In case it wasn’t obvious, I followed the manual to the letter in the first oil check. Ran to temp, waited 15 mins, pulled, wiped, redipped, and you all saw the result. I have confirmed that the VQ35DE does use the dipstick tube cast into the block as an oil drain, which is why the stick comes out coated unless the car is cold. Some cars call for cold oil checks, some call for warm. This one is unreadable if you follow the manual.
So what you're saying is the manual was written by the engineer that wants you to blow the car up so the mechanics have a reason to work on it sounds legitimate
@@monsterzard1 Advice bro get a few shots of some jameson, start running a hot bath, then once your half ass drunk begin to cut vertically along your arm on a vein or artery. The whole length works the best. Now you want to chug down the rest of the fifth of jameson before you repeat the process on the other arm. At this point itll be messy and you might feel like your gonna throw up from downing a fifth of whiskey and maybe feeling cold or chilly but keep trucking make it to the bath amd get in the hot overflowing tub and just sit there for awhile before you know it youll be goin down the drain where you belong.
This generation Z was designed secretly with just a couple of men at Nissan (including Mr Mizuno who designed the r35) because executives didnt like sports cars at that time. They literary worked after everyone went home to build the prototype z. That is why some parts of the car is not designed well.
They’re infamous for burning oil, I’ve known quite a few people that lost a VQ from oil starvation. We’re they neglectful, probably but it doesn’t help that it’s impossible to read the oil level until the car is 100% cold
That's how Ford decided my transmission fluid level should be checked. Morons didn't think a cold read level was worth bothering to make, so to know if the transmission is safe to run I am supposed to run the damn thing and CHECK IT WHILE IT'S RUNNING!!!
@@rockspoon6528 that is literally how you are supposed to check transmission fluid on all cars...while it's running or been running at LEAST a minute. Cold readings are horribly inaccurate on transmissions.
@@JTheraos There are "literally" lots of transmissions with cold readings, and the accuracy is not particularly relevant when it's just a ballpark so you can safely warm it up.
@@rockspoon6528that’s not Ford that’s just standard procedure to check trans fluid level on any car. It sucks but due to the design of the system and the fact that oils flow different at different temps you can’t get an accurate reading when it’s cold
when i was a tech at nissan, i learned that if you pull the dipstick out and see oil splashed all over the marked side, you can turn it over to the unmarked side and the reading will be accurate. the messy oil reading is common on pretty much all newer nissans
I’m thinking it’s when people upgrade all these parts with big turbos, intakes, internals that require higher octane fuel and they cheap out on the vital stuff.
You can also take the dipstick, spray cold water on it, wipe it off stick it back in the car, pull it out and what do you know you can read it :) youre welcome
@@ChrysGaines you also don’t know how to check the oil. SMH my guy, you don’t need to wiggle it and pulling out the dipstick the first time after a drive with ANY VEHICLE will have the oil go up the dipstick. Any mechanic knows that the oil expands in the tube. You wipe the dipstick off, put it back in and pull it out of an accurate reading
@@novasketch8658 i’m just going off years of VQ experience from people who have owned and maintained these cars. this method works. a regular oil check does not in most cases. a simple google search is all it takes to see tons of people having the same problem and solution on VQ’s.
@@philiprennert7730 if u havent worked on a 350z or some other modern nissan model, u would understand what he meant in the video with the wiggling of the dipstick. Those engineers behind the engine didnt rly do a good job.
@@jgetscensored7837 oh sry man i forgot to check for comments. What i wanted to add was: A lot of engines of european spec Nissan models like the Qashqais (rogue sport) for example have that problem. Im working in Germany and often those renault-engineered engines require to insert/remove the dipstick in a certain way in order to get a good reading of the real oil level. Hope i could solve the confusion
After 5 years of ownership, I just make sure to do oil changes religiously at 3,500 miles. I rarely beat my G but if I do then I’ll change sooner. I remember going to 5,000 miles and when I pulled my drain bolt only 1.5 quarts came out, so 2 quarts with the filter. Don’t sleep on your oil VQ owners
That's absolutely not designed to do that. I'd expect a rotary to burn 4qts during 5k miles but NOT a normal engine. The only z car I'd buy is the HR engine. I'd buy a Miata over a vq 350z
@@ytsucksmnkyballzregular vq is not a bad motor. Just requires a little more attention. I have my sedan that I drift mainly and occasionally take it for a drive. It has survived 3 full day drift events without any problems. And it has 234k. I'd say if the previous owner was shitty with it. Then its more Lilly that it'll blow sooner. But it it was well taken care of like mine was. It'll last a looooong ass time.
@@justinmckee2256 I mean you should be putting oil to the manufacture’s specifications and not really need the dipstick unless you’re burning oil. If that’s the case then check it however you want but be consistent and fill to the height you get when you first put in the manufacturer’s specified amount. I mean my car takes 4.5 quarts. I put in exactly 4.5 quarts. Start the car let it run for 5 minutes or so to fill up oil filter and do it’s thing. Then I shut it off and give it 15-30 minutes. Oils definitely not hot. Cars definitely not warmed up. And when I check it it’s smack dab in the center of the go zone. But I will keep what you said in mind because I’ve probably put too much oil in past cars since it expands. The car burned oil so I filled it up to the top line cold. So that probably wasn’t the best for it.
@@justinmckee2256 sure it expands but that doesnt change shit lmao i fill my shit to full every time and ive never had issues because thats how engines are designed if youre over filling the oil thats on you but even the new cars ive worked on putting the oil at full or just under has done nothing like you act like the oil only sits in the oil pan and doesnt move around into compartments to store oil thats circulating its not like a gas tank where you cant fill it up all the way because it needs to be able to relieve pressure
I work at a lube shop and I hate reading the dipstick on these. Typically you've got to let it sit a few minutes after starting the vehicle with new oil and dip the stick in and back out quick. There'll be a dry spot on the dipstick (usually not even as wide as the whole dipstick) that indicates where the level is at but you've gotta do it quick or the surrounding oil on the stick will fill in the blank spot. Also a quick tip - if you cool off the dipstick before putting it in for the reading (by dipping it in fluids that are cooler than the oil or spraying it and drying it off) you'll get a much cleaner reading. Super useful on Mazda and Ford dipsticks
Theres a good fix for reading your dipstick on the VQ. Hit it with some sand paper and youll get a more accurate reading even with the engine hot. Had mine for 5 years and works for me. Good luck all!
