370Z Oil Pressure Warning

Greetings. The symptoms you describe do indeed suggest oil contamination. The oil pressure light illuminating, combined with the appearance of the oil, points towards a potential issue with lubrication. Considering the mileage, have you adhered to the recommended maintenance intervals, specifically regarding oil changes and filter replacements? Also, have you used any oil additives recently?

Thanks for the quick reply! To be honest, I might have stretched the maintenance interval a little too far this time. Could that really cause such a dramatic change in the oil and trigger the warning lights? And about the additives, I haven't used any recently. Is there something specific I should be looking for?

Indeed, exceeding the maintenance interval is the likely cause. The oil degrades over time, losing its lubricating properties and becoming contaminated with combustion byproducts. This can lead to reduced oil pressure and trigger the warning lights. While an oil change might temporarily alleviate the symptoms, I recommend taking your 370Z to a qualified workshop. They can assess for any potential damage resulting from the oil contamination.

Thanks a million for the advice! I took it to the workshop like you suggested. Turns out, it was just a really overdue oil change that caused the whole mess. They flushed the system, replaced the oil and filter, and everything's back to normal. The total repair cost was 165€. I'll definitely be sticking to the maintenance schedule from now on!