[Jagz]

Is there some bloody secret to actually getting a reading off the dip stick....After 10 tries I have no idea what my oil level is. It is either smeared or showing basically no oil. (Which I hope is wrong) Anyone come up with a way of getting an accurate reading???? (Apart from draining the oil to see how much is there)

I get the feeling that some engineer is sitting somewhere laughing his head off over the design

 

[FLZ]

To definitely be positive, have an oil change, Nissan dealers are always advertising cheap oil jobs to attract customers.......A few bucks for peace of mind.....Better safe than sorry, Dave

 

[jinxxycat]

I know just how you feel!!!!! I can never read mine either, I think part of it is that my oil doesn't get dark between changes it just stays clean basically so I don't worry about it, just get it changed every 3K...

 

[shezzzhot]

Or you can change to synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 and really have no worries. I take mine in to get it read, they have nothing else better to do than service my beautiful Z and the guys always gather around and admire her!! First time I've ever had a service dept thank me for bringing in a car!

 

[frosty]

SH*T paint, suspension hassles (tyres), ridiculous oil dipstick, crap
Bose, power takeoff in the back, crunchy gears, etc.

Just as well it's a low volume production model - or there wouldn't be enough service personnel to handle the warranty work!

Then again, they (Nisshit) aren't real big on warranty work, are they!

BILLIOUS

 

[harryw]

You could always just add a litre a week. You sure as **** wouldn't overfill it!

As always

H

 

[mickyboy]

If you change the oil at every 5000 km's you really won't have to worry
about checking the oil. Unless of course you do alot of track work.
Or you are one of the few unlucky ones that has unusual high oil consumption!

 

[mr rizk]

Originally posted by harryw@Dec 14 2004, 05:54 PM
You could always just add a litre a week. You sure as **** wouldn't overfill it!

As always

H

Harry, I think you are confusing the Z with a Holden.

 

[harryw]

I know what you mean Rizky but there have also been some issues with the Z using some oil as well!

As always

H

 

[mr rizk]

Serious, Is there a trend in which years the Z owners are having issues with Harryw ?

US or OZ spec'd cars ?

 

[ky350]

Only ever read about one or two isolated incidents of excessive oil use by a Z.
Nothing like the HSV problems.

 

[frosty]

You oughta see what the Rx8's use!

Harry, was that you on the industrial highway at the stockton turn westbound about 7.45 monday, or is there another "needs a wash" RED DEVIL in town?

FRIZZLE

 

[harryw]

Rizky, the only instances I know of is people on this forum saying they are going through some oil and it seems to be slightly excessive.

Shizzle, no my CLEAN car has been in the garage for two weeks as I had to go and spend some time in the John Hunter and haven't been able to drive. And, yes there is another red one in town and there is also another in Necknock.

As always

H

 

[jetpilot718]

I'm pretty sure you can monitor engine oil usage by two areas:

1 - check the spot you commonly park in or garage area for oil on the ground (duh)

2 - check the engine area & seals for any signs of leakage etc. (duh x2)

Also, doesnt hurt to keep an eye on the temp gauge as well as oil pressure gauge. The two share readings, meaning if the temp goes up, the pressure usually goes down (showing a loss of oil). If the temp seems low and the pressure high, too much oil may have been added.

 

[lionkiller]

There's a thread on here somewhere about 'oil consumption'....

Never check mine, as it gets changed every 3k mi.....& dipstick is the wife's dept...

 

[frosty]

RIZKY - there's no special year to have an issue with H !

:thumbsup:



FRIZKKLE