still loving it, but.....

[m-tastic]

....But nothing big, I hope. Have we polled or tracked oil consumption.

have we established a rate per 3k or 2k or "gulp" 1500 miles.

I'm not worried yet but it has 35k on it and is still new to me. I haven't seen smoke, nor smelled it, or seen it on the engine or ground, but in 1500 miles I have used just over half a quart.

In my old BMW 535 and 528 and..... well BMWs it was pretty normal to used just under or around a quart over 3200-3500 miles just in time for a change and check after hard driving and some track days.

This lovely monster however has not been driven hard (well there was that mustang, and the day I turned the traction control off while playing with the headlight aim ). infact there has only been one highway climb (gingerly) to 120 or so. Should I be nervouse? still under warranty should I go in? or am I being another nube who is still on the low end of the learning curve.

[auditech10]

What oil do you use? I would recommend a 0W40 or 5W40 full synthetic.I would bring it in and have it on paper as a concern of yours. That is the first step. Unfortunately they are not likely to do anything unless your using 1qt per 1-1.5K miles. But having Nissan know that your concerned already is a big plus in your favor.Good luck

[HolySh*t]

I too am having oil consumption issues. When i took my car in for it's 30K mile service i mentioned it to them so they are doing an oil consumption test. I have to bring it in every 1k miles for the next 2k miles. They will make a decision after that.

It would be cool to get a new engine.

[Chi-town M45]

Mine was burning a quart every 1K. I bought the car with 36K on it and at 38K I took it in for a consumption test. They did the consumption test which showed I was losing oil and then they did a leakdown test which got me a brand spanking new motor less than a week later. I now have 44K on her (about 4K on the new motor) and I do not burn a drop on this new one!

[szh]

I now have 44K on her (about 4K on the new motor) and I do not burn a drop on this new one!

Good!!!

Z

[m-tastic]

Thanks all,

I will head to the stealer tomorrow and have it documented. Glad to see that I'm not alone and that I don't have to give up hope.

I truely love this car.

[cremecreme]

Whe i first got the car from the stearship i noticed the oil was burning...i had got 2 free oil changes from them....i changed it with synthetic and never had a problem...i think it was the cheap cheap oil they were using...if they were using the right weight at all?? I think with an engine of this caliber you should use top quality oil anyway!! I think the cheap stuff was just burning due to my rough driving. But ever since then at 65k never had a problem

[m-tastic]

So what wieght are you running? I was getting ready to do a fluid change (old habit for "new" cars) when I started monitoring the consumption.

[szh]

So what wieght are you running? I was getting ready to do a fluid change (old habit for "new" cars) when I started monitoring the consumption.

For most people, the stock weight of 5W-30 will be fine. In your area, you could increase this to 5W-40 or 10W-30 or even 10W-40 (in summer) without any problems.

I use (and like) the Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W-40. With this oil, you never have to worry about the season for most conditions here in the US.

Z

[m-tastic]

Yet again, Thank you



Bad oil out, good oil in Saturday, and start the log book again.