Bro, all kinds of motors do that, it's common to have no place to put the dipstick besides below a drain hole, there's a lot of them. Coming from a lifelong mechanic that has worked at a fair share of oil change shops as well
Dude I wouldn’t maximas haul ass in plain clothes. Just takes a weekend with upgrade from Enterprise to learn that hah. They handle worse than anything else I’ve driven that size/shape though holy cow (tipping)
Wife has one. I do all the work on it. It's a lot easier to read the dipstick than you think. As long as you have decent light, you can see the break where the oil stops
Yea this a "problem" with a few nissan V6's. I see them in an alarmingly high rate ran extremely low on oil... I usually inform customers of the proper way to check the oil but honestly I don't think it does them any good because they don't listen lol. Also you get those who think their oil is over filled because they simply don't know how to check it properly. Also it might be worth mentioning that you don't want to add oil with the dipstick out on most of those Nissan V6s (the ones with the Kinked over dipsticks...) if you added too fast it will back out of the dipstick tube.
It’s just the sheeps who pay thousands at a shop for really nothing. I’m a big dawg. I do everything myself. Engine swaps. Brakes. Suspension. You name it. I’m that guy. Everybody else are p***y boys. A real man changed his own oil.
@@Truth-Seeker-333 actually all internal combustion engines burn oil. Each time a cylinder moves down there is oil on the cylinder wall that is burned away... and small amounts over time add up.
@@codemiesterbeats mhm diesel engines don't burn ther engine oil (beside catastrophic failures like runaway diesel) because the fuel is the lubricant for the cylinder walls (same oil will mix and stay behind but that is almost nothing
@@Truth-Seeker-333 all engines burn oil, its just the case of it doing a shot glass every 5k or a quart. Blow by is 4 stroke curse and its either the oil on the cylinder walls or being pushed out of the valve case to the intake vacuum lines.
I just bought my 350Z last week and I am taking notes watching this. The dip stick looks extremely weird but like you said it's better to check the oil level when it's cold.
as long as you put 4.7l into it after an oil and filter change you can't go wrong. after a few days the oil will be sufficiently coloured to see it on the stick.
I had this happen to me in 2012. Was the proud owner of an ‘06 Z. Flogged the car too hard without double checking the oil, and within a month I needed a new engine. I was very fortunate that it was covered under the warranty, and I only paid $100 for the service, if memory serves correctly.
Is the 3.0 more reliable? I was looking on Edmunds as I have an I30, and was looking at owner reviews of I35’s, and seeing people had some engine issues with that generation, people saying to only get the I30’s from 1996-1998
@@scottoleson1997 Nissan have always burned oil. Vq’s love to chug it tho. Not all are bad tho. I’ve had a 05 g35 and it burned more oil than my 03 g35.
That's why the portion of the dipstick you read is offset - one face of it will not touch the sides when being removed. His error was worrying about splatter and oil above the read portion.
Being a long time G owner since 2004, I agree that oil is an issue if you aren’t used to cars that burn oil. I’ve been adding oil since I’ve owned my G35. I’ve run in consistently to 155mph on German autobahns for 5 years straight. Then pushed the car in Turkey and the UK until eventually moving back to the US in 2018. I’m just over 250K miles now and mine has always used oil. The key is to check the oil when cold. The cold reading should only be at 70 to 80% max. This is basically a full reading as when the car is warm the oil will expand and the gauge will change but also become almost impossible to read anyway. Again, shoot for 70-80% full when cold and everything will be good. This method has worked for me for over 19 years of ownership.
That's the way to go. My subaru burns oil like crazy. But, that's not even an issue when you're constantly topping it off every other day or so anyway.
my 06 dose the same thing but you should still check the oil after the engine has been running for an accurate reading. The trick with this car is you have to be really fast with the dipstick. basically get it in all the way as fast as you can and pull it out as fast as you can. There will still be oil all over the dipstick but you can see a distinct line where the oil level is at. Hope this helps someone!
I was about to suggest quickness myself. Saw a lot of messy ones during my many years in the oil change business. Quick stab if you can manage it is best for all.
Spray a little bit of brake cleaner on the stick and wipe it off before you put the dipstick in and you can actually get the right oil level. It's not perfect but it'll give you a line where you can see where that level actually is.
@@carlt6932 yes that's is true but for some reason cooling down the dipstick with brake cleaner helps avoid the draining oil from sticking to stick. Now like I said it's not perfect but normally the backside of the stick will show the right level just sucks it's on the side without level markings.
If you start the car in the morning you arent getting a accurate reading of oil amount with oil dispersed over valves and such. Thats why they want you to run most engines before you check the oil just gotta make sure you are tippy top full this method
Now In English? First of all you do not start your engine if you want to know how much oil is In there, second even if you run your engine before checking the oil level you can still turn it off, wait 30 seconds double check the oil level and add if necessary. Accurate read or not there is alway Google to check how much oil can go in the car and if it's on the rugged mark it's between 200ml to 500ml and there is no problem of over filling it just don't put 5 gallons in it
@@vmdenis3350 ballsweat said most vehicles lol not all. Read between the lines. You also is right on some of the things u said too. But in this Nissan case this dude is soo wrong 😑 I got a 350z too and I never had issues reading my oil right after an oil change and so on.
My coupe got changed regularly at 3k, chucked a rod at 128k. My sedan got changed around 10k, had 290k on it when I sold it, car is still out there daily.
@@redline350zHR I used to own a car that needed the cooling water to be topped every month or so. It over heated a couple of times and everytime I had to keep checking for blown head gasket signs for a while. It was a paranoia driving this thing. I would not pay money for a car that is known to burn oil. This is an unnecessary headache.
I’ve always checked my oil on my g37 cold for 5 years now, beat on it everytime I drive. Only thing over broken is two weak ass 7 speed trans. NEVER check when there’s are hot
The original engine in the 350z, the VQ35DE, was placed in the Nissan Altima, maxima, quest, and others. It was just a general purpose V6, not anything athletic about it. Just a literal minivan engine
I have a G35 coupe and this is 100% correct. You can only get an accurate reading when the car has been sitting for a few hours and all the oil has drained down to the pan. Trying to check it at any other time results in the entire dip stick getting coated in oil.
