Which models have the oil consumption problem?
10-24-2008, 10:41 PM
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Which models have the oil consumption problem?
I'm currently in the market to buy a used G35 or 350Z.. Can anyone tell me which of the models/years had the oil consumption problems?
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10-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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Correct - and that engine was mostly in '06 manual trans cars - I think some 05's had it as well (again - man trans only). My 06 auto has had zero issues - just an occasional rattle I only hear w/the top up. So my fix....leave the top down as much as possible! 
10-25-2008, 04:18 PM
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tell me this John... why if the cars all have the same engines the manual trannys vehicles have the OC problem? strikes me as odd.... ???
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That explains a whoooole lot! I recently drove my '06 m/t Z from Norfolk, VA to St Petersburg (~900miles) and found that when I got to Jacksonville I was low on oil. Being the good owner that I am, I quick filled it w/ a quart and called it good. When I got to St Pete, the issue was back. I took the car to the dealer who quickly stated that it was extremely low on oil. They proceeded to do an oil change and conduct a 1,000 mile oil consumption test. I have approx 200 miles to go and it seems fine. The big question is: if this is a common issue w/ most Z's, is Nissan doing anything about it (recall?) or are they stiffing the bill to owners who are out of warranty?
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