So I was browsing the forums and came upon two long threads that have to do with unusually fast oil consumption leading to engine failure....

https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...110973&page=15
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...engine+failure

Understandably, this scared the **** out of me. I also could not understand if this affects '06 5MT models.

I'm not the kind of guy to "look under the hood" and I don't particularily want to start. That is why I bought a $50,000 car, not a cheap domestic.

I have my first service/oil change tomorrow and my question is, do I need to concern myself with this? Am I not supposed to leave this garbage to the service department? (after all, it is their job, not mine....right?) Am I obligated to check my oil levels?

Troy

 

Its always a good practice to check your oil levels and other fluids on a regular basis.

 

I believe that to be part of the agreement of purchase to fulfil warranty requirements by doing basic maintenance -- Fluid levels, Tires, Abnormal noises, etc etc.
You might want to check with your dealership to see what you're expected to do, but I would think the basics are expected.
This can also be done at a full service filling station by the attendant. (I think that's still offered... )

Don't get too worried about oil consumption.
Excess consumption has happened and we read about many occurances, but it's still a rarity and not likely an issue for most.

In any case, it's easy to varify by checking that level every week or so for a quick headsup on how your engine is running and go from there.

I've a few VQ's and never had an oil consumption issue, but I always check to make sure....

Colin

 

Wow.

 

Balzz,

Yeah, ok that was stupid. Of course I can (and do) check my fluilds but after reading through the threads I posted, I got pissed off at how those people were expected to detect these problems on their own. Frankly, I don't know enough about cars to do this, if it comes to something serious. And I don't mean blaming Infiniti if I don't check my tire preasure and crash...that's my responsability.

I guess my real question is, could I be held responsible for any problems that occur due to my lack of knowledge/experience?

Troy

 

To my mind, Troy, no you can't be held responsible for such issues as long as you fulfil your end of the bargain.....as I said, simple fluid level checks (as well as topping up those levels), and reporting anything out of the ordinary to the dealer should be all that an owner is required to do.

As to how your dealer feels about things, only he can say.....From my experience, dealers are very understanding with customers if they do those checks and get the scheduled maintenance done according to the book.

C.

 

Make sure you keep good records of all the servicing done on your car.

That way, if the dealer ever tried to blame you for something, you have proof that you looked after your car according to Infiniti standards.

 

Good rule of thumb is every time you get gas, check the oil level. Of course it's a pain to check it when the engine is just turned off etc.. but that gives a good time interval. ie...once a week.. I ususaly try to check it right before leaving for work. Engine is cold and all the oil has drained down.

 

lol check your oil when you get gas. its not hard and you're being a pansy.

 

I agree with Jeff92se, the best time to get a reading is in the morning after the vehicle has sat all night. If you check it when you get gas it is difficult to get a good reading since the oil hasn't drained down yet.
And Pska it is not always an easy task to check oil levels with the poorly designed dipstick location . That location turns a simple task into a pain in the a$$.
Thank goodness they re-located the dipstick on the 07 sedan

 

^+1
That way the tube is dry & you can get a reading right away.
Wipe, reinsert & your done.

...I never do it at the pump

 

I said it was a PAIN. I've rebuilt a few engines and have done more than a few engine/tranny swaps. I know wtf I'm doing.

But as said, when you're at the pump, you get oil all over the stick so it's difficult to get an accurate reading. Plus it's debatable how accurate it is anyway as the oil isn't drained down. But if you think of it as a "worst case" level check then fine.

 

just get into the habit of reading it periodically, just like the habit of throwing garbage out or cleaning ur tub =)

But for me, I never have any problem with excessive oil consumption since I do my oil change regularly around every 12k or 3mths

 

Godmans, you put a lot of klicks on in 3 months.......

"12k"????