You are correct about the flow back hole. In fact some nissans have a warning label saying to ensure the dip stock is all the way down. Failure to do so will cause oil to come pouring out while running or filling it.
Bruh wtf did you just say? ROFL You’ll read LESS oil after it’s ran, because the oil is dispersed throughout the engine. It doesn’t fucking expand due to heat, at least not in a way that affects checking oil levels.
Any dipstick should be checked with the engine off for atleast a few minutes to allow any oil to drain/drip down back into the pan. So in the morning is best indeed. And you should ALWAYS take the stick out, clean it, then put it in and check it. The first time you pull it out will never be very accurate on any enginr
The double check is only a precaution, if you know your car once is enough. If you a dumbfk you can check the oil level all day and won't read accurately, also wiggle the dipstick is wrong, the dip isn't made out of sponge, you put it in then taking it out, the wiggle will make your read wrong
@@vmdenis3350 well not exactly. The double check is because if you just finished a drive, and your oil has been splashing around, if you only let the vehicle sit for a few minutes, depending on how thick your oil is, it will more then likely show too high. That's why clearing the dipstick and then putting it back in ensures you have no "splash". Diesels with very thick oil can take quite a while to settle. But yes the "wiggle" is complete bullshit lol
I truly don't understand why so many seem to have a problem with getting a good reading. I work at a shop so fluids are checked frequently. My 04 G35 has a dc sports cold air and it was difficult finding the dipstick hole and was overall annoying af! Got tired of it, and slightly bent the upper portion of the dipstick to where it basically slides in and out underneath the CAI. How I get accurate readings is letting the car warm up for a few minutes, turn off, let it sit for another 5 min or so then insert dipstick, remove, wipe and repeat a few times... its not difficult at all imo😂
😂 your supposed to run it to temp. Then turn the car off and check the oil.... You take the dipstick out wipe it and then stick it back in all the way and pull it out to read the level....your most likely closer to 1 quart low when you check it cold and are full because all the oil drained out of the motor and into the pan.
You’re right. I have an 04z and it’s not hard to read the dipstick when warm. You just have to reinsert it. You can avoid overfilling checking it warm after an oil change.
This is 100% facts. We have a bucket in the front shop for checking these, g35s, Muranos, any v6 with that shit stick. Don’t ask me how it fucking works it just does.
bruh. pull it out, wipe it off, stick it back in, pull it back out. Like how tf do you not know that? that's literally how you check the oil on every car, it has nothing to do with the engine or the dipstick or anything😂😂😂
Open up your EARS. He said if you follow the owners manual and run the car first the oil drains back down the dipstick tube making am accurate reading impossible.
Just a tip I learned through the years is any Nissan with that dipstick, if it’s hot when checking the oil pull the stick and cool it down with a splash of water, wipe it dry and recheck the level, it’s usually spot on.
I learned my lesson a while back, copped a 6speed g35 sedan rev up and had so much fun with it but blew the motor taking off at the red light the 2nd week with it, checked my oil and I had literally nothing in it 😭 bought an new revup motor threw it in and found out the best way to check your oil level was to check it in the morning before I took it out for a drive, learned my lesson the hard way but since the oil has been topped off since the thing still runs like a dream for a 17 year old car
So, I've got a vq40 in my Frontier. How much of the 350z engine issues transfer over? Ik the 370z has a much updated version of that engine but from my understanding, my 4.0 is just a 3.5 with a stroker kit, different cams, and a different tune
Quite a bit more reliable, they're just less efficient as far as power to weight. Vq35s are not only notorious with the disptick, but they tend to burn oil as well. The 40s can burn oil but when well maintained, rarely do so. This is still an oversimplification though. Check Nissan/nismo forums, there's a large community out there.
@@jaykhan3191 been through em, looking for perspective. The best I can find is something about exhaust gasses being sent back through and shitty cats breaking down and adding dust to the intake, resulting in bad rings
@@arealboiii4830 don't have the experience to even begin to give you a solution there, I'm sure someone here will though. There are guys who have plenty of experience tearing em apart and improving em
Always check oil before starting. Because the dip stick reads whats in the oil pan. If you start the car oil will go through the engine and not give you an accurate reading.
Nice dude. Wish there were more videos out there like this. Instead of so many new car review videos someone should make videos on the common problems with everyday vehicles.
Honda says to check the oil hot. Suggests giving it a little rev to about 2-3k and check immediately after. If you check a Hondas oil that’s been filled correctly cold, it’ll look super over filled.
What? No they don't. You're supposed to let the engine ruin for a few seconds, shit the vehicle off, wait 2-3 minutes, then check to make sure the oil level falls within operating range (above the bottom mark, but below the top mark on the dip stick).
That’s exactly what manufacturers want people to do, waiting for that light to come on… brings customers back for a new car sooner than the one to check it like they’re supposed to…
what i do as a Tech whenever i work on one of these is use brake-clean… spray the dip stick it, wipe it dry, then quickly stick it in and pull it out . you get an accurate reading. ive been doing this for years on all cars the have pain in the ass dipsticks
I try to do at least two checks a day for my sc300: One before the first start of the day and another check at the end of my drive. I always check when im getting gas, too - check all fuids. That's what gas station clerks used to do.
"how am I supposed to get an accurate reading if there's oil all over the dipstick? I just wait till the morning" I want to hate on this guy but this is just par for the course in the shitty world of morons. tip: it's always been common knowledge that you wipe the dipstick after removing it and reinsert it one more time to get a proper reading
@CrazzyMonky you can stop projecting your ignorance. I have had the same issue with a maxima. This is a well know defect, well to those that actually know something about the specific engine in this vid.
In case it wasn’t obvious, I followed the manual to the letter in the first oil check. Ran to temp, waited 15 mins, pulled, wiped, redipped, and you all saw the result. I have confirmed that the VQ35DE does use the dipstick tube cast into the block as an oil drain, which is why the stick comes out coated unless the car is cold. Some cars call for cold oil checks, some call for warm. This one is unreadable if you follow the manual.
