How much is excessive oil consumption?
Standard motor vehicles that are consuming a quart of oil in less than 1,000 miles should be examined for the cause. Extremely high oil consumption, like one quart in 500 miles, can have a negative damaging effect on catalytic converters.
Is it normal for Nissan to use so much oil?
For as long as there is no visible leak or smoke on our vehicles Nissan can always say oil consumption is normal. Unless excessive oil consumption on Nissan vehicles is accounted for I will never ever buy another Nissan. In addition to burning oil.
What causes excessive oil consumption in a Nissan Sentra?
The problem with excessive oil consumption that became noticeable at around 70,000 miles, eventually took my engine out. Luckily, I removed it from the Nissan dealership where it was towed and had it taken to a garage – owned by a Nissan trained mechanic – previously trained at that same dealership. He recognized the underlying cause.
How much oil does a Nissan Frontier use?
My 04′ VG33E had been consuming oil at a rate of about a quart every 2000 to 3000 miles ever since I brought it home from the dealer. The truck now has just over 150K miles on it. For the last 35K it’s oil consumption has become much worse. It now will go thru a quart of oil in less then 1000 miles.
How much oil does a Nissan 3.5 burn?
My 3.5 burned one quart during the first 1000 miles, then 1/2 quart over the remaining 4000 miles. After that first oil change @ 5000 miles, it has not burned oil AT ALL. If I am particularly rough on it, it might consume about 1/4th quart in 5000 miles b/w oil changes.
For as long as there is no visible leak or smoke on our vehicles Nissan can always say oil consumption is normal. Unless excessive oil consumption on Nissan vehicles is accounted for I will never ever buy another Nissan. In addition to burning oil.
The problem with excessive oil consumption that became noticeable at around 70,000 miles, eventually took my engine out. Luckily, I removed it from the Nissan dealership where it was towed and had it taken to a garage – owned by a Nissan trained mechanic – previously trained at that same dealership. He recognized the underlying cause.
My 04′ VG33E had been consuming oil at a rate of about a quart every 2000 to 3000 miles ever since I brought it home from the dealer. The truck now has just over 150K miles on it. For the last 35K it’s oil consumption has become much worse. It now will go thru a quart of oil in less then 1000 miles.
What causes excessive oil consumption in an engine?
Below are the top 5 causes of excessive engine oil consumption. Worn Seals or Gaskets – If your vehicle has worn out or damaged crankshaft seals or valve cover gaskets, then it will be leaking oil.