Oil loss after control arm replacing on the passenger side

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
180,000 MILES • 2.5L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENIPHER
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Had the control arm replaced on the passenger side yesterday. now my car is using all of the oil. why is that? is there something that they could have hit or down when they are replacing the control arm?
Apr 9, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, there is no direct link to the oil pan for this repair.

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

Did you return to the shop and ask them to double check there work?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

Roy
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