So what you're saying is the manual was written by the engineer that wants you to blow the car up so the mechanics have a reason to work on it sounds legitimate
@@waynelarson1576 nah it’s probably the same manual meant in the transverse configuration so it won’t apply with the engine in the longitudinal way
@@AB-rr4xh it did the same exact thing in my Altima with the vq35 so no.
@@dylanbenker2043 your altima is FWD 💀
@@dylanbenker2043 AKA transverse layout
I lost it at the fucking BMW steering wheel
I was completely stumped when I saw it
Forza moment☠️
Wtf
It’s just the emblem not the whole steering wheel
In a toyota,ok but a Nissan?Why?
Crazy how they didn’t just fix it when they re-released it twice over.
Or just redesign the car for the other 2 times
They didn't make a mistake. People just don't know how to check oil, like this guy.
@@monsterzard1 Advice bro get a few shots of some jameson, start running a hot bath, then once your half ass drunk begin to cut vertically along your arm on a vein or artery. The whole length works the best. Now you want to chug down the rest of the fifth of jameson before you repeat the process on the other arm. At this point itll be messy and you might feel like your gonna throw up from downing a fifth of whiskey and maybe feeling cold or chilly but keep trucking make it to the bath amd get in the hot overflowing tub and just sit there for awhile before you know it youll be goin down the drain where you belong.
Redesign the engine not the car. Lol.
Blame the user - not the product.
This generation Z was designed secretly with just a couple of men at Nissan (including Mr Mizuno who designed the r35) because executives didnt like sports cars at that time. They literary worked after everyone went home to build the prototype z. That is why some parts of the car is not designed well.
The real reason is simply neglect and abuse.
💯💯💯
Real reason is becauee theyre designed bad
Yes
Yea and also he’s a putz for not being able to see the oil break line on his dipstick idc how much blows up the tube
I abuse THE FUCK out of my shit bot
but I care for it as my child 🙂
I still abuse it tho
I'm still thinking it's people Rev bombing tf out of them 🤣
It's because they're poorly designed
People also lean the hell out of them and crack the pistons trying to make extra power
Ive got an old school pathfinder with the 3.3l i still rev that thing to 6k rev limit all day, doesn't seem to care
They’re infamous for burning oil, I’ve known quite a few people that lost a VQ from oil starvation. We’re they neglectful, probably but it doesn’t help that it’s impossible to read the oil level until the car is 100% cold
I literally forgot wha the entire video was about when I saw the bmw wheel
Somebody gonna beat his ass for it soon don’t worry
The man is smart. Its probably much nicer than a stock 350 wheel and obviously drives up video engagement with comments like this.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw that Bmw wheel
@@badgermetal It's a stock 350Z wheel with a BMW logo lmao
They're not stock rims...
Is no one gonna talk about the Bmw steering wheel? On the 350Z
Right wtf is that
Looks like absolutely shit
I completely rebadged my first gen scion XB as a Ford FlexB. People thought it was legit. I always just played along. 😂
Literally everyone talks about it on every video
Every single video 90% of the comments are talking about it ffs supra boy
I pop my hood and check mine every morning. NEVER TRUST A VQ DIP STICK😂
hey, who you callin 'dip stick', Dipstick!? 😁😄
i have a VQ40, the only VQ designed for a rear drive application 😂
"I might be low on oil - better run it for 15 minutes before checking."
That's how Ford decided my transmission fluid level should be checked. Morons didn't think a cold read level was worth bothering to make, so to know if the transmission is safe to run I am supposed to run the damn thing and CHECK IT WHILE IT'S RUNNING!!!
@@rockspoon6528 That's beyond ridiculous.
@@rockspoon6528 that is literally how you are supposed to check transmission fluid on all cars...while it's running or been running at LEAST a minute. Cold readings are horribly inaccurate on transmissions.
@@JTheraos There are "literally" lots of transmissions with cold readings, and the accuracy is not particularly relevant when it's just a ballpark so you can safely warm it up.
@@rockspoon6528that’s not Ford that’s just standard procedure to check trans fluid level on any car. It sucks but due to the design of the system and the fact that oils flow different at different temps you can’t get an accurate reading when it’s cold
BMW steering wtf 😂
i was going to say the same thing lmao
He’s in a bmw then check oil in Nissan? Huh?
@@VikingsFan-sy2vc its a nissan with a bmw badge on a nissan steering wheel done to troll haters
wtfff frr that's what i said 🤣
Right lol
I was taught to check the oil when the engine's cold anyway, when the oil is settled in the pan.
I thought that's always what your supposed to do
It is. You only check it warm after an oil change for obvious reasons
Shops aren’t gonna wait for the oil to cool down before an oil change, they do it hot
It is you run the engine for 30 seconds then shut it off let it sit for like 30 second to a min
@@leocorral yes and they over filled the fuck outta my oil almost bent a rod...
When reading your oil level, ALWAYS wipe the dipstick clean, reinsert, remove & read.
fr, even when I was new to cars I would always check it 2-3 times while wiping it off with paper
when i was a tech at nissan, i learned that if you pull the dipstick out and see oil splashed all over the marked side, you can turn it over to the unmarked side and the reading will be accurate. the messy oil reading is common on pretty much all newer nissans
"Do you know why so many people blow the engines in these cars"? Cuts to exactly what I'm picturing in my head 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They never do fluid and solenoid changes
its practically a drift car stock bro its ok to redline it
*bam*
Haha this is much more likely the reason, and also going over their oil change being due.
I’m thinking it’s when people upgrade all these parts with big turbos, intakes, internals that require higher octane fuel and they cheap out on the vital stuff.
I had so many issues with these on these Nissans. Cold check is definitely the way to go.
You can also take the dipstick, spray cold water on it, wipe it off stick it back in the car, pull it out and what do you know you can read it :) youre welcome
He's actually correct. Dipstick gives the wrong reading consistently.
"The cylinder head uses the dipstick tube as an oil drain." 🤦🏻♂️🤣☠
XD
that’s what i’ve been told. haven’t verified it but it makes sense. the tube is cast onto the side of the block.
