Infiniti Rev-Up Oil Consumption TSB
#376
09-25-2008, 12:40 AM
Originally Posted by gaskam
This question may have been asked before but what the hey....this thread is now 25 pages long. Was wondering if anyone decided to have their clutch replaced, and maybe flywheel, while the dealer had the motor out for the swap? Seems like a great time to have it done since they have the entire trans accessible.
#377
09-25-2008, 03:50 AM
does the dealer reset your ODO when you get a new engine?
also anyone here from So Cal that have their engine replaced? i think i need to get my oc test done
also whats are the steps you guys did before doing the testing?
call infiniti and then go to the dealer to do the test?
also anyone here from So Cal that have their engine replaced? i think i need to get my oc test done
also whats are the steps you guys did before doing the testing?
call infiniti and then go to the dealer to do the test?
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Originally Posted by dranom
does the dealer reset your ODO when you get a new engine?
also anyone here from So Cal that have their engine replaced? i think i need to get my oc test done
also whats are the steps you guys did before doing the testing?
call infiniti and then go to the dealer to do the test?
also anyone here from So Cal that have their engine replaced? i think i need to get my oc test done
also whats are the steps you guys did before doing the testing?
call infiniti and then go to the dealer to do the test?
I called Infiniti first and filed complaint, but that was before TSB was released with their 1qt/1000mi or worse standard for OC warranty replacement.
Now you just go to dealer and report your OC and they'll start OC testing per TSB procedures.
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Originally Posted by fbpem1
of the motors i have done a few people have asked me to put in aftermarket units and a few people have purchased new clutches and flywheels from us generally though people don't want it done they don't care. its not like we charge extra labor to do it everything is apart anyway why not haha.
Yes that motor comes BONE dry, i did one yesterday as a matter of fact, drove it home last night and everythings great there is a differance in how that motor runs comparred to how the old one ran everything does seem a lot smoother. Only thing that pisses me off about that motor is that since its a TSB motor they give you NOTHING on the motor haha, oh well part of the job i guess.
twofst4u, he probably mentioned ESTER OIL, i just did that TSB today on a G37 agian...it fixed it don't use it on a 05-07 coupe/sedan 6mt, not needed.
This new motor does fix the problem in every case i have put one in, i also have had a few customers worried that it wasn't fixed did an oil consumption test over the course of 3750 and everything was good, still used a little tiny bit but its going to. Of course i didn't read this whole thread but oh well. All motors that are that efficent are going to use oil i guess this was already discussed, but the new motor does work very well and uses minimal.
any questions you all have or pictures you want i'm more than happy to provide them for you all. heres one now actually as you can see the trans and engine easily drops out as one entire assembly with the cradle. sorry for the horrible quality it was taken with my blackberry by the guy who works next to me haha.
Yes that motor comes BONE dry, i did one yesterday as a matter of fact, drove it home last night and everythings great there is a differance in how that motor runs comparred to how the old one ran everything does seem a lot smoother. Only thing that pisses me off about that motor is that since its a TSB motor they give you NOTHING on the motor haha, oh well part of the job i guess.
twofst4u, he probably mentioned ESTER OIL, i just did that TSB today on a G37 agian...it fixed it don't use it on a 05-07 coupe/sedan 6mt, not needed.
This new motor does fix the problem in every case i have put one in, i also have had a few customers worried that it wasn't fixed did an oil consumption test over the course of 3750 and everything was good, still used a little tiny bit but its going to. Of course i didn't read this whole thread but oh well. All motors that are that efficent are going to use oil i guess this was already discussed, but the new motor does work very well and uses minimal.
any questions you all have or pictures you want i'm more than happy to provide them for you all. heres one now actually as you can see the trans and engine easily drops out as one entire assembly with the cradle. sorry for the horrible quality it was taken with my blackberry by the guy who works next to me haha.
TSB on G37's with the VQ37VHR? OC issues on those too?
Seen any VQ35HR's with OC issues as well?
20mm (5/6qt) down in 3750mi on mine is a lot more than a tiny bit imo, but it seems to be getting better as it continues to break-in. Time and future UOA's will tell with mine. It's metallurgy build so far proves to be good with my last UOA. Rings have not seated/sealed 100% yet and fuel dilute in oil is still way too high on my re-manned replacement.
