Good ole SF Valley. Grew up there man.

Anyway...nice to hear mechanic seems to be there on your behalf.
Yeah OC issue. Got my replacement not too long ago. If you qualify per TSB, then you'll get a new bare long block and head gaskets leaking on old VQ will be solved lol.

How low on oil in 600mi, did mech say?
Did they or are they going to start OC testing to confirm OC?
PM me if you want more details about TSB.

 

I just glad the only thing smoken in my G is my girlfriend.

 

My dad's Q45 blew white smoke during startup for a week and it so happened when he switched from 76 to Arco gas. Went back to 76 and didn't have the problem the following week.

 

Just got home from the dealer. Had to ride a bus 11 miles... MAN I MISS MY G!!! Oh and I only use Chevron premium. Any suggestions? I'm in So-Cal...

 

You have an 05 which still has lots of warranty and they didn't give you a loner? Wow....

I mainly use Shell, but have used Chevron, 76. Tried Arco a couple times....it's garbage.

Got your PM. Putting some info together and will send later.

 

usually smoke on startup is a head gasket issues unless your valve stem seals are bad. Have you stayed on top of your oil changes?

 

Yup. and My buddy mentioned valve stem seals... I hope They dont try to give me any BS...

 

Thanks man... I appreciate any and all help.They said they would only give me a loaner if the car needed to be there for more than 24 hours. i'll give shell a try... well, I work the graveyard shift and havent been to sleep yet so, factor in the ****ty bus ride and I'm pretty tired. Thank's again. I will update as soon as I know what's going to happen...

 

Just got the call! It "need's further inspection". They witnessed the white smoke even though it wasnt a cold start and said they would give me a loaner today! Now I cant go to sleep! Oh well... as long as the issue gets resolved... Now I have to wait for one of my bud's to get off work so I can catch a ride down there. thank's again everybody! I will post updates as they come!

 

Bad valve stem seals = blue smoke on start-up (oil).

 

It's been 4 day's now and I havent heard anything... Clearly there has to be something wrong with my G that requires more than a simple fix or they would have called by now to say "it's Fine, no OC issue." It's at Glendale Infinity. Does anyone know if these guys are any good? Any Outstanding Dealers in So-Cal? I have no issue driving an hour or two in any direction. I'll post updates as I get them. Thanks everyone!

 

its 100% normal for it to smoke like that. if your not loosing any coolant then it cant be a HG, nor is that ever really a problem with our cars. I would also consider taking my car somewhere else, if i didnt get a loaner when i brought my car in for servicing i would be heated. Hell they saved me a loaner at my dealership when i didnt even request it!

 

It's official. Time for OC testing... They say car is fine so I said "good, so you'll give me top dollar if I trade it in for an 07' " the dude looked like I punched him in the belly. It was awesome!!! Seriously though guy's. Do the 07' models have this issue? Hell I'd even get an 07' 350Z (which they had there) if it meant not dealing with this S**t!!! Can anybody Let me know?
Thanks!

 

I don't care what the dealership says, your car should not be smoking on startup if it's not 50's or below outside. Smoking on startup is an issue, be it with coolant or oil. I would not be satisfied with their answer if they actually saw it smoking on startup. I'd ask to see the compression test they performed to determine the health of the headgasket. I'd also ask them how they ruled out valve stem seals.

 

^ Agree with what you said.

OP...
Yeah...guess go through OC testing and see what the consumption is.
Hmm...wonder why that guy reacted like that when you said trade-in. I read into that as there's something up and they're not telling you everything

The 07 coupes still have same VQ; 07 Sedans have the new VQ35HR, same with 07 350Z's. No OC issues on those like with the older VQ35DE's.

You ever get my PM and EM?

G/L with your dealer and OC testing.