What kind of oil does my Pathfinder use?
My 2002 well maintained Pathfinder w/77,000 miles on it is burning oil like crazy. It has always used oil but recently has started to use a lot more. I have put 4 qts. in since the last oil change about 2,400 miles ago.
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.
Do you use a Nissan branded oil filter at every oil change?
Use a Nissan branded oil filter at every oil change. 3. Dont waste money on synthetic oil as the engine was not designed to take advantage of it. If this problem does not exceed the specs above, the car should pass emissions with no problems at all. If it does not pass emissions because of excessive oil burnout then you have another problem.
My 2002 well maintained Pathfinder w/77,000 miles on it is burning oil like crazy. It has always used oil but recently has started to use a lot more. I have put 4 qts. in since the last oil change about 2,400 miles ago.
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.
Use a Nissan branded oil filter at every oil change. 3. Dont waste money on synthetic oil as the engine was not designed to take advantage of it. If this problem does not exceed the specs above, the car should pass emissions with no problems at all. If it does not pass emissions because of excessive oil burnout then you have another problem.
What’s the best way to change the oil in a Nissan?
1. I check the oil periodically and top it off when necessary. At around 1500 miles use a supplement that will cut and eliminate any sludge in the engine to keep it running as clean as possible. 2. Use a Nissan branded oil filter at every oil change. 3. Dont waste money on synthetic oil as the engine was not designed to take advantage of it.
Why does my check engine light come on before low oil lamp?
If it gets too low, your check engine light may come on before you low oil lamp. If you take it to a shop to get tested, the test will conclude that one or two of your sensors are shot and must be replaced. I got talked into replacing two sensors by a Mineke mechanic with a price tag of just over $500.00 after parts and labor.
How can I tell if my Nissan Frontier is burning oil?
None of the plugs show any fouling or carbon deposits that would show oil burning. There is no oil leaking outside the engine anywhere. There isn’t any smoke out the tailpipe. No oil in the coolant and visa versa. Engine power is excellent. It’s like the oil just disappears.
What kind of oil does a Nissan Frontier use?
Hello, I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier 2.4 cylinder. I broke a spark off and a piece droppes down into engine, mechanic was able to remove by pouring oil directly in cylinder. There is blue smoke out of exhaust but I am assuming it is waiting for the oil to burn off.
None of the plugs show any fouling or carbon deposits that would show oil burning. There is no oil leaking outside the engine anywhere. There isn’t any smoke out the tailpipe. No oil in the coolant and visa versa. Engine power is excellent. It’s like the oil just disappears.
Hello, I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier 2.4 cylinder. I broke a spark off and a piece droppes down into engine, mechanic was able to remove by pouring oil directly in cylinder. There is blue smoke out of exhaust but I am assuming it is waiting for the oil to burn off.