2005 Infiniti G35: excessive oil consumption

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Engine · FL

I bought a 2005 infiniti g35 last year and did not know about the oil consumption defect that the g35 has. I recently developed a knocking sound in the engine and when I checked the oil I noticed the engine was low on oil. I filled the car up with the 2 quarts of oil that was missing. I checked the engine, engine bay and also under the car to see if there was an oil leak present but there wasn't any. A friend of mine told me about the oil consumption that the car is known to have and to my surprise my car was consuming a quart of oil ever 500 miles

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Engine · CA

I own a 2005 g35 coupe and started noticing that the motor is burning a lot of oil. I researched online and found out that my year of car has problems with oil consumption. So I called my local infinity and they said that they can perform the test but if I want to fix it, ill have to pay out of my pocket. Is that right? Are they suppose to fix it? Is it repaired under warranty or recall?

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 3,000 miles · CA

Infiniti g35 sedan 6 speed manual transmission - up rev - vq35de oil consumption is beyond safe and operational under normal driving conditions. Initially car engine seized after 3000 miles of driving. Dealership said it was the oil consumption, and the customer needed to add oil. (this incident was not reported by infiniti of marin). According to inifinit tsb - itb08-002d - this is an apparent problem, and there is a test and solution for this faulty engine. Inifiniti consumer affairs says I am out of warranty period, and this will have to be an out of pocket expense. They also mentioned it is the responsibility of the dealership to notify the customers, and it is out of their control.

Filed Jul 30, 2016 · Engine · AL

Oil consumption. It uses too much oil. The same motor in nissan 350 z was an issue which resulted in nissan replacing the engine it's called a vq engine.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Engine · 50,000 miles · KS

My infinity g35 2005 m/t has a manufacturers defect of oil consumption and is very common to the engine for this model the vq35 it only has 63,000 miles on it and it consumes 1.5 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. The car starts knocking with no oil in it by 2,000 after an oil change. I change the oil and only 1 quart comes out when it's supposed to have 5quarts! This is also causing my check engine light to turn on with codes that the oxygen sensors and three way catalyst are bad. It squeals when turning it on and knocks while driving.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Since october 2012 (approximate), I have noticed increased oil consumption in the 2005 g35. Currently, the car is consuming approximately 1/2 quart every 1000 miles. There are no oil leaks or visible smoke from the exhaust. The condition continues to deteriorate. Also passenger side curtain air bag light is illuminated. I had it tested to identify which air bag was defective.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Engine · 104,255 miles · CA

My car goes thru almost 2 quarts per 1000 miles. This car model year have a tbs report from infiniti for oil consumption oc problem a lot of owners have the same problem infiniti refuse to replace the engine out of warranty they know is a problem with the piston rings on the rev up 05 07 engines , they need to do a recall . Was told we can make a complaint to nissan/infiniti for vq35de rev-up engines consuming a lot of oil at 1k miles.unsafe to drive car normally in fear of motor malfunction major damage and loss of value.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Engine · 73,000 miles · CA

Take the car for a oil change after 8 months but only 1800 miles and oil was at low mark , this car model year have a tbs report from infiniti for oil consumption oc problem a lot of owners have the same problem infiniti refuse to replace the engine out of warranty they know is a problem with the piston rings on the rev up 05 07 engines , they need to do a recall . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 7, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 78,000 miles · NJ

My first issue:engine oil consumption I am an owner of a 2005 infiniti g35 5at. I bought it certified pre-owned at 62,000 miles 2 years ago. From last year (when the vehicle was at 78000) miles I started to have severe oil consumption problems. One day I took it to get an oil change and the mechanic noticed I only had one quart of oil left. By the next 1000 miles (after the oil change) the oil light kept coming on every time I braked. I pulled over and checked my oil and it was extremely low to the point I was scared of driving it further so I got it towed to the infiniti dealer. At that time I was out of warranty and they weren't able to help me. I started looking online to see if other g35 owners were experiencing the same issue and I was shocked to see how many were. Right now I carry oil with me in the trunk knowing that it is going to be burning. I hope there will be something done about this as it seems a lot of people have been affected by this issue. My second issue: suspension and tire wear. Ever since I purchased my car I have gone trough too many tires (last year alone I went through 3 sets). I am not a crazy driver and always careful on the way I drive especially after purchasing so many tires. I have bought aftermarket suspension parts (to adjust camber and toe as it is not adjustable from the factory) to try to alleviate the tire wear but it has not done anything. I am on my 5th set as of a month ago and I got a custom alignment done to maximize tire life but they have already detected uneven tire wear.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Engine · 51,000 miles · PR

I own a 2005 infiniti g35 manual trans. It suffers from the common oil consumption issue. It was taken to the only local dealership in puerto rico and was denied warranty replacement because there are aftermarket parts on the engine. I believe this is illegal since they can't prove those modifications caused the condition since it's well knows these cars suffer from this. I have contacted them several times but they insist on their decision. They informed me several times they had submitted the claim to nissan USA but never answered any of my email and never answered my request for that documentation. I contacted nissan USA and they said my dealership had never contacted them and that I should deal with my local dealership since I'm in puerto rico. Please help.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Engine · 95,500 miles · CA

I was told we can make a shout out for a complaint to nissan/infiniti for vq35de rev-up engines consuming a lot of oil at 1k miles. I own a 2005 g35 coupe 6 speed manual I have had 1 engine replacement for oil consumption problems and this being my new engine at 60k I am beginning to have the same issue again. I have to add 2.5 quarts of oil at 1k miles, and could damage my engine permanently infiniti has denied me extended warranty cause of this issue.. Weak piston rings and or pistons are the culprit for our thousands of g35 6 speed manual rev-up motors drivers.. To need upto 3 engine replacements or denied extended warranties from nissan/infiniti I wish they would have a re-cal for these vq35de engines for these issues years 2005-2007.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

1. Recently got an oil change and there was 1 qt of motor oil left, I got the next oil change after that and there was again just about 1qt of motor oil 2. Engine oil consumption; engine burning 1qt of motor oil +- every 1,000 miles.