Perhaps a bit off topic here, but where is the EGR valve located on these VQ35DE's? Have a theory I need to investigate as to a non related OC condition my old VQ had and now my replacement is having. Don't think these replacements came with new EGR's. Original EGR swapped over as many other components are?
Thanks for you insight.
#380
09-25-2008, 01:31 PM
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
TSB on G37's with the VQ37VHR? OC issues on those too?
Seen any VQ35HR's with OC issues as well?
Seen any VQ35HR's with OC issues as well?
there are not OC issues with the HR motor that i have seen at all they all run great. The G37 has a tsb for VVEL noise, since it dosn't have your typical camshaft it has a drive and a driven to infinatly alter the cam timing. And it makes a little bit of noise on B2.
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
Perhaps a bit off topic here, but where is the EGR valve located on these VQ35DE's? Have a theory I need to investigate as to a non related OC condition my old VQ had and now my replacement is having. Don't think these replacements came with new EGR's. Original EGR swapped over as many other components are?
#381
09-25-2008, 02:36 PM
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
No they don't reset odo.
I called Infiniti first and filed complaint, but that was before TSB was released with their 1qt/1000mi or worse standard for OC warranty replacement.
Now you just go to dealer and report your OC and they'll start OC testing per TSB procedures.
I called Infiniti first and filed complaint, but that was before TSB was released with their 1qt/1000mi or worse standard for OC warranty replacement.
Now you just go to dealer and report your OC and they'll start OC testing per TSB procedures.
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Originally Posted by fbpem1
there are not OC issues with the HR motor that i have seen at all they all run great. The G37 has a tsb for VVEL noise, since it dosn't have your typical camshaft it has a drive and a driven to infinatly alter the cam timing. And it makes a little bit of noise on B2.
Originally Posted by fbpem1
they don't use EGR valves or a EGR system
Thanks for your clarification no such system used. On to my next theory about pre-detonation issues....lol.
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Originally Posted by dranom
ic. by the way did you put all your stock parts back on? coz i have a polished plenum and fujita intake and i wanna know if i need to put it to stock.
Me personally...only things I left on were my Z-Tube and cat-back Injen exhaust, rest was OEM. Probably could've left my JWT intake on being it was CARB approved for California, but it was no biggie to put stock air box back on, so I did but that's just me.
#384
09-25-2008, 10:02 PM
Originally Posted by fbpem1
there are not OC issues with the HR motor that i have seen at all they all run great. The G37 has a tsb for VVEL noise, since it dosn't have your typical camshaft it has a drive and a driven to infinatly alter the cam timing. And it makes a little bit of noise on B2.
they don't use EGR valves or a EGR system
they don't use EGR valves or a EGR system
Okay so if it's not the OC issues then the new G37's comes with Ester Oil from factory???
It's possible that Ester Oil is what he mentioned to me...I'm not familiar with this oil at all, can you give us some insights on what are the advantages/disadvantages of this oil for breaking-in a new engine vs. traditional engine oil? Is this a procedure that infiniti is using now for the replacement, because the TSB doesn't call for Ester Oil...Just wondering.
I'm assuming you work for the dealership???
btw, thanks for sharing.
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^ That's very close to what my OC was on my oem VQ.
twofst...I read that TSB for the G37 on that Ester oil recently. Think that's a safe assumption that's what your dealer mentioned. But any advantage for us to use in our VQ35DE's...that I don't know. First I've heard of this oil too. Heard of Ester based oils, but not literally named as such.
twofst...I read that TSB for the G37 on that Ester oil recently. Think that's a safe assumption that's what your dealer mentioned. But any advantage for us to use in our VQ35DE's...that I don't know. First I've heard of this oil too. Heard of Ester based oils, but not literally named as such.
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10-17-2008, 09:02 PM
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10-18-2008, 09:16 AM
No need to worry about records. The TSB specifically indicates that if records are not available the dealer can either top off the oil or change the oil at their expense to start the OC test. I had the same concern with mine, the dealer opted to top off the oil in my instance. If you do not have a copy of the TSB, I would suggest obtaining a copy at http://www.infinitihelp.com/
Good luck with your test.
Good luck with your test.
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Or go here where I posted the most recent TSB I know of....
https://g35driver.com/forums/3275606-post284.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/3275606-post284.html