1999 Nissan Sentra oil

1999 NISSAN SENTRA
148,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KEYE86
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I am having to add a quart of oil in my car every 2 weeks. someone suggested that the oil is to thin i use 10w30 they suggest i us 10w40. but my car calls for 5w30. What can be the problem just had a tune up they fixed the oil cover gasket. I drive to new orleans every week from baton rouge, la could that be the problem
May 28, 2008 at 6:54 AM
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BLACKOP555
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you notice blue exhaust? excessive oil spots on the ground? on the engine? around the spark plug base?
May 28, 2008 at 2:11 PM
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