2002 Nissan Altima OIL USAGE

Tiny
ANITA GUARINO
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
MY CAR STARTED USING A QUART OF OIL IN 300 MILES. THERE IS NO SIGN OF A LEAK OR BURNING OIL. WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM? THANKS
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 AT 3:40 AM

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Tiny
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These have a problems with the converter in front breaking up and allowing particles to get sucked back into the engine and scoring the cylinder walls causing blow-by.
A cylinder leak down test can help confirm this. Probably going to need an engine.

Call the dealer and see if there is a warranty for this. They may reject it, but nothing to lose.
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 AT 4:51 AM

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