Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2005 Infiniti G35

18 problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2005 Infiniti G35. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2017

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?.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2017

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.

3 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

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.

4 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2015

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.

5 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2013

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).

6 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2013

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.

7 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2012

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.

8 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2012

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.

9 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2011

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.

10 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2011

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.

11 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2011

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.

12 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2011

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.

13 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2009

I did a oil change on my car this day. I also did the one prior to it. I put 5 quarts in, but only drained about 2-2 1/2 qts. The dealership said that it is a known issue and that they need to do my next oil change and start the oil consumption tests. They said that if it is a problem, they will take the appropriate steps and possibly have the engine replaced.

14 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2008

The original engine in my 2005 Infiniti G35 6-speed coupe was replaced due to a high engine oil consumption problem. Infiniti had a service bulletin for this problem and replaced the engine. However the new engine still consumes the same amount of oil and has the same exact problem. The tampa Infiniti dealership is now saying that "it is normal" although the new engine burns a lot of oil like the original engine.

15 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2007

I have a 2005 G35 coupe w/ heavy oil consumption problems. My car is consuming roughly 3 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles and Infiniti has done an oil consumption test and had one of their techs look at my car and they determined that I needed a new engine but they will not warranty a new one for me. The corporate hq told me they took pictures and a sample,that they have yet to show me and are going to void my warranty. I have since taken it to another shop and they don't agree with Infiniti findings and corporate has still not sent me anything in writing or any pictures of their findings. All I got was a phone call saying they were going to void my warranty and I spoke with the service tech and he does not agree with the findings either and said that my modification to my car does not cause that much oil consumption and I am being shunned away by the dealership. I am also apart of a G35 forum and there are many threads/posts of people with the same oil consumption problem and they are getting the same treatment and I believe that this should be a recall on these engines and I need, along with other need to receive a new engine. Infiniti/Nissan knows about this issue but they will not come clean with their findings and are blaming the customer and I honestly do not think it is fair.

16 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2007

My 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe has been experiencing high amounts of engine oil consumption. Finally, I asked the dealer to perform an engine oil consumption test. Through the course of 3 dealership documented engine oil consumption tests, my car has consumed 4 quarts of engine oil in some 2,739 miles. The Infiniti dealer has advised me that this rate of engine oil consumption is acceptable by Infiniti standards. That I now come to learn that 2005 and 2006 Infiniti G35's and Nissan 350z's equipped with a 6 speed manual transmissions have been plagued with this high rate of engine oil consumption for some time. Should this issue not be a recall item for the consumer?.

17 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2005

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.

18 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2005

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.



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