2006 Infiniti G35: excessive oil consumption

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Engine, Seats · 119,000 miles · MA

My car is burned to much oil I have oil consumption

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine · 86,000 miles · NJ

My 2006 infinity g35 manual transmission has 86,000 miles and has excessive oil consumption. I put 3 quarts of oil in after just 700 miles of driving. I took it to the dealership for an oil consumption test. They confirmed that there are no leaks. They performed an oil change and placed dye in the oil. I'm to take it back after 500 driving miles. There are multiple complaints on the internet regarding this exact issue; however, to date, nissan has not issued a recall. This is completely unacceptable. I have taken excellent care of my car and now this - no support from nissan. Please the federal safety agency help!

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

Excessive engine oil consumption. The vehicle has 148k miles. This problem has resurface many times in the past and I get a warning that the vehicle need to be service. Each time the dealer informed me that the oil level was low and after they add oil and reset the warning it is fine until the oil again goes below the safe level. The car has been maintained by the same dealership since it was purchased. On the last previous services due to this issue I been told that the engine needs to be replace. Navigating the internet I have found various similar complains from customer were the dealer has replaced the engine. Since this is appears to be a manufacturer defect, I believe it should be corrected by the infiniti company even that the warranty is expired due that I have addressed this to them on various previous visits ( I don't have the exact time this first happened, the date below is a estimated guess) to their service department.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Fuel system · CO

Car ran out of gas twice. Was informed the first time that gas sensor was defected so it was replaced. The second time, last week, it ran out of gas and was told tha the unified meter assembly needs to be replaced for $940. This make and model car seems to have defects in oil consumption as well as defective fuel gauges. According to this site, the fuel gauge problem was addressed by nissan, however, not all vehicles were repaired.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · TX

My engine consumes oil, 2 quarts/1000 miles . I am the 3rd owner and I have just recently been informed of an oil consumption recall back in 2008.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

I have always had my mechanic do servicing on my infiniti until he closed the business. Since then, I have been doing my own oil changes at home. Doing so, I have noticed that the amount of used engine oil is roughly 2.5 quarts. In the owners manual, when changing the engine oil with oil filter, the vehicle intakes 5 quarts of oil. It seems like the engine is burning oil because I don't see any oil leak marks on my driveway.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2006 manual transmission g35 that is consuming up to 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. I did not realize this was happening until my engine made a loud repetitive ticking noise and when I checked the oil there was less than a quart in it. I've since continued topping off my oil weekly and contacted the dealerships. Since I am out of warranty the only thing I can do is replace the block myself. I am very disappointed how they are handling this situation with not only me but many other infiniti owners. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Engine · 55,000 miles · GA

I own a 2006 infiniti g35 coupe that has less than 60k miles and burns two quarts of oil every 1000 miles. I originally became aware of the problem back in 2008. I took my vehicle to the dealership to begin excessive engine oil consumption testing. At that time I only drove about 200 miles a month and the dealer said I needed to be driving 2500 miles to perform the test. I explained that there wasn't a way to put the mileage on my car without unnecessarily driving around town. My car requires premium gas and it's absolutely ridiculous for someone to think I would spend thousands in gas to show my car has a oil burning issue. Last month after less than a thousand miles since my last oil change, my service engine light came on. I took to the dealer immediately and they said my car definitely has a oil consumption problem. They also said they would not fix it because my warranty is expired by time not mileage. The manufacturer as well as the dealer are fully aware that there is tsb issued on my vehicle. I have opened a case with infiniti consumer affairs as well as the bbb. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 6, 2012 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NJ

Oil consumption problem. I lose at least 1 qt every 1,000 miles. Dealer did an oil consumption test and claims it only lost 2 qts in 3,500 miles. They zip tied everything so I could not check it myself. When I check the oil myself it always loses at least 1 qt for every 1,000 miles driven. The dealer lied but still forwarded my claim to infiniti corporate. I never heard from them so I called them myself and they said they would not do anything about it. My car is a manual and I read online that this is a very common problem. Why is this not force recalled by the government? Engine could seize on a highway and cause a collision.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

Unusual high oil consumption noticed around 25,000 miles. I am 61 years old and do not drive much or abuse the engine, I just wanted a reliable car with manual transmission. #1 dealer (very hostile) tested oil after 1000 miles showing only 4mm missing, however the same morning I have documented pictures showing 9 to 10mm of oil missing on the dip stick. Conclusion: dealer added oil prior of calling me in to see their oil check! Asked infiniti consumer affairs to redo test at second dealer. #2 dealer was much nicer to my complaint, but when I received the car after the free oil fill, the dip stick was sealed with a plastic tie! Their answer was: "you are not supposed to check the oil level until you come back after 2000 miles" !!!. After 2000 miles of driving they opened the seal on the dip stick which showed about 12mm of oil loss. (have picture). Now I concluded that the dipstick was sealed so I cannot see that they (dealer #2) overfilled oil by about 1/2 quart, why I am saying this ? Because in all my private measurements show about 10mm per 1000 miles and 20 mm at 2000 miles, which is in the bad range as shown in their own tsb. Currently the odometer is 32,275 miles, which is extremely low mileage for such an oil loss. They have revised the tsb 4 times to date.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Engine · 30,000 miles · FL

My 2006 infiniti g35 consumes oil that nissan is aware about. The car doesn't burn oil or leak oil, but consumes around 1 quart of oil every 1800 miles. The manufacture recommends an oil change every 3,750 miles. I change my oil at 3000 miles and everytime I change my oil my car is always 3 quarts low. My car starts to make noises at start up and my low oil light comes on

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Engine · 27,800 miles · GA

It has been brought to my attention by an infiniti dealer that my 2006 infiniti g35 coupe has fallen into a "not good" category for excessive oil consumption.