RevUp Oil Consumption TSB and discussion
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Definately find a new dealer. I brought mine in and they changed the oil and filter and said to bring it back in 1000 miles. It was outside the TSB so they ordered the new engine. Didn't even have to go back for multiple reads.
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Ok seriously all this means is that the dealership does not want to deal with the red tape that comes along with replacing the engine. All you need to do is go to a larger dealership, they are just going to BS you until you either go away or you blow up your engine and then you're SOL will not be covered because you let it run out of oil. You're just going to have to travel to find a dealer that will do it. They are required per the TSB to top off the oil so they will know how much has run out in the desired mileage. (which is required to be around 1k.) Hope this helps where are you located in florida?
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Here's the stickied thread covering your dilemma....
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232332
You might go commiserate there. (and a mod might merge your complaint into it
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232332
You might go commiserate there. (and a mod might merge your complaint into it
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Originally Posted by Jarred@Z1
Ok seriously all this means is that the dealership does not want to deal with the red tape that comes along with replacing the engine. All you need to do is go to a larger dealership, they are just going to BS you until you either go away or you blow up your engine and then you're SOL will not be covered because you let it run out of oil. You're just going to have to travel to find a dealer that will do it. They are required per the TSB to top off the oil so they will know how much has run out in the desired mileage. (which is required to be around 1k.) Hope this helps where are you located in florida?
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Lucky you!
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Hi all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that my v2 engine replacement, so far, seems to be working fine.
Got it replaced at the end of January. Put 1200 miles on it using the Nissan suggested break in (1200 miles, under 4k, no cruise control). Got the oil changed at 1500 miles. Before the oil change it was about halfway down the dipstick.
Confirmed that it was full after the oil change. I have put on about 2k more miles since then (I don't drive much). Checked it today at about 3400 miles and it's still at the top of the dip stick.
Since I don't put much mileage on it I get the oil changed every 3 or 4 months. I'll be having it changed next month.
So far so good. Just wanted to let everyone know.
-Sumo
Just wanted to let everyone know that my v2 engine replacement, so far, seems to be working fine.
Got it replaced at the end of January. Put 1200 miles on it using the Nissan suggested break in (1200 miles, under 4k, no cruise control). Got the oil changed at 1500 miles. Before the oil change it was about halfway down the dipstick.
Confirmed that it was full after the oil change. I have put on about 2k more miles since then (I don't drive much). Checked it today at about 3400 miles and it's still at the top of the dip stick.
Since I don't put much mileage on it I get the oil changed every 3 or 4 months. I'll be having it changed next month.
So far so good. Just wanted to let everyone know.
-Sumo
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^ Is there a poll somewhere that shows the numbers of successful vs. failed V2 swaps (in terms of no-more abnormal oil-consumption)? Just trying to get an idea of the statistics. Thanks a lot.
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Rough estimate from memory... maybe 1/3rd successful? 1/3rd pending, 1/3rd in various stages of additional engine replacement/arbitration/buyback.
Also, there's no real way to know how many of the cars out there have oil consumption problems, since I really think the vast majority of the owners have no clue how to check their oil.
I wouldn't be surprised if over 3/4ths of the owners have the issue, but only a select few are informed enough to actually see the signs.
Also, there's no real way to know how many of the cars out there have oil consumption problems, since I really think the vast majority of the owners have no clue how to check their oil.
I wouldn't be surprised if over 3/4ths of the owners have the issue, but only a select few are informed enough to actually see the signs.
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
Rough estimate from memory... maybe 1/3rd successful? 1/3rd pending, 1/3rd in various stages of additional engine replacement/arbitration/buyback.
Also, there's no real way to know how many of the cars out there have oil consumption problems, since I really think the vast majority of the owners have no clue how to check their oil.
I wouldn't be surprised if over 3/4ths of the owners have the issue, but only a select few are informed enough to actually see the signs.
Also, there's no real way to know how many of the cars out there have oil consumption problems, since I really think the vast majority of the owners have no clue how to check their oil.
I wouldn't be surprised if over 3/4ths of the owners have the issue, but only a select few are informed enough to actually see the signs.
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Originally Posted by camaro194
I'm pretty sure if it was that widespread, a recall would be warranted.
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Originally Posted by camaro194
^ my point was that I doubt its affecting 3/4 of the cars out there.