Nissan Sentra oil leak at highway but not city driving

2002 NISSAN SENTRA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JACUNA
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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
Mar 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If there's no external leak-sounds like valve seals problem
Mar 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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More likely a piston ring problem as the oil is being consumed at high engine speeds.
Mar 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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