@@ChrysGaines you also don’t know how to check the oil. SMH my guy, you don’t need to wiggle it and pulling out the dipstick the first time after a drive with ANY VEHICLE will have the oil go up the dipstick. Any mechanic knows that the oil expands in the tube. You wipe the dipstick off, put it back in and pull it out of an accurate reading
@@novasketch8658 i’m just going off years of VQ experience from people who have owned and maintained these cars. this method works. a regular oil check does not in most cases. a simple google search is all it takes to see tons of people having the same problem and solution on VQ’s.
Lmfao, fuck nissan
I always pull my stick, wipe it, redip it and then read it.
Exactly he’s just not doing it right
@@philiprennert7730 if u havent worked on a 350z or some other modern nissan model, u would understand what he meant in the video with the wiggling of the dipstick. Those engineers behind the engine didnt rly do a good job.
Usually smell the oil too and look for sparkles. But that’s just me.
Walk or ride.
@@Janni069 I’ve worked on too many to count. Never had an issue checking the oil level. Without doing that silly wiggle nonsense
@@jgetscensored7837 oh sry man i forgot to check for comments. What i wanted to add was: A lot of engines of european spec Nissan models like the Qashqais (rogue sport) for example have that problem. Im working in Germany and often those renault-engineered engines require to insert/remove the dipstick in a certain way in order to get a good reading of the real oil level. Hope i could solve the confusion
After 5 years of ownership, I just make sure to do oil changes religiously at 3,500 miles. I rarely beat my G but if I do then I’ll change sooner. I remember going to 5,000 miles and when I pulled my drain bolt only 1.5 quarts came out, so 2 quarts with the filter. Don’t sleep on your oil VQ owners
That's absolutely not designed to do that. I'd expect a rotary to burn 4qts during 5k miles but NOT a normal engine.
The only z car I'd buy is the HR engine. I'd buy a Miata over a vq 350z
@@ytsucksmnkyballzregular vq is not a bad motor. Just requires a little more attention. I have my sedan that I drift mainly and occasionally take it for a drive. It has survived 3 full day drift events without any problems. And it has 234k. I'd say if the previous owner was shitty with it. Then its more Lilly that it'll blow sooner. But it it was well taken care of like mine was. It'll last a looooong ass time.
When somebody says the engineers knew what they were doing and built it the best they could.
Some people's best just isn't all that good
That's why I hate that saying that engineers knew what they were doing when there's so much examples of that exact opposite.
So you literally check the oil like every other car out there?
Thats what im trying to figure out lmao i aint never heard of a car manufacturer telling people to run it before checking the oil
@@lildad559 you should be checking the oil hot normally because it expands. If you fill to full when cold you’ll be overfill at temperature
@@lildad559 dawg there's a manufacturer telling you to check it warm in this very video???
@@justinmckee2256 I mean you should be putting oil to the manufacture’s specifications and not really need the dipstick unless you’re burning oil. If that’s the case then check it however you want but be consistent and fill to the height you get when you first put in the manufacturer’s specified amount. I mean my car takes 4.5 quarts. I put in exactly 4.5 quarts. Start the car let it run for 5 minutes or so to fill up oil filter and do it’s thing. Then I shut it off and give it 15-30 minutes. Oils definitely not hot. Cars definitely not warmed up. And when I check it it’s smack dab in the center of the go zone. But I will keep what you said in mind because I’ve probably put too much oil in past cars since it expands. The car burned oil so I filled it up to the top line cold. So that probably wasn’t the best for it.
@@justinmckee2256 sure it expands but that doesnt change shit lmao i fill my shit to full every time and ive never had issues because thats how engines are designed if youre over filling the oil thats on you but even the new cars ive worked on putting the oil at full or just under has done nothing like you act like the oil only sits in the oil pan and doesnt move around into compartments to store oil thats circulating its not like a gas tank where you cant fill it up all the way because it needs to be able to relieve pressure
You didn't wipe it when taking it out after warming it up
Wipe it.
Trust me, it was wiped. It's a very common issue with these VQs in every car it's in. You have to wait more than 15 minutes, sometimes longer
@@Rome1017Lights you need a PCV breather or catch can then
@@jacobwebb8818 After changing oil on these cars for years, this is definitely not true, and this is definitely not the only Nissan that does it.
@@jacobwebb8818 It's good nothing to do with the PCV system, is just an inherent design flaw with the vq and a few other Nissan engines
The best reading you can get is in the morning
I work at a lube shop and I hate reading the dipstick on these. Typically you've got to let it sit a few minutes after starting the vehicle with new oil and dip the stick in and back out quick. There'll be a dry spot on the dipstick (usually not even as wide as the whole dipstick) that indicates where the level is at but you've gotta do it quick or the surrounding oil on the stick will fill in the blank spot. Also a quick tip - if you cool off the dipstick before putting it in for the reading (by dipping it in fluids that are cooler than the oil or spraying it and drying it off) you'll get a much cleaner reading. Super useful on Mazda and Ford dipsticks
Theres a good fix for reading your dipstick on the VQ. Hit it with some sand paper and youll get a more accurate reading even with the engine hot. Had mine for 5 years and works for me. Good luck all!
But rinse it off / dry 100% before putting the dipstick back in… if you have to ask why, this trick is not for you 😂
You lost all credibility when you said “wiggle it around” that does absolutely fuck all. 🤣
This guys notoriously stupid on Instagram.
He lost credibility when he put a bmw badge on a Nissan
@@JasonLee-tz7im He did that to get more comments.
@@JasonLee-tz7im he didn't put a badge on his steering wheel thats a BMW steering wheel
@@bobthebuilder1360 that makes it even more pathetic
*Don’t* abuse your engine, and *do* change the oil every 5,000 miles or so. 😁
3500 for me
It’s not just those cars, the best time to check your oil level is the next morning because all the oil can measured in the oil pan
Bro, all kinds of motors do that, it's common to have no place to put the dipstick besides below a drain hole, there's a lot of them. Coming from a lifelong mechanic that has worked at a fair share of oil change shops as well
🤣🤣🤣 I told people it was a maxima motor and they thought I was crazy
Dude I wouldn’t maximas haul ass in plain clothes. Just takes a weekend with upgrade from Enterprise to learn that hah. They handle worse than anything else I’ve driven that size/shape though holy cow (tipping)
Probably the most universal engine in the Nissan family lol Murano, Pathfinder, Altima V6, Maxima, 350, G35 and so on 😂
@@cristianortiz4244 and they all somehow believe theyre cars are super cars and act like every where is the track 😂
@@cristianortiz4244 xterra?
