View Poll Results: Year/Model of your G having EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
2003 5AT
68
9.51%
2003 6MT
76
10.63%
2004 5AT
48
6.71%
2004 6MT
83
11.61%
2005 5AT
55
7.69%
2005 6MT
172
24.06%
2006 5AT
24
3.36%
2006 6MT
150
20.98%
2007 5AT
13
1.82%
2007 6MT
26
3.64%
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Poll: Oil Consumption
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
My oil light never came on with my old VQ b/c I never let it go much below a qt down. Oil light is not a good way to tell you need to add oil 
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Originally Posted by R1jamn
My 2007 6mt coupe has 3246 miles on the clock. I just checked my oil and it is 9mm low on the dipstick. According to the TSB chart I am well with in the "OK" range.
When I do my first oil change at 3750 miles my G will have used approx 1/2 qt of oil. Still this is well within the range of "OK".
Now granted my engine is still new and perhaps I consumed oil while the rings were seating themselfs in. But when I do go to Infiniti for my first oil change I will have them record it and have it on file for future reference.
I broke the engine in according to the owners manual and in my experience I used more oil than what I believe is acceptable. On the optimistic side, I don't have the pinging problems that other G owners are having, but summer is still just around the corner.
They may have changed the engine at the end of the production run for 2007to the V2 version. The TSB states that 2005 -2007 G35 6mt Coupes built before May 29, 2007 may be affected by this Oil consumption problem.
When I do my first oil change at 3750 miles my G will have used approx 1/2 qt of oil. Still this is well within the range of "OK".
Now granted my engine is still new and perhaps I consumed oil while the rings were seating themselfs in. But when I do go to Infiniti for my first oil change I will have them record it and have it on file for future reference.
I broke the engine in according to the owners manual and in my experience I used more oil than what I believe is acceptable. On the optimistic side, I don't have the pinging problems that other G owners are having, but summer is still just around the corner.
They may have changed the engine at the end of the production run for 2007to the V2 version. The TSB states that 2005 -2007 G35 6mt Coupes built before May 29, 2007 may be affected by this Oil consumption problem.
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Originally Posted by OCG35
the light only tells you if you do not have oil pressure... it doesnt tell you if you need oil.
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
When you loose oil pressure, you've lost suction on the pump pick-up which means hardly any oil in engine.
Anyway – the light is not an indicator of low oil. Low oil could be a result of not having oil pressure though.
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Originally Posted by OCG35
Not always true… I had a 280Z that lost oil pressure… the valve that allows one-way flow from the filter failed and there was no pressure…. The light was on, but before I could get off the fwy and pull over all the oil blew past the seal on the filter and the motor seized…
Anyway – the light is not an indicator of low oil. Low oil could be a result of not having oil pressure though.
Anyway – the light is not an indicator of low oil. Low oil could be a result of not having oil pressure though.
by the time the light comes on (because of no oil), its probably too late... using the light as an indicator for low oil is not a wise idea... check the actual fluid level periodically.
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Originally Posted by OCG35
by the time the light comes on (because of no oil), its probably too late... using the light as an indicator for low oil is not a wise idea... check the actual fluid level periodically.
Originally Posted by soosexyg35
my oil light comes on religously every 997 miles...add another quart of mobile 1...996-997 miles later my fav light comes back on...POS...it seems that the MT are primarily experiencing the problem. Infiniti really needs to get their $hit together
Originally Posted by manbeer
damn, my oil light only comes down when i am 4 or more quarts low
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
My oil light never came on with my old VQ b/c I never let it go much below a qt down. Oil light is not a good way to tell you need to add oil
i used to check the fluid level all the time..it was always low...I guess I just got sick of it..and the run around from infiniti...so, if the light comes on, it goes off by adding oil and saves me the trouble of checking it. I solved the problem by just getting rid of the car all together.
Originally Posted by manbeer
going to the dealer to get the 1000 miles check for consumption tomorrow and i took another peek. it's already past the L down at the bottom 1/4 inch or so on the dipstick
Went to the dealer yesterday w/ 1100 miles on the car since the last oil change.
I had checked the level again prior to drivng up there. when i got there the tech checked (i knew for a fact that it was barely touching the dipstick) and just laughed and told the SA, yup, if it's def. MORE then a quart. Replacement is ordered. I went ahead and ordered a JWT clutch/flywheel combo cause i figured they are gonna stick me with a new OE clutch and flywheel for over 2 grand at the last minute like they often do under these circumstances.
I'm just praying that everything goes together as smoothly as possible and they don't **** anything up, and last but not least that my 2nd engine doesn't consume oil.
drive4fun, where in NY are you
I had checked the level again prior to drivng up there. when i got there the tech checked (i knew for a fact that it was barely touching the dipstick) and just laughed and told the SA, yup, if it's def. MORE then a quart. Replacement is ordered. I went ahead and ordered a JWT clutch/flywheel combo cause i figured they are gonna stick me with a new OE clutch and flywheel for over 2 grand at the last minute like they often do under these circumstances.
I'm just praying that everything goes together as smoothly as possible and they don't **** anything up, and last but not least that my 2nd engine doesn't consume oil.
drive4fun, where in NY are you
Originally Posted by manbeer
Went to the dealer yesterday w/ 1100 miles on the car since the last oil change.
I had checked the level again prior to drivng up there. when i got there the tech checked (i knew for a fact that it was barely touching the dipstick) and just laughed and told the SA, yup, if it's def. MORE then a quart. Replacement is ordered. I went ahead and ordered a JWT clutch/flywheel combo cause i figured they are gonna stick me with a new OE clutch and flywheel for over 2 grand at the last minute like they often do under these circumstances.
I'm just praying that everything goes together as smoothly as possible and they don't **** anything up, and last but not least that my 2nd engine doesn't consume oil.
drive4fun, where in NY are you
I had checked the level again prior to drivng up there. when i got there the tech checked (i knew for a fact that it was barely touching the dipstick) and just laughed and told the SA, yup, if it's def. MORE then a quart. Replacement is ordered. I went ahead and ordered a JWT clutch/flywheel combo cause i figured they are gonna stick me with a new OE clutch and flywheel for over 2 grand at the last minute like they often do under these circumstances.
I'm just praying that everything goes together as smoothly as possible and they don't **** anything up, and last but not least that my 2nd engine doesn't consume oil.
drive4fun, where in NY are you
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Make sure they have certif master mechs. Less chance of any V2 swap screw-ups.
I gave mine my lug socket and lug key both taped so no damage to inside of my wheel lug holes. Ask them hand ratchet only and no impact please. No wheel damage when my G returned.
I gave mine my lug socket and lug key both taped so no damage to inside of my wheel lug holes. Ask them hand ratchet only and no impact please. No wheel damage when my G returned.
