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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [turbino]
by lousynissan
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Nov 07, 2009 (5:11 pm)
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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.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [lousynissan]
by turbino
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Nov 08, 2009 (9:26 am)
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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.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [turbino]
by nightmonkey1
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Nov 08, 2009 (2:59 pm)
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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
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Oil Consumption [nightmonkey1]
by turbino
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Nov 09, 2009 (7:45 am)
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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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