2004 Infiniti G35: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 4,000 miles · CA

The car burned nearly 4.2. Qts of oil in under 4000 miles. Massive number of users indicate same problem of insane amounts of oil consumption on various forums on the internet. This is most likely also a serious smog violation in ca and also is causing engines to blow up. Numerous mechanics will verify that they have seen the same problem with engines blowing at under 100,00 miles do to excess oil consumption. I have proof of my last oil change and number of miles. Also the amount of oil that came out of my car was less than a quarter of quart after only 4,000 miles of driving. My mechanic verified that there are no leaks. Please the federal safety agency! Please investigate this issue further. 20,0000 dollar car is basically totaled now. All dealers and nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem even though there is a high possibility they know of the problem and are hiding it. Also, the airbag light has been on for three years and no matter how you reset it, it will continually return to being on, indicating some sort of problem with the airbags.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · AL

I had a low oil light and decided to change the oil and spark plugs. When I removed the spark plug I found oil pooling in the spark plug tube and saw an obvious leak in the valve cover seal. The oil level had reached 1cm above the connector in the boot. This can potentially cause an engine fire while driving. The valve covers contain bad spark plug tube seals. This allows a significant amount of oil to pool in the spark plug tube. When the oil reaches the spark plug boot it can ignite and cause engine fires at high speed.

Filed Nov 3, 2013 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY

This is regarding the infiniti vq engine and its oil consumption problem. I own a 2004 g35x I paid for and its sits with the biggest oil consumption problem due to nissians problem with the vq engines at the time of the make. Many people have this same problem. Very many people! I dont find this fair at all. I would like to talk to someone regarding this situation and come to a conclusion. Plz

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Engine · 69,756 miles · NJ

The vq35de infiniti g35 engine consumes oil quickly. Roughly about 1qt/1000 miles. This car was bought used in 2009 with 35,000 miles. Oil changes with filter and plug have been made habitually every 3,000 miles with mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 or 10w-30 depending on the season. I see that this is a common problem amongst other vq35de users on both the infiniti g35 and nissan 350z. This problem needs to be addressed by someone, because infiniti does not seem to be doing anything about it either.

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Engine · MA

I purchased a 2004 infiniti g35 in 2008. It all started after an oil change that I received in 2009 less than a month and a half later about 2000 miles of driving looking at my odometer. I heard a rattling noise coming from the engine, and while I was slowing down to come to a complete stop I notice the oil light flicker. I quickly pulled over and checked the oil dip stick, and to my surprise I showed that the low was very low, so I added 4 quarts to the engine. When I got home I checked the drive way to see if there were any oil spots in where I park my car, and there wasn't any oil on the ground. This situation of adding oil at about 2000 mile had went on for my next two oil changes. After which the problem has gotten worse to the point that I am now adding 4 quarts of oil every 1500 miles since the beginning of 2010. Nothing has been done to correct the failure at this time seeing as how I have 108k, and the warranty has expired. After doing some research on the problem it seems as though it's a common issue with the g35, and that infiniti is reluctant in correct or admitting to the problem.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

I purchased a 2004 g35 infinity 9/2008, the car was checked 2 weeks ago on june 12, 2010 at which time 2 quarts of oil was put in, level was fine on saturday june 26,2010 coming home from pennsylvania car shut down had to be towed, mechanic states engine has gone up in vehicle, there was no oil in the car, I had no other problems with this vehicle and have been reading about the oil consumption problem, this car has always burned oil at an excessive rate. The car has 120k miles on it I am left with no car and still owe 8100 on it as a consumer I feel that infinity owes me an explanation as to why this vehicle used the amount of oil that it did and need to know if they are going to assist me in any way.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Engine · 8,900 miles · TX

In a little over year after purchasing my g35 sedan I also noticed that it began consuming more oil than normal. I also had to add about 1/2 of oil after every 1500 miles of usage. Oil changes were done every 3000 miles, I also advised infiniti of the problem but also was told that this oil consumption was normal. I advised the infiniti rep that my isuzu nor my nissan ever had this problem of consuming so much oil. A little after the vehicle began to smoke at start ups and began burning more oil. I immediately took vehicle back to infiniti and advised them of the problem. Infiniti new without even having to examine the vehicle what the problem was and would not honor any warranty repairs, stating poor maintenance. I had to repair the vehicle at my cost. Infiniti knows that this is a defect on most of their vehicles but will not honor the engine warranty and make repairs. I will never purchase an infiniti vehicle ever again. When ever I get a brochure in the mail from infiniti I do not bother to open the envelope, I just throw it away in the trash. Infiniti has lost a customer for life.

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Engine · 24,000 miles · NY

Early after I purchased my car g35 6mt 2004 infiniti coupe I noticed a significant oil consumption occurring between oil changes. I proceeded to file a complaint with the dealer at the next check up appointment but was told there were no issues. I continued to notice the excessive consumption of oil and once more asked the dealer to take a look at it. The second time around the dealer said that there was oil consumption occurring with the car at a rate of over 1/2qt. Per 1,000mi. However, inifiniti refuses to recognize this as excessive, and claims the amount of oil consumed is within normal standards. They claim that a rate of 1qt per 1000 mi. Is still acceptable. This would mean that if I follow the service manual's 3,750mi oil changes I would be left with under 1.75qts of oil in the engine and in very high provability of explosion. These standards in my opinion seem backward, maybe 40 years ago those standards were correct. I've owned mustangs that have consumed less oil than a brand new luxury vehicle. Up to this point there has been nothing done with regard to this issue, since infiniti will not recognize their manufacturing defect. There are plenty of other 2004 g35 that do not face this issue. I've continued to invest a considerable amount of money on making early oil changes, which infiniti will not cover, in fear that if I don't keep the engine in check I may be in danger of an engine explosion or similar.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Engine · 36,000 miles · GA

2004 infinity g35 coupe is burning excessive engine oil, I have to add a quart of oil every 1500--2000 miles.

Filed Jul 27, 2007 · Engine · NJ

2004 vq35de engine of a g35 couple burns oil rapidly leading to engine failure. Many complaints from other owners have been recorded. Will have to get a new engine soon.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · 10,000 miles · CA

I own a 2004 infiniti g35, and repeated have had problems with the air entering the passenger cabin through the air ducts. Intermittently the air smells "smokey" and at times the air is warm regardless of the temperature setting (when it is blowing air, with the air conditioning off). Took it into the dealer a couple of times and they couldn't find the problem. During the same period, the car burned oil (with less than 20,000 miles). Since then the dealer suggested switching to synthetic oil and the car no longer burns oil, and I very rarely notice smokey air in the cabin.