Stupid Oil Consumption

[tigerclaws1318]

My M45 seems to be burning more and more oil every couple hundred miles. In less than 1000 miles the oil level went from being in the middle of the dipstick to being on the Low mark. That's probably over a quart of oil or more gone. Use to be a puff of blue smoke on start ups to a cloud of blue smoke.The car is at 29k miles and it doesn't get beaten on. It gets driven gently 90% of the time. Recently the dealer has changed the oil and charged me 96 dollars and sealed up my dipstick and who knows what eles. I guess 3000 miles to drive before they decide if a new engine is nessary.

Has anyone else's M45 been consuming oil, cause it seems like im the only one whos consuming like mad oil lol

[szh]

Sorry to hear this!

It is highly unusual for this to occur in a 2006 model year ... but it was apparently a 10% to 12% (as I recall reading somewhere) occurrence in 2003 M45's.

Please keep us posted as to what you find out.

Z

[fiveliterbeater]

yes.....me. well, not "me" per say, but my cars engine was replaced under warranty for excessive oil consumption. it was actually replaced twice. the first time was at 32k and it was burning about a quart of oil every 500-700 miles. the second time because the engine had piston slap from the very begining. that was just a bad motor so it was replaced again at 43k miles. right now my car has 55k on it which means there is about 12k miles on my new motor with everything running smoothly.

[tigerclaws1318]

yes.....me. well, not "me" per say, but my cars engine was replaced under warranty for excessive oil consumption. it was actually replaced twice. the first time was at 32k and it was burning about a quart of oil every 500-700 miles. the second time because the engine had piston slap from the very begining. that was just a bad motor so it was replaced again at 43k miles. right now my car has 55k on it which means there is about 12k miles on my new motor with everything running smoothly.

It's kinda funny how yours was replaced at 32k considering I started my oil consumption test at 29k meaning at 32k is when they decide if the engine needs to be replaced. lol

[nicad2000]

I've never heard of a dealer wanting you to go 3000 miles for the oil consumption test, mine recommended 800-1000. If you let it go for 3000, you might lose enough oil to cause some serious damage to the engine. Then, if the dealer won't replace it, or just throws in a new short block, you might be in serious trouble. Just my two cents - good luck!

[fiveliterbeater]

if the dealer won't replace it, or just throws in a new short block, you might be in serious trouble.

....just thought you should know that we drive Infiniti's and not Honda's or a Chevy. other manufacturers might find a way to deny a warranty.I've owned two Lexus's and one Infiniti; the customer service and attention given to luxury cars is slightly better than that of "regular" economy cars. just my 02 cents

[tigerclaws1318]

I've never heard of a dealer wanting you to go 3000 miles for the oil consumption test, mine recommended 800-1000. If you let it go for 3000, you might lose enough oil to cause some serious damage to the engine. Then, if the dealer won't replace it, or just throws in a new short block, you might be in serious trouble. Just my two cents - good luck!

What I meant was I needa bring it back every 1000 miles for 3 times making a total of 3000 miles. My fault for not making it clear. lol

[nicad2000]

....just thought you should know that we drive Infiniti's and not Honda's or a Chevy. other manufacturers might find a way to deny a warranty.I've owned two Lexus's and one Infiniti; the customer service and attention given to luxury cars is slightly better than that of "regular" economy cars. just my 02 cents

Perhaps better on average, but YMMV according to which dealer you use. I've owned two Infinitis and an Audi so I feel that I am also qualified to make this statement.

[peter_rabbit]

Perhaps better on average, but YMMV according to which dealer you use. I've owned two Infinitis and an Audi so I feel that I am also qualified to make this statement.

Well i had my 03 M45 in for two consumptions test because of the oil consumption and the blue smoke on start up. I was going through 2 1/2 qts every 3000 miles. Both dealerships informed me that the consumption wasn't enough to change the engine. So at that point i just left it alone because of the lack of customer service and information from the dealerships. Now the problem is getting worst and i'm passed the milage on the factory warranty for the engine. I luv my M, but is a tree was to fall on it (without me in the car) I wouldn't be to mad.