Infiniti Rev-Up Oil Consumption TSB
#1202
Over 9 recalls, and over 90 TSB's.
#1203
For Infiniti and Nissan owners getting replacements, make sure your dealer knows about this TSB procedure.
For Infiniti
ITB09-067.pdf
For Nissan
NTB09-141.pdf
To late for me and probably explains my valvetrain issue on my replacement. Mine was done back in 2008 before this TSB release.
For Infiniti
ITB09-067.pdf
For Nissan
NTB09-141.pdf
To late for me and probably explains my valvetrain issue on my replacement. Mine was done back in 2008 before this TSB release.
#1204
So no one has any experience with using synthetic oils, higher viscosity oil, or oil stabilizer (i.e. lucas)?
The service rep at inifiniti said that it would consume more oil if I used synthetic as its thinner. But as far as I know, it takes longer to breakdown synthetic oil than conventional. Any thoughts guys?
The service rep at inifiniti said that it would consume more oil if I used synthetic as its thinner. But as far as I know, it takes longer to breakdown synthetic oil than conventional. Any thoughts guys?
#1205
#1206
So no one has any experience with using synthetic oils, higher viscosity oil, or oil stabilizer (i.e. lucas)?
The service rep at inifiniti said that it would consume more oil if I used synthetic as its thinner. But as far as I know, it takes longer to breakdown synthetic oil than conventional. Any thoughts guys?
The service rep at inifiniti said that it would consume more oil if I used synthetic as its thinner. But as far as I know, it takes longer to breakdown synthetic oil than conventional. Any thoughts guys?
I have read on more than one occassion on bobistheoilguy, here and my350z forums that oil additives are probably not a good idea. If you are going to conservatively treat this why not try the thickest conventional oil you're comfortable using and tell us your result. Then if nothing else works try the additive for a short duration. Let us know.
Since my motor is consuming ~1qt per 5,000mi and dealers refuse to swap my motor I'm content to just top off with my usual fill of German Castrol Syntec 0W-30 or Mobil 1 0W-40. I'm convinced it's the design of this particular motor that causes it to consume oil and an engine swap has more risk involved than it's worth (in my case). We're not the only high performance make to experience oil consumption due to design. Sorry to the guys using more than 1qt per 1,000mi!
#1207
I just talked to my dealer and they are working with me since i suspect that i might be affected.
I had my oil changed then next oil change i was way low. Dealer is going to give me a free oil change and monitor my oil consumption after 1000 or 1500 miles.
He confirm if there is an oil issue they will replace my engine
I had my oil changed then next oil change i was way low. Dealer is going to give me a free oil change and monitor my oil consumption after 1000 or 1500 miles.
He confirm if there is an oil issue they will replace my engine
#1208
#1213
Anyone here ever notice if one particular brand get's more consumption from the motor? I've been using GC 0W-30 all year and I've had to top it off twice this particular service interval. I go as close to 5,000mi service intervals as I can, but repeatedly topping off the oil keeps it fresher I suppose. My motor may be getting worse... But the summer is particularly hot and I run the motor through a wide variety of rpm. I keep thinking the oil has a lighter viscosity right from startup and that has something to do with increased usage. Or it could be denial lol.
Last edited by VQdriver; 08-12-2010 at 08:55 AM. Reason: oops I keep doing that!
#1214
^Back with my old original burner it consumed the same rate with Amsoil or Castrol, Synth or Dino, 0w-30, 5w-30, even 10w-30.
A good Tribologist (not Blackstone Labs) would be able to determine if it's bad metallurgy (defective) or not. If defective, no oil will be better than another far as OC is concerned. UOA's will tell a lot and what's up with just yours. If not a defective VQ, there are oils that can help with OC, but I'm not at liberty to disclose those (paid proprietary info my end sorry).
A good Tribologist (not Blackstone Labs) would be able to determine if it's bad metallurgy (defective) or not. If defective, no oil will be better than another far as OC is concerned. UOA's will tell a lot and what's up with just yours. If not a defective VQ, there are oils that can help with OC, but I'm not at liberty to disclose those (paid proprietary info my end sorry).