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I'm giving Nissan the chance to rectify it and to set precedence for you guys to get results too. If I get hosed, I will go through the media, both local and national. I'm playing nice this round but I assure you it will get much worse if I'm not satisfied with the outcome.
BTW, as a second step in working with the BBB, I sent Nissan their official lemon law notification today and they will get it tomorrow. They have 10 days to contact me and to resolve it before the BBB intervenes. Countdown starts tomorrow.
For you guys not checking your own oil level, please do yourself a favor and check it prior to dropping it off. I know it's a pain but you've got to make sure you know what's going on with your ride.
BTW, as a second step in working with the BBB, I sent Nissan their official lemon law notification today and they will get it tomorrow. They have 10 days to contact me and to resolve it before the BBB intervenes. Countdown starts tomorrow.
For you guys not checking your own oil level, please do yourself a favor and check it prior to dropping it off. I know it's a pain but you've got to make sure you know what's going on with your ride.
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Originally Posted by bofa
I'm giving Nissan the chance to rectify it and to set precedence for you guys to get results too. If I get hosed, I will go through the media, both local and national. I'm playing nice this round but I assure you it will get much worse if I'm not satisfied with the outcome.
BTW, as a second step in working with the BBB, I sent Nissan their official lemon law notification today and they will get it tomorrow. They have 10 days to contact me and to resolve it before the BBB intervenes. Countdown starts tomorrow.
For you guys not checking your own oil level, please do yourself a favor and check it prior to dropping it off. I know it's a pain but you've got to make sure you know what's going on with your ride.
BTW, as a second step in working with the BBB, I sent Nissan their official lemon law notification today and they will get it tomorrow. They have 10 days to contact me and to resolve it before the BBB intervenes. Countdown starts tomorrow.
For you guys not checking your own oil level, please do yourself a favor and check it prior to dropping it off. I know it's a pain but you've got to make sure you know what's going on with your ride.
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Originally Posted by labelworkshop75
Yep i have an 06. Couldnt get a reading on my dip stick,... added a quart. (still no reading, thought my dip stick was just messed up.) Then when it was time for an oil change only like 2.5 quarts at most came out of my engine. Took it to Reid Nissan in Orlando and they began the oil consumption test. Basically all they did was put a mark on my oil plug and filter and told me to come back in like 4000 miles. We will see in a few months if I get a free engine??
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Originally Posted by dbasal
I always check it before I go so I know exactly what the reading is. I usually make sure it is first thing in the morning before going to the dealer or I let it cool. I have also started checking while the engine is cooling at the dealership. I just don't trust anyone, but that is just me.
thats the thing i do check, and when i went in for my last one i read the dipstick to be below the L...and they told me it was fine...on top of that the dumb asses put conventional when i told them to use the mobil1 syn i brought...i get in my car and the oil is still in there service manager forgot to tell the guy chging it...so i had to wait another half hour to get it done...
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Originally Posted by creationv2
thats the thing i do check, and when i went in for my last one i read the dipstick to be below the L...and they told me it was fine...on top of that the dumb asses put conventional when i told them to use the mobil1 syn i brought...i get in my car and the oil is still in there service manager forgot to tell the guy chging it...so i had to wait another half hour to get it done...
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Originally Posted by m3nthol
does anyone know what the normal (standard) oil consumption is?
how many qts from the oil dipstick "L" to "H" mark?
how many qts from the oil dipstick "L" to "H" mark?
This is my opinion, but between the recommended mileage/time the maufacturer gives for oil changes, the oil consumption should be 0.
This is the first car I have ever owned that has consumed any oil in that time interval.
1 qt from "L" to "H" supposedly.
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I've always driven my cars hard.. even an old 89 Isuzu I-mark that was my one of my first cars... and this is the only one to consume oil.
BTW, I got a letter from Nissan today saying they want to send a tech for an inspection and a final repair attempt, but they're waiting to hear on his availability. I'm going to be pissed if they even try to waste my time with a straight replacement. There's no way in hell.
BTW, I got a letter from Nissan today saying they want to send a tech for an inspection and a final repair attempt, but they're waiting to hear on his availability. I'm going to be pissed if they even try to waste my time with a straight replacement. There's no way in hell.
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Originally Posted by dbasal
You know, the sad part is that none of that shocks me, but it should. One suggestion I would make for documentation purposes is to take photos of the dipstick showing where the oil is reading before going to the dealership. May not get you very far, but it can not hurt if you can not trust the dealer.
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Originally Posted by bofa
I'm going to be pissed if they even try to waste my time with a straight replacement. There's no way in hell.
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Originally Posted by bofa
I've always driven my cars hard.. even an old 89 Isuzu I-mark that was my one of my first cars... and this is the only one to consume oil.
BTW, I got a letter from Nissan today saying they want to send a tech for an inspection and a final repair attempt, but they're waiting to hear on his availability. I'm going to be pissed if they even try to waste my time with a straight replacement. There's no way in hell.
BTW, I got a letter from Nissan today saying they want to send a tech for an inspection and a final repair attempt, but they're waiting to hear on his availability. I'm going to be pissed if they even try to waste my time with a straight replacement. There's no way in hell.
Good to hear something is starting to happen. There is no way with your issues that you will not get action. I agree that engine replacement would not be a good solution.
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Originally Posted by 98sr20ve
What do you mean?
So replacing the engine = new break-in + more 1000 mi intervals + more trips to the dealer = wasting my time until there is a real fix.
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Originally Posted by bofa
They've still yet to identify the problem (without a doubt)...
So replacing the engine = new break-in + more 1000 mi intervals + more trips to the dealer = wasting my time until there is a real fix.
So replacing the engine = new break-in + more 1000 mi intervals + more trips to the dealer = wasting my time until there is a real fix.
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Yup.. I actually plan to fight to discount the miles done for testing.. the car was originally a garage queen. I hardly ever drove it to work after break-in and usually carpooled. I only added so many miles to get through the intervals. Not sure it will fly, but I plan to pursue it.
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Sounds like they're stalling ya Bofa! What's the bet they drop either one of the following 'solutions' on ya : a) Withing specifications, b) PCV c) Change your Driving Style or e) Change engine
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Originally Posted by bofa
Yup.. I actually plan to fight to discount the miles done for testing.. the car was originally a garage queen. I hardly ever drove it to work after break-in and usually carpooled. I only added so many miles to get through the intervals. Not sure it will fly, but I plan to pursue it.
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Originally Posted by turbotoy
I know this only effects the Altama with the 2.5L engine but take a look at this.
http://www.automotive.com/2006/49/ni...lls/22374.html
http://www.automotive.com/2006/49/ni...lls/22374.html