Hi All,

I've done quite of bit of research on the oil consumption for the VQ35DE engine, and concluded that the most severe excessive oil consumption typically happen on the Rev Up version of the VQ (equipped with manual transmission). With a full understanding that, there are quite few threads in this forum talk about this same subject. I just want to gather some data on the '06 Model with Automatic Transmission Only.

It will be very helpful, if you can input the following information in the format below:

1. Current Odometer Reading
2. Oil Change Interval
3. Oil Brand & Viscosity
4. Rate of Oil Consumption [miles per quart of oil used]

As of 4/18/07:
So far we have 67 voters, and still have ~20% of us having concerning to "somewhat concerning" consumption rate.

For those who voted to "Less than 1000 miles per quart of oil used" & "1000 to 2000 miles per quart", what was your break-in method?

1.Drove like you stole it.
2. Drove normally as if no break-in is required.
3. Per Owner's Manual Recommendation.
4."Moto-man" Method.

Your input will be greatly appreciated. And hopefully, we can see if different kind of break-in method does or does not affect oil consumption.

 

I'll be the first to reply to my own post :

1. 9,950[miles]
2. ~3,000[miles]
3. Castrol GTX 10W-30
4. 2,400[miles/qt]

 

1. ~8,500
2. ~3,700
3. Mobil1 Full Synthetic 5w-30
4. checked before all 3 oil changes and the level was fine.

First oil change was at ~1,000

 

1. 32,xxx
2. 4-5k miles
3. Mobil1 5w30 Truck&SUV
4. Never lost a lick of oil (knock on wood)
-GP-

 

my boss has a 06 and we switch our cars out to mobile one fully synthctic oil and mobile one oil filter and hes pushing 6000k without any oil loss and im around 7000k with my 03.5 =0) they say u can go 15000k on the bottle but im chnging mine b4 the mountain run in may =0) that would be 1 year and the oil is still perfectly clear, im impressed

 

mine's an '05 G35X AT, but
1) 22,100
2) between 5-6K miles
3) started with Mobil 1; switched to German Castrol Syntec at 18,000
4) never had low oil (knock woood!!)

kash

 

1)8,039
2)~Every 3,000 miles
3)Amsoil 5w30
4)No oil consumption problems what so ever

 

1. 12500
2. 3000-3500 miles
3. Castrol 10W-30
4. 1/4 quart for every 3000-3500 miles so no problems

good idea with this thread!

 

1. 20k
2. 2.5 - 3.5k...depending on my mood
3. M1 5W30
4. not an ounce. I think i was burning a bit first few thousand miles

first change prob at 350 or 500...i dun remember

 

Keep it coming, guys!

The poll is looking better and better.

Thanks to those who replied.

Nelson

 

47,500
7,500
Mobile1 5w30
1/4 ~3,000

 

1. 10,200
2. 5,000
3. Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5w30
4. None

 

2006 G35x

1. ~9000
2. Every 4 months (2500-3000 miles)
3. Whatever the dealer is using
4. I add 1qt at 2000 miles and I'm about 0.5qt low by the time I take it in 1000 miles later.

 

Poll is looking good... Keep it coming guys...

Greatly Appreciated.

Nelson

 

06 Sedan AT (purchased 1 month ago w/6400 miles)
Current 7210 miles
Only 810 miles on oil. No issue as of today.
Amsoil ATM 10w30