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1999 Nissan Altima Repair Question


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Asked on July 11, 2008

Oil leak

Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Nissan Altima 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80000 miles

i have a slight oil leak and would like to know how and where to start looking for the leak. the leak leaves about a silver dollar size mark on the driveway every day.
Avatar Asked by gmurphy5615

Answer

Replied on July 11, 2008

Hi there,

The best way to check for engine oil leaks is to get the engine washed top & bottom and take it for a drive, then check for any fresh leaks, you should be able to see where it is coming from on the clean engine.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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