I was considering getting a 05 g35 coupe 6mt, but the oil consumption concerns me. Is this a recall where it doesnt't matter the year or mileage or must the car fall under warranty. Is this pretty common on almost all Gs or was there just a bad small batch. thanks for any help BTW I tried search, but could not find these answers.

 

The oil consumption issue seems to be more prevalent among the '05 to '06 G's equipped with the 6MT. However, as time goes, I would expect to read about some of the '07's sharing the same issue. However, I have read and heard about non RevUp G's having engines swapped out due to high engine oil consumption, as well.

At the present time, there is no recall for this situation. Owners of G's, whom ask for an engine oil consumption test, can have the engines replaced if the engine oil consumption test reflects high oil consumption. I am currently on my 2nd 1000 mile interval of the said test.

This is actually the second test that I have asked for. The 1st round of testing, which was conducted some 2 years ago, showed acceptable levels of oil consumption. It's a different story, now . . . As my 1st 1000 mile test reveals that 1-1/2 qts. of oil was consumed in some 950 miles.

Regardless of what model G you might opt for . . . If you feel that the engine is consuming a large amount of oil . . . You are best advised to take the car in for further evaluation.

 

Thanks for reply, but does Infiniti pay for the new motor? Also is this a situation with almost all Gs?

 

Yes, Infiniti/Nissan pays for the new engine and labor.

 

u think theres a way for me to test this out right now? i only have 400 miles so far, but it would be a good thing to know

 

Simply check your engine oil level frequently. For starters, check the oil level in the morning and make note of where the oil lies on the dip stick . . . And be sure to note the mileage, as well. Keep track and note the oil level at 500 mile intervals.

 

On those years affected it seems to be less than 1 in 100 engines, generally affects MT more than automatics. Especially those that don't breakin rings correctly - over stress when brand new.

 

thanks, thats what I was lookin for

 

if they replace the engine as a result of excessive oil consumption, isn't the new engine going to do the same thing? i mean it's just another vq right? they didn't improve anything.

 

Leon,

It's been reported by a few My350Z members that Nissan has been replacing members' engines with a newer version of the RevUp engine. They may be possibly updating the engine with different pistons and rings . . . So say the rumors.

 

a former infiniti service tech advised me it was the same engine...nothing new.

 

So does Nissan/Infiniti still cover an engine replacement if the car isn’t under warranty?

 

Not a chance.