Neilp Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 My revup uses about 1/4 per 1000 miles at a push. I must be one of the lucky ones. Quote
Ebized Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 What viscosity are you using - might be worth using a higher grade to help compensate for the likely internal wear. See here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/10747-16-important-oil-questions-and-answers/ Quote
kellz3-3 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 Ok thank you all! I have checked engine no obvious signs of a leak. Will mention it when I take it to the garage next week, thank you all! Quote
KUGT4 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Fyi Current usage 1600 miles/month 2.56 litres/month burned Equates to 1.6 litres per 1000 miles Confirmed with dealer as ok Edited February 19, 2015 by KUGT4 Quote
Neilp Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 That really doesn't sound ok to be honest that is a lot! Quote
KyleR Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Fyi Current usage 1600 miles/month 2.56 litres/month burned Equates to 1.6 litres per 1000 miles Confirmed with dealer as ok I've heard of Revup motors using as much as 1000ml per 1000 miles, but yours seems excessive Quote
coldel Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Dealers often know nothing about anything though when it comes to 350z's... Quote
bytespc Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Slight change but roufhly on topic when doing an oil and filter change on a DE should you use the whole 5ltrs or the 4.7 or 5.1..it's not overly clear in the handbook and on topic it does state in the book that it is normal for the DE to use oil between services but alas it doesn't give a range of acceptable or unacceptable Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 My DE hasn't used a drop in four months. I check it once a week. Quote
PPod Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Still havent topped it up after buying in october last year. De engine but only done 2000 miles since purchase Quote
wizurd Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Had my de engine zed since 2012. Never had to top up between changes. Quote
JEMAN Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 My DE DOSNT use any ! 4k a year and never have to top up before the services Quote
KUGT4 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Must be a pre 2006 'thang'..... just buying more oil to add to the 10x 5L got lying around atm..... Edited February 19, 2015 by KUGT4 Quote
thedon Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 My 2004 DE likes the oil to be half way up the dipstick. If I fill it all the way up it very quickly (within a day or two) loses oil to the midpoint and then it doesn't go further down for weeks or months (I check weekly). Are you seeing a loss of oil from the top mark to the midpoint, which you immediately replace and lose again, which you replace etc. etc.? I don't know why mine does this or whether it's normal for DEs (doesn't sound like it from the above) but maybe each engine is different Quote
PiGFoetus Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 My 2005 Roadster has needed 4 litres of oil topping up in 11000 miles (not including service changes). Quote
KUGT4 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 My 2004 DE likes the oil to be half way up the dipstick. If I fill it all the way up it very quickly (within a day or two) loses oil to the midpoint and then it doesn't go further down for weeks or months (I check weekly). Are you seeing a loss of oil from the top mark to the midpoint, which you immediately replace and lose again, which you replace etc. etc.? I don't know why mine does this or whether it's normal for DEs (doesn't sound like it from the above) but maybe each engine is different Nah, goes down to midway after 1K.... ....and continues to drop Lowest point was when just below minimum mark Sounded 'crunchy' on startup (parking on steep hill doesnt help either) but ran fine Quote
chrisday1990 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Leave something under your engine and see if anything is dripping. Quote
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