@@AnonURnot the xterra is still a VQ but it’s a VQ40 not a 35
As a former nissan tech, you can imagine how fun oil change services were. We just put in the correct amount and leave it.
if you know how much went into it you should be fine right 😅
@@ChrysGaines you’d think so, but there’s always a residual amount if oil left over even when fully “drained”, most likely gets overfilled
Add this to other reasons they blow up then lol. Lazy as fuck.
So... that's why people joke about altima drivers driving like a menace. 😂
Wife has one. I do all the work on it. It's a lot easier to read the dipstick than you think. As long as you have decent light, you can see the break where the oil stops
Yea this a "problem" with a few nissan V6's.
I see them in an alarmingly high rate ran extremely low on oil... I usually inform customers of the proper way to check the oil but honestly I don't think it does them any good because they don't listen lol.
Also you get those who think their oil is over filled because they simply don't know how to check it properly.
Also it might be worth mentioning that you don't want to add oil with the dipstick out on most of those Nissan V6s (the ones with the Kinked over dipsticks...) if you added too fast it will back out of the dipstick tube.
It’s just the sheeps who pay thousands at a shop for really nothing. I’m a big dawg. I do everything myself. Engine swaps. Brakes. Suspension. You name it. I’m that guy. Everybody else are p***y boys. A real man changed his own oil.
If the engine is running properly it won’t blow up..
A car that’s set up and running correctly doesn’t burn oil 🤦🏻♂️
@@Truth-Seeker-333 actually all internal combustion engines burn oil. Each time a cylinder moves down there is oil on the cylinder wall that is burned away... and small amounts over time add up.
@@codemiesterbeats mhm diesel engines don't burn ther engine oil (beside catastrophic failures like runaway diesel) because the fuel is the lubricant for the cylinder walls (same oil will mix and stay behind but that is almost nothing
@@Truth-Seeker-333 all engines burn oil, its just the case of it doing a shot glass every 5k or a quart. Blow by is 4 stroke curse and its either the oil on the cylinder walls or being pushed out of the valve case to the intake vacuum lines.
Was going to say, oil. It’s almost always oil lol.
It’s oil …..checking lol
I just bought my 350Z last week and I am taking notes watching this. The dip stick looks extremely weird but like you said it's better to check the oil level when it's cold.
as long as you put 4.7l into it after an oil and filter change you can't go wrong. after a few days the oil will be sufficiently coloured to see it on the stick.
@@03056932 pretty sure it’s 5L with a new filter
BMW strangle hurts my brain
I had this happen to me in 2012. Was the proud owner of an ‘06 Z. Flogged the car too hard without double checking the oil, and within a month I needed a new engine. I was very fortunate that it was covered under the warranty, and I only paid $100 for the service, if memory serves correctly.
They also burn oil at a very high rate... I got the g35... All 3.5 burn oil like crazy
Is the 3.0 more reliable? I was looking on Edmunds as I have an I30, and was looking at owner reviews of I35’s, and seeing people had some engine issues with that generation, people saying to only get the I30’s from 1996-1998
@@scottoleson1997 people are also stupid.
@@scottoleson1997 Nissan have always burned oil. Vq’s love to chug it tho. Not all are bad tho. I’ve had a 05 g35 and it burned more oil than my 03 g35.
@@madmarlone I had an '06 that was never even a little low come oil change, even when i stretched it an extra 500 miles or so
It blows up in the early ones 03-06 because the DE has a oil pump issue that randomly starves for a split second. They fixed it 07-now with the HR.
I have a 07 DE coupe G35 hope it’s not the same
Kris I think you’re talking about the rev-up DE not the regular DE.
Nissan engineers "oh round eye going to have fun with this one"
LMAOOOOOOO yo this shit got me 💀💀
Gotta check both sides of the dipstick when that happens. Usually the other side is spot on
One side always lies, I say :)
No you pull, wipe clean, dip and pull again for a correct reading on all vehicles every time
@@112997733 that’s what he did
@@oofted9038 your right. Lol what the heck how did I not see that.
That's why the portion of the dipstick you read is offset - one face of it will not touch the sides when being removed. His error was worrying about splatter and oil above the read portion.
I've had two high mileage (170k+) VQ engines with no major problems including consumption. Do the maintenance, change your oil, and you'll be fine.
VQ’s at their time were considered one of the best V6’s in the world. Great engines. Cheap tuner wannabes are ruining their reputation.
That’s what I thought 177k and it went kaboom 😊
Wat kinda oil you ran on your G ?
I have an HR and it’s easier to read than the DE, but I always check it first thing in the morning, it’s still the most accurate reading imo
Being a long time G owner since 2004, I agree that oil is an issue if you aren’t used to cars that burn oil. I’ve been adding oil since I’ve owned my G35. I’ve run in consistently to 155mph on German autobahns for 5 years straight. Then pushed the car in Turkey and the UK until eventually moving back to the US in 2018. I’m just over 250K miles now and mine has always used oil. The key is to check the oil when cold. The cold reading should only be at 70 to 80% max. This is basically a full reading as when the car is warm the oil will expand and the gauge will change but also become almost impossible to read anyway. Again, shoot for 70-80% full when cold and everything will be good. This method has worked for me for over 19 years of ownership.
I always check in the morning before the first start, In all cars regardless of what is recommended.
That's the way to go. My subaru burns oil like crazy. But, that's not even an issue when you're constantly topping it off every other day or so anyway.
“Like in baltimore”💀💀
my 06 dose the same thing but you should still check the oil after the engine has been running for an accurate reading. The trick with this car is you have to be really fast with the dipstick. basically get it in all the way as fast as you can and pull it out as fast as you can. There will still be oil all over the dipstick but you can see a distinct line where the oil level is at. Hope this helps someone!
I was about to suggest quickness myself. Saw a lot of messy ones during my many years in the oil change business. Quick stab if you can manage it is best for all.
Spray a little bit of brake cleaner on the stick and wipe it off before you put the dipstick in and you can actually get the right oil level. It's not perfect but it'll give you a line where you can see where that level actually is.
