How much oil does a 2002 Pathfinder use?

How much oil does a 2002 Pathfinder use?

FYI, my 2002 pathfinder with 70,000 miles is eating around a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. It eats less oil on long highway trips. WIth daily city driving with short trips its consuming about (a little less than) 1 quart per 1,000 mi. I had the valve cover replaced at the dealer at 65,000 miles, that cost about $900.

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.

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.

Is the Nissan VQ35DE using a lot of oil?

But the VQ35DE does NOT have a reputation for using a lot of oil. Its always good to remember that people who have PROBLEMS tend to be the ones that post about their cars. People who never have to add oil, or get any kind of repairs, generally don’t put that info on line.

Why does my Nissan Frontier have a low oil warning light?

As soon as I saw it 50 meters down the road I pulled over, shut down and checked the oil level which was spot on the full mark, checked the scan gauge for any codes but it had no codes stored, I also checked the manual cause I didn’t know what was going on with it flashing, which is when I found out all the info above.

Why does my check engine light come on when hydraulic fluid is low?

The hydraulic fluid is the engine oil. 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.

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. Don’t waste money on synthetic oil as the engine was not designed to take advantage of it.

FYI, my 2002 pathfinder with 70,000 miles is eating around a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. It eats less oil on long highway trips. WIth daily city driving with short trips its consuming about (a little less than) 1 quart per 1,000 mi. I had the valve cover replaced at the dealer at 65,000 miles, that cost about $900.

How many miles does a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder Drive?

1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 7,173 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 9,182 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 6th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 7th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.

When was the last time I serviced my Nissan Pathfinder?

1st owner drove an estimated 5,100 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 7,352 miles/year. Last serviced at 112,439 miles in Bristol, CT on 05/27/21 • Vehicle serviced • Recommended maintenance performed • Maintenance inspection completed.

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