Test Pipes, Oil Use, CEL Lights, and O2 Sensor.
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06-02-2006, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Serengettisandg
We removed the MREV as we were removing the test pipes and reinstalling the cats. I was just trying to point out you can rule out inproper installation as stuff was done correctly
. I am bringing this out into the open and trying to be honest to hopefully save someone a motor. Hell I know a lot of people do not check their own oil or change it and if they were to wait 500kms(in my case) you would have had zero oil left and been out a motor.
. I am bringing this out into the open and trying to be honest to hopefully save someone a motor. Hell I know a lot of people do not check their own oil or change it and if they were to wait 500kms(in my case) you would have had zero oil left and been out a motor.Maybe he'll chime in here and post a bit tomorrow.
#32
06-02-2006, 09:31 AM
Increased suction could mean increased flow through the PCV valve as mentioned. To test this you could get a oil catch can and see how much accumulates. There is a DIY posted recently in the intake forum.
Since test pipes will fail emissions testing, why not just remove the connection to the lower collector. My understanding is that it is there for emissions only. Then you can have more flow and no oil loss...
Since test pipes will fail emissions testing, why not just remove the connection to the lower collector. My understanding is that it is there for emissions only. Then you can have more flow and no oil loss...
#33
06-02-2006, 10:18 AM
#34
06-02-2006, 10:29 AM
Originally Posted by _jb
That's exactly what happened to the fellow that posted in our FGC forum. He heard an odd engine knocking sound and went to investigate. His oil was so low that he had to put five (5) quarts of oil in his engine! This could be quite a problem for someone.
Maybe he'll chime in here and post a bit tomorrow.
Maybe he'll chime in here and post a bit tomorrow.
But it still baffles me as to why something like that would happen? I mean, if I'm your normal dude who just drives his car without a care in the world and happened to be cruising, looking cool on the highway, in the middle of hot-a.ss florida......that could have spelled bad news for my ride....something I doubt is covered by the warrantee 
Gonna check her levels again later today before heading out, I'll keep u posted on her condition <---- lol makes it seem like we're talking about an actual person in the hospital or something.....we're so pathetic!
#35
06-02-2006, 10:51 AM
Originally Posted by DHCrocks
maybe a different viscosity was used, maybe the old oil broke down due age and use who knows. Sounds like you changed 3 things and your oil consumption went away. it could be the test pipe, it could be something else, it could be a combination of all three. just saying that test pipes don't automatically lead to oil consumption. A lot of people are running them with no problems.
#36
06-02-2006, 10:53 AM
Originally Posted by 9825463
Hey guys! Well, I'm the dude mentioned above and thus far, everything's ok and she's not getting drunk on the oil like she was doing previously But it still baffles me as to why something like that would happen? I mean, if I'm your normal dude who just drives his car without a care in the world and happened to be cruising, looking cool on the highway, in the middle of hot-a.ss florida......that could have spelled bad news for my ride....something I doubt is covered by the warrantee
Gonna check her levels again later today before heading out, I'll keep u posted on her condition <---- lol makes it seem like we're talking about an actual person in the hospital or something.....we're so pathetic!
But it still baffles me as to why something like that would happen? I mean, if I'm your normal dude who just drives his car without a care in the world and happened to be cruising, looking cool on the highway, in the middle of hot-a.ss florida......that could have spelled bad news for my ride....something I doubt is covered by the warrantee Gonna check her levels again later today before heading out, I'll keep u posted on her condition <---- lol makes it seem like we're talking about an actual person in the hospital or something.....we're so pathetic!
#37
06-02-2006, 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by Serengettisandg
See if you can make it puff just sitting in the driveway and giving it a good hard rev. Mine would give a wicked puff of blue out the tail pipes. Literally check the oil after everytime you drive it. How many miles/kms are on your car? Mine has 28,000kms.
#38
06-02-2006, 12:07 PM
i know in the past there were motors that were consumming oil like crazy and they were stock motors. the motor was the problem and infiniti replaced them under warranty. there are several people that have had it done but i can remember who they were. the only person that i know that had the problem was 2003z (mike - thepowdercoater.com) he posts on my350.com and g35frenzy.com
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06-02-2006, 01:14 PM
#41
07-04-2006, 04:17 PM
Here's an update
The issue has really been traced down to what looks like to be an oil compression or control ring issue. Some cars see the issue more than others. If you religiously check your oil, you may see it dipping down. If you change it frequently, like every 3000 miles, it will likely never bother you. People notice the issue once TP are installed the lack of back-pressure seems to enhance the issue as well as the lack of CATS allow the blow-by through the system, so there is an oil film on the back of the car.
CATS get super hot and burn it up, so it is rarely ever noticed, unless the oil is checked frequently.
There's nothing else at the moment that I can see or attribute this to. I can only expect a TSB in the near future for cars with an issue at the extreme.
Rick
CATS get super hot and burn it up, so it is rarely ever noticed, unless the oil is checked frequently.
There's nothing else at the moment that I can see or attribute this to. I can only expect a TSB in the near future for cars with an issue at the extreme.
Rick
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#45
07-26-2006, 04:50 PM
Originally Posted by killerlexus
my oil went down to empty almost after 2500 miles.. i need a quart of oil every 500 miles. or every other fill up. it has to be the test pipes , because this started after installing them. i like the pipes too much to take them off.
Also, now that you are aware of the issue, and you have the pipes, you are looking for it. See my earlier post...this is an issue that is very specific.
Rick