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Thanks for the advice, that's what I'll do next. Do you think I could benefit from a compression test to see if there any any internal problems?

Only ever use premium unleaded, I can't answer for the former keeper though. My cynical C1 driving former mechanic colleague thinks I will have bent valves and I'v just covered the issue up by smothering it with oil.

Just tested, shoots to 70 psi for around 5 seconds, then down to 40psi until the engine warms up then it sits at around 30. Please tell me this is normal

Hi, The good news is since topping up with some quality 5w30 the noise has stopped, my 50 minute commute home with Windows open has proven that. The oil pressure is also looking alot more healthy idling at just under 30psi and 60ish psi while driving gentle. (I'm still a bit scared to take the revs too high) The annoying thing about it all is that it was serviced around 3 weeks back at in-n-out, I should have ran a mile when the guy behind the desk said "we don't usually get cars like that here" and the fact it was an into offer and cost me 20 quid ha. Think I'll get it another service soon, who knows what shite they put in. Also thanks for all the posts and advice, I'm embarrassed I couldn't read the dipstick accurately so thanks for making me double check.

Hi, Checked the dipstick again and from what I could see the oil barely reached the "L" level so I have Just topped up 500ML of Castrol 5w30 and checking the dipstick it appears to be at the "h" level now if not a little bit beyound but I'm struggling to check the level with much accuracy as it just seems to smear up as soon as it's pulled out. Turned the engine over and started fine with no noises or rattles, idle pressure was at around 30PSI with a cold engine. I won't be able to check the noise again until the drive home so I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the replies! Also, won't be able to get under it and check the sump plug until the weekend. It's too dark when I get home and it's too low to get under without a jack.

Hi thanks for the replies, in honesty I thought the oil level looked okay however the contorted dipstick did leave me with doubts. My HKN cold air induction hangs real close to the hole and I think it was smearing on it every time I pulled it out. I think we may be onto the issue here though, during my drive to work I noticed my oil light flash on for a second and then go off again. I will check my oil levels again while on lunch and give her a top up. The service place was called in-n-out, I should of been wary as it was pretty cheap. Also prior to service oil pressure was idling pretty low at around 15PSI however traveled up to 90PSI under revs.

Hello, Was looking for some advice before I'm able to get her to a garage but going out for a little drive today and I'm getting a horrible grinding sound when taking my foot off the accelerator. I can't replicate this sound when I'm not moving. The only changed made today were checking my oil level and inflating my tires a bit. Performance seems totally normal however I'm scared I'm doing damage just by driving her at this point. Over the last 3 weeks since a service iv also noticed my oil pressure won't rise above 40 psi even at high revs and I'm not sure if this could be related. If anybody has any suggestions or tests I could run please let me know, Thanks

Heres a picture of my first and last ever driveway park. And to be honest I'm unsure if it's been lowered, it's had a few mods from the previous owner but lowering springs were never mentioned! If that is the case I would love to go back to stock just to avoid road parking, I feel like I'm forever checking out the window to see if it's still there :teeth:

So I traded in my 320d Auto after being bored to sleep driving it over the last year and decided to pick up my first proper fun car. Went with a 2007 350z in the gun metal gray and I am in love with this car already, sadly it's rained every day since I'v owned it so haven't been able to take it too high into the rev range in fear of loosing the back end. The only problem I have so far is that it's too low to park on my drive way without scraping the bottom but I can live with this.