Oil Consumption TSB
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Oil Consumption TSB
A TSB has finally been issued to address the oil consumption issue.
Right now it's only for Nissan but there should be one for Infiniti soon
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232332
Right now it's only for Nissan but there should be one for Infiniti soon
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232332
Originally Posted by ZU L8R
Taken out of the big oil onsumption thread so it's more visible for everyone.
Nissan releases TSB NTB07-088: 2005- 2006 350Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low
Released: 11/27/07
Applied Vehicles: 2006 350Z (Z33) with M/T: 2005 350Z (Z33) Track and 35th Anniversary Edition with M/T
Good news for oil consuming engines, after 2 years of fighting with the dealer and NNA. NNA finally released a Technical Service Bulletin that will now take only a visit to the dealer to record an oil fill (top off) plus one more visit maybe two, for a look up on the Oil Consumption Chart to determine if the engine is to be replaced at the dealer level. In the past their was this long agonizing painful process of arguing with the dealer and NNA to accept responsibility of a mechanical defect in the engine, that 1 qt per 1k mi was unacceptable. Today the dealers have a guidelines set forth for all dealers to comply with, not to mention we now have the same chart.
Basically the TSB is if the engine is consuming more than 2mm below the top of the “H” crosshatch mark within 0-500 miles from an dealer recorded” check and refill oil level”, or an “oil and filter change”, the engine will be replaced (may need two recordings) with the V2 part # 10102-AC7MZ. No more hassles, no more ignorant dealers saying “It’s normal to consume 1 qt per every 3k mi oil intervals”.
Ok, now in layman terms:
Oil level is >1/8 qt (3mm) low, car has 2k mi on current oil change.
Have dealer confirm the reading and document on your file, dealer tops off oil and tells you to come back in 1k mi.
500 mi later you check it and its >1/8 qt low, take it to dealer to confirm reading and your engine will be replaced. It’s that simple.
Congrats to everyone waiting in the wings hoping their OC will reach what used to be the standard 1qt per 1ki miles for an engine replacement, can now line up Monday morning at their dealer with this TSB in hand and get an engine replaced.
Good News for All !
Nissan releases TSB NTB07-088: 2005- 2006 350Z: Engine Oil Level Is Low
Released: 11/27/07
Applied Vehicles: 2006 350Z (Z33) with M/T: 2005 350Z (Z33) Track and 35th Anniversary Edition with M/T
Good news for oil consuming engines, after 2 years of fighting with the dealer and NNA. NNA finally released a Technical Service Bulletin that will now take only a visit to the dealer to record an oil fill (top off) plus one more visit maybe two, for a look up on the Oil Consumption Chart to determine if the engine is to be replaced at the dealer level. In the past their was this long agonizing painful process of arguing with the dealer and NNA to accept responsibility of a mechanical defect in the engine, that 1 qt per 1k mi was unacceptable. Today the dealers have a guidelines set forth for all dealers to comply with, not to mention we now have the same chart.
Basically the TSB is if the engine is consuming more than 2mm below the top of the “H” crosshatch mark within 0-500 miles from an dealer recorded” check and refill oil level”, or an “oil and filter change”, the engine will be replaced (may need two recordings) with the V2 part # 10102-AC7MZ. No more hassles, no more ignorant dealers saying “It’s normal to consume 1 qt per every 3k mi oil intervals”.
Ok, now in layman terms:
Oil level is >1/8 qt (3mm) low, car has 2k mi on current oil change.
Have dealer confirm the reading and document on your file, dealer tops off oil and tells you to come back in 1k mi.
500 mi later you check it and its >1/8 qt low, take it to dealer to confirm reading and your engine will be replaced. It’s that simple.
Congrats to everyone waiting in the wings hoping their OC will reach what used to be the standard 1qt per 1ki miles for an engine replacement, can now line up Monday morning at their dealer with this TSB in hand and get an engine replaced.
Good News for All !
Last edited by Glex25; Dec 7, 2007 at 11:42 AM.
i'm new to this whole consumption rate but i'm assuming 1/2 qt is normal after 4,500 miles (running synthetic), right? just had my last oil change this weekend and the invoice stated 1/2 qt low. i'm assuming 1/2 qt is not going to do any extensive damage but i'll keep a closer eye ever couple of weeks.
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I go through .5 QTS every 1k so that is 1.5QTS between oil changes.
I had always complained but that fell on deaf ears and stated to be normal operation.
At least now there will be officially something in the books instead of dealers just pushing us and finding any excuse not to service our cars.
I had always complained but that fell on deaf ears and stated to be normal operation.
At least now there will be officially something in the books instead of dealers just pushing us and finding any excuse not to service our cars.
Last edited by Glex25; Dec 4, 2007 at 10:04 PM.
Originally Posted by Bigd2k6
i'm new to this whole consumption rate but i'm assuming 1/2 qt is normal after 4,500 miles (running synthetic), right? just had my last oil change this weekend and the invoice stated 1/2 qt low. i'm assuming 1/2 qt is not going to do any extensive damage but i'll keep a closer eye ever couple of weeks.
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Yup...good news for 350Z peeps. Wonder why NNA didn't release same TSB for us G ppl at the same time?
By the time we get one, there will be quite a back-log for the Version 2 rev-up replacement from Japan.
But I can wait...been waiting almost 2 years to finally qualify with moderate OC issues.
By the time we get one, there will be quite a back-log for the Version 2 rev-up replacement from Japan.
But I can wait...been waiting almost 2 years to finally qualify with moderate OC issues.
Me too!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by 06CPV35
Yup...good news for 350Z peeps. Wonder why NNA didn't release same TSB for us G ppl at the same time?
By the time we get one, there will be quite a back-log for the Version 2 rev-up replacement from Japan.
But I can wait...been waiting almost 2 years to finally qualify with moderate OC issues.
By the time we get one, there will be quite a back-log for the Version 2 rev-up replacement from Japan.
But I can wait...been waiting almost 2 years to finally qualify with moderate OC issues.
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Originally Posted by n1cK
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http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232332
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^ Yup...though it it annoys me that Infiniti is stalling on their TSB on this now official long known issue with the revup VQ's.
Guess we know where we stand in priority and pecking order between Nissan 350Z's and our so called luxury Infiniti G's both built by Nissan
Yes I'm butt hurt that Nissan didn't address their revup TSB to all affected models and their LUXURY division using their pos factory revup VQ's.
1yr 11mo to date I've lived with this plague and still no fair resolution from Nissan North America with my G through Infiniti, unless I'm worse than 1qt/1000mi in oil consumption.
Should've bought an 05-06 Z 6mt
It was at least 10K cheaper in cost brand new 
Faster too 
So much in paying for luxury 
Yeah...I'm rather pissed off even more than before with this issue. Can you tell...lolz. How Infiniti feels about their customers...F- in my book.
(rant over)
Guess we know where we stand in priority and pecking order between Nissan 350Z's and our so called luxury Infiniti G's both built by Nissan
Yes I'm butt hurt that Nissan didn't address their revup TSB to all affected models and their LUXURY division using their pos factory revup VQ's.
1yr 11mo to date I've lived with this plague and still no fair resolution from Nissan North America with my G through Infiniti, unless I'm worse than 1qt/1000mi in oil consumption.
Should've bought an 05-06 Z 6mt
It was at least 10K cheaper in cost brand new Faster too So much in paying for luxury Yeah...I'm rather pissed off even more than before with this issue. Can you tell...lolz. How Infiniti feels about their customers...F- in my book.
(rant over)
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