Leaking oil and knocking

2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
275,236 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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D. DUTCHES93
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Brought this car in August. Was leaking a little oil but but not a lot car started knocking and shaking a little on Wednesday. I put in a quart of oil stick was bone dry. Added three quarts yesterday and car cut off while running. now after the three quarts oil stick is dry and all oil gone leaking out a drip every five to six seconds. My car has an automatic transmission.
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Feb 24, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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Guess, that an oil leak alright the three things that come to mind is the oil filter seal, oil drain plug and the oil pressure sender. Here is a guide to help you lift the car to get under it to see:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and this guide will show you what to look for.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 26, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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Feb 26, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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Thanks for the video, Spark plugs tight sounds like one could be loose? if tight that don't sound good buddy. Sounds like you have a rod knock. Same one that had the big oil leak ?

I would go factory used low mileage engine installed should be about 2 gs if you want to keep it.

Sorry m8


Feb 27, 2018 at 6:32 AM
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