard

Seriously tough, they should not give you any issues on those.

They just do not want to deal with this (or any other major) issue, IMHO.

 

I have an 03 should I assume it has this problem?

 

Don't assume anything

Check your dipstick, and look at your odomoter.

The you will know.

FWIW, it seems tht only '06 models are affected.


bill

 

+ 1,000,000

Assume (Ie. ***-u-me) makes an *** out of u and me. You need to actually check it for yourself regularly to truely know what's going on.

Also, it's not just the '06s that are affected. It seems to be the Rev-up engines in particular. The Rev-up engines were installed in the '05 MT and '06 MT. The AT's don't have the Rev-up (they have the older DE 287hp) and have not been affected. The '05-'06 Rev-up was the precursor to the '07 HR. We'll see if the HR is any better.

 

I hope not!!! I got rid of a really nice car (2003 S2000) and I would hate it if I ended up having this problem!!! I will have a lawyer up in Nissan's *** if I encounter this!