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Nissan Sentra oil leak at highway but not city driving

Tiny
JACUNA
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  • 2002 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
I have a nissan sentra 2002 timing chain 1.8 and my oil leaks but its as if it only does it at high speeds, the engine sounds great and sometimes if I do highway I can go through a whole pint of oil for example 150 kilometers, if I drive 60 kilometers I dont lose oil, can you please help or let me know jcuscuna@hotmail. Com
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 2:16 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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If there's no external leak-sounds like valve seals problem
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 2:24 AM
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More likely a piston ring problem as the oil is being consumed at high engine speeds.
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 3:11 PM

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