heavy smoke and oil issue

2002 NISSAN ALMERA
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GUIDO1000
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i have heavy smoke coming out of my exhaust and the oil is burning out?
Nov 21, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If its blue-Check the engine compression to rule out the valves,seals, rings and cylinder wear
Nov 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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GUIDO1000
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how do you check the engine compression, the engine light is now on....

the oil in the engine burns out every couple of weeks, does this mean its the piston rings?



do you think i should change the engine
Nov 21, 2010 at 10:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Time to rebuild or replace it.
Nov 22, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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