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#8 of 12 Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [thelogix] by turbino Nov 01, 2009 (10:07 pm)
Replying to: thelogix (Nov 01, 2009 6:56 am) Yes, your posted message was worth reading and just happened to be long. The valve cover incompatibility with respect to the engine makes sense for the Maxima for the reason stated but not for the Pathfinder which has more room under the hood for the same engine unless its engine was installed the same way as the Maxima’s for whatever reason.   It’s worth noting that the engine oil hydraulically operates several engine sensors. This makes the engine performance dependent on the oil level then. In this regard it is therefore absolutely necessary to have proper engine oil level before you operate the vehicle.   Meanwhile we don’t exactly know what’s causing excessive oil consumption on Pathfinder it’s just logical to do something like the safest route possible you’re taking to avert low engine oil level occurrence that could result to other engine problems on the vehicle. Replies to this message: lousynissan (Nov 07, 2009 5:11 pm) turbino (Nov 08, 2009 9:26 am) nightmonkey1 (Nov 08, 2009 2:59 pm) and 1 more...
#9 of 12 Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [turbino] by lousynissan Nov 07, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: turbino (Nov 01, 2009 10:07 pm) My 2004 Path, 50000 miles, well maintained. Found out it burns oil when I heard a knock and discovered I was about 2 qts low and no warning light, no leak, no smoke. Nissan says... normal. Yeah, right. Anyway, the knock went away, but about 6 months later developed again...with a full crankcase of oil and right after an oil change (10w30 Mobil1). Then that too went away after I parked it for 30 minutes before I was gioing to tow it in to the dealer. Well, since then, the warranty is up and I am NERVOUS. Probably going to trade it in...and not on another Nissan. Replies to this message: turbino (Nov 08, 2009 9:26 am) nightmonkey1 (Nov 08, 2009 2:59 pm) turbino (Nov 09, 2009 7:45 am)
#10 of 12 Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [lousynissan] by turbino Nov 08, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: lousynissan (Nov 07, 2009 5:11 pm) For as long as there is no visible leak or smoke on our vehicles Nissan can always say oil consumption is normal. Unless excessive oil consumption on Nissan vehicles is accounted for I will never ever buy another Nissan. Replies to this message: nightmonkey1 (Nov 08, 2009 2:59 pm) turbino (Nov 09, 2009 7:45 am)
#11 of 12 Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [turbino] by nightmonkey1 Nov 08, 2009 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: turbino (Nov 08, 2009 9:26 am) In addition to burning oil. I had some exhaust system problems. I took it to my trusted local shop. They checked my catalytic converters, they said that were clogged up. I had to have both CC's replaced for more than $1000. I presume the "mystery" oil that is being consumed is also fouling and clogging the CCs. I have no idea how long the fix will last. I will be trading in this piece of garbage as soon as my job situation is more stable. I was a loyal Nissan guy until now, my first was a 1972 240Z, my last will be this P.O.S. 2002 Pathfinder Replies to this message: turbino (Nov 09, 2009 7:45 am)
#12 of 12 Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [nightmonkey1] by turbino Nov 09, 2009 (7:45 am)
Replying to: nightmonkey1 (Nov 08, 2009 2:59 pm) It's likely the "mystery" oil being consumed is clogging the catalytic converters. Having said that it's just a matter of time then before you spend $1000 again to replace the converters. And, how about other expense(s) that may also be incurred due to excessive oil consumption?

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