USES EXCESS OIL

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
153,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESNLEE1
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MY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA USES EXCESS OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM(S)?
Mar 1, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the engine compression checked to rule out the valves,seals,rings and cylinder wear.If there's no external oil leak.
Mar 1, 2011 at 11:12 PM
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LORTECH
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It depends on how many miles you drive, how often you change your oil and if you use detergent oil. If you are burning oil all the time "wipe your finger at the tail pipe if its oily" then chances are, your oil control rings are sticking if it is low millage engine. I would recommend taking your vehicle into a shop and ask the mechanic to do a hot oil flush. I did a early 2000's Toyota corolla that has this same issue in this model line, and a hot oil flush not only eliminated the burning oil, but also allowed the owner to pass her emissions test when before, it did not pass.
Mar 1, 2011 at 11:46 PM