@@carlt6932 yes that's is true but for some reason cooling down the dipstick with brake cleaner helps avoid the draining oil from sticking to stick. Now like I said it's not perfect but normally the backside of the stick will show the right level just sucks it's on the side without level markings.
If you start the car in the morning you arent getting a accurate reading of oil amount with oil dispersed over valves and such. Thats why they want you to run most engines before you check the oil just gotta make sure you are tippy top full this method
Thank you 🙏🏿
Now In English? First of all you do not start your engine if you want to know how much oil is In there, second even if you run your engine before checking the oil level you can still turn it off, wait 30 seconds double check the oil level and add if necessary. Accurate read or not there is alway Google to check how much oil can go in the car and if it's on the rugged mark it's between 200ml to 500ml and there is no problem of over filling it just don't put 5 gallons in it
@@vmdenis3350 ballsweat said most vehicles lol not all. Read between the lines. You also is right on some of the things u said too. But in this Nissan case this dude is soo wrong 😑 I got a 350z too and I never had issues reading my oil right after an oil change and so on.
@@Toodoff it's not about reading your oil after an oil change, the problem is trying to read the oil when you don't know if you need it changed
@@thiccboi8225 lol « so on » includes to check the level when ever lol.
I changed my oil every 1500-2500 miles and sold my G35 Sedan at 253k 😂
i do the same with my car
How much
My coupe got changed regularly at 3k, chucked a rod at 128k. My sedan got changed around 10k, had 290k on it when I sold it, car is still out there daily.
@@Infanitunit1 sold her for $3,500.
Bruh my g35 sedan had 260k, it was running flawless when I sold it. I wish I would of kept it and boosted the crap out of it
R50 pathfinder gang knows all about this too🤟🏼 them VQ35’s always seem to be thirsty for oil..
everything he said is true af this is how i check mine
cold check on level ground
Are Gs reliable ?
Damn ...Ludacris really got into this Fast and furious stuff
Imagine owning a car that doesn't burn oil in first place
Bruhhh lmaooo then its no fun right?
@@redline350zHR I used to own a car that needed the cooling water to be topped every month or so. It over heated a couple of times and everytime I had to keep checking for blown head gasket signs for a while. It was a paranoia driving this thing.
I would not pay money for a car that is known to burn oil. This is an unnecessary headache.
I love how the whole video was actually the SECOND most common reason, and first is flame map lol
Also check both sides. Always go with the lower level. Brake clean on the dipstick will get you a clear reading also.
I’ve always checked my oil on my g37 cold for 5 years now, beat on it everytime I drive. Only thing over broken is two weak ass 7 speed trans. NEVER check when there’s are hot
So you’re saying that the engine was intended for the Nissan Altima Coupe and Maxima, not the 350Z?
Yep there's even those engines under the hood of the Renault Espace IV and the Renault VelSatis
The original engine in the 350z, the VQ35DE, was placed in the Nissan Altima, maxima, quest, and others. It was just a general purpose V6, not anything athletic about it. Just a literal minivan engine
@@milk1472 Nissan dropped the ball after the 90s 300ZX.
Fwd and rwd vqs are not interchangeable
Pathfinder got it before the z and the altima
I have a G35 coupe and this is 100% correct. You can only get an accurate reading when the car has been sitting for a few hours and all the oil has drained down to the pan. Trying to check it at any other time results in the entire dip stick getting coated in oil.
You are correct about the flow back hole. In fact some nissans have a warning label saying to ensure the dip stock is all the way down. Failure to do so will cause oil to come pouring out while running or filling it.
If you're checking the oil cold just make sure it's not at the top of the full mark , it will expand slightly when the engine reaches operating temp
Bruh wtf did you just say? ROFL
You’ll read LESS oil after it’s ran, because the oil is dispersed throughout the engine. It doesn’t fucking expand due to heat, at least not in a way that affects checking oil levels.
Dude it's engine oil not ATF fluid which expands by the heat
Any dipstick should be checked with the engine off for atleast a few minutes to allow any oil to drain/drip down back into the pan. So in the morning is best indeed. And you should ALWAYS take the stick out, clean it, then put it in and check it. The first time you pull it out will never be very accurate on any enginr
The double check is only a precaution, if you know your car once is enough. If you a dumbfk you can check the oil level all day and won't read accurately, also wiggle the dipstick is wrong, the dip isn't made out of sponge, you put it in then taking it out, the wiggle will make your read wrong
@@vmdenis3350 well not exactly. The double check is because if you just finished a drive, and your oil has been splashing around, if you only let the vehicle sit for a few minutes, depending on how thick your oil is, it will more then likely show too high. That's why clearing the dipstick and then putting it back in ensures you have no "splash". Diesels with very thick oil can take quite a while to settle. But yes the "wiggle" is complete bullshit lol
I never trust that dipstick, so every morning I drop the subframe down, pull the engine out and remove the oil pan to make sure I have oil.
You always wipe it the first time you take it out and then check again. Basics man come on
Thank you. 🤝
Problem is the bmw steering wheel
Nah it looks pretty cool
I truly don't understand why so many seem to have a problem with getting a good reading. I work at a shop so fluids are checked frequently. My 04 G35 has a dc sports cold air and it was difficult finding the dipstick hole and was overall annoying af! Got tired of it, and slightly bent the upper portion of the dipstick to where it basically slides in and out underneath the CAI. How I get accurate readings is letting the car warm up for a few minutes, turn off, let it sit for another 5 min or so then insert dipstick, remove, wipe and repeat a few times... its not difficult at all imo😂
Thanks for this advise!
I’ve owned tons of VQs and have never had any issues with checking oil… it’s not the car or Nissans design 🤣
😂 your supposed to run it to temp. Then turn the car off and check the oil.... You take the dipstick out wipe it and then stick it back in all the way and pull it out to read the level....your most likely closer to 1 quart low when you check it cold and are full because all the oil drained out of the motor and into the pan.
He acts like this is difficult and specific to that car lol. You would do that with any car 😂
You’re right. I have an 04z and it’s not hard to read the dipstick when warm. You just have to reinsert it. You can avoid overfilling checking it warm after an oil change.
@nateafcsouth 😂 😂😂😂
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Only check the oil at cold temp such as first thing in the morning for accuracy.
The BMW badge is great 😂
You’re always supposed to check your oil when it’s cold check transmission fluid when it’s warm
Depends on what it was designed for, your statement is false. But OP still can’t check oil right
I'm new here why do you have a bmw logo on your wheel lmao-
Alternatively, you can dip your stick in cold water and then stick it back in. You’ll get an accurate reading
This is 100% facts. We have a bucket in the front shop for checking these, g35s, Muranos, any v6 with that shit stick. Don’t ask me how it fucking works it just does.
I thought this was a troll but the reply has me questioning if it is true and how it is true
Does this actually work?
@@taylorsova2594 same
Water displaces oil. They do not mix.
I check it before start. Then warm up and check after.
bro the bmw steering wheel had me dead lol
bruh. pull it out, wipe it off, stick it back in, pull it back out. Like how tf do you not know that? that's literally how you check the oil on every car, it has nothing to do with the engine or the dipstick or anything😂😂😂
Open up your EARS. He said if you follow the owners manual and run the car first the oil drains back down the dipstick tube making am accurate reading impossible.
@@thebluestig2654 yes. so what i said applies. dummy
This man didn't watch the video
@@thebluestig2654 it simply doesn't make logic. It drains down the tube from WHERE?? 🤣🤣🤣
Man these tiktok CZcams shorts be dumb asf. The people who follow them are worse
Yeah I remember when I starte my z in the morning but them just do it later at night lol
Just a tip I learned through the years is any Nissan with that dipstick, if it’s hot when checking the oil pull the stick and cool it down with a splash of water, wipe it dry and recheck the level, it’s usually spot on.
I learned my lesson a while back, copped a 6speed g35 sedan rev up and had so much fun with it but blew the motor taking off at the red light the 2nd week with it, checked my oil and I had literally nothing in it 😭 bought an new revup motor threw it in and found out the best way to check your oil level was to check it in the morning before I took it out for a drive, learned my lesson the hard way but since the oil has been topped off since the thing still runs like a dream for a 17 year old car
Bmw wheel on nissan what da flip
Right? I question that myself lol
So, I've got a vq40 in my Frontier. How much of the 350z engine issues transfer over? Ik the 370z has a much updated version of that engine but from my understanding, my 4.0 is just a 3.5 with a stroker kit, different cams, and a different tune
Quite a bit more reliable, they're just less efficient as far as power to weight. Vq35s are not only notorious with the disptick, but they tend to burn oil as well. The 40s can burn oil but when well maintained, rarely do so.
This is still an oversimplification though. Check Nissan/nismo forums, there's a large community out there.
@@jaykhan3191 been through em, looking for perspective. The best I can find is something about exhaust gasses being sent back through and shitty cats breaking down and adding dust to the intake, resulting in bad rings
@@jaykhan3191 but that just conquers the oil consumption.
@@arealboiii4830 don't have the experience to even begin to give you a solution there, I'm sure someone here will though. There are guys who have plenty of experience tearing em apart and improving em
czcams.com/video/cOdadsNPA60/video.html
He explains it pretty well. And offers a solution
I love my vQ! And yes I have to sometimes rub the end of the dip stick against a rock to get a good read when the engines hot
I’ve learned to do this with all my cars. Morning is best when it’s been sitting for a long time.
Always check oil before starting. Because the dip stick reads whats in the oil pan. If you start the car oil will go through the engine and not give you an accurate reading.
Another reason why I love hondas especially k engines. It's so simpler then others
Nice dude. Wish there were more videos out there like this. Instead of so many new car review videos someone should make videos on the common problems with everyday vehicles.
Your absolutely right because that’s how I have to chk my oil 3hours cool or in the morning 😂😂😂😂 I thought I was the only one
Jesus loves y’all he’s coming back soon turn to him now ❤️
Yup. The Destroyer nears.
I was always taught to check oil b4 I head out abt once a week. Never check your oil when it's hot you want to check when it's cold.
That BM wheel is jokes 😂
Honda says to check the oil hot. Suggests giving it a little rev to about 2-3k and check immediately after. If you check a Hondas oil that’s been filled correctly cold, it’ll look super over filled.
What? No they don't. You're supposed to let the engine ruin for a few seconds, shit the vehicle off, wait 2-3 minutes, then check to make sure the oil level falls within operating range (above the bottom mark, but below the top mark on the dip stick).
If you don’t automatically check the oil in the morning you shouldn’t mess with cars lmao
I just let the low oil pressure light tell me when it’s time to add more oil
That’s exactly what manufacturers want people to do, waiting for that light to come on… brings customers back for a new car sooner than the one to check it like they’re supposed to…
@Charles Lambert Jr they don't need to do that...we live in a throw away society,they literally make the thing JUST to break
I hope you're joking
what i do as a Tech whenever i work on one of these is use brake-clean… spray the dip stick it, wipe it dry, then quickly stick it in and pull it out . you get an accurate reading. ive been doing this for years on all cars the have pain in the ass dipsticks
I try to do at least two checks a day for my sc300:
One before the first start of the day and another check at the end of my drive. I always check when im getting gas, too - check all fuids. That's what gas station clerks used to do.
Bmw steering wheel on a Nissan 🤔
Its the stock steering wheel. He just put a bmw badge
When you think you know about cars lol
"how am I supposed to get an accurate reading if there's oil all over the dipstick? I just wait till the morning"
I want to hate on this guy but this is just par for the course in the shitty world of morons.
tip: it's always been common knowledge that you wipe the dipstick after removing it and reinsert it one more time to get a proper reading
You definitely don't own a G35. I'm having this problem exactly right now. Carry on guy.
@@blessedwiddit idk what you blessed with but it definitely isn’t vehicle knowledge 🤣🤣😂
@CrazzyMonky you can stop projecting your ignorance. I have had the same issue with a maxima. This is a well know defect, well to those that actually know something about the specific engine in this vid.
This exactly lol he didn't answer his question. Just complained about the dipstick and not knowing how to check the oil level
Oh my god honestly this is the best explanation for this that I’ve heard in 9 years of owning this car bro
I just change my oil everyday. No worries.
If you can read a dipstick because of residual oil, don't touch the dipstick and call someone who knows what they're doing.