How to fix any 2002 - 2006 Maxima (3.5L) oil consumption/leak
10-25-2014, 07:13 AM
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How to fix any 2002 - 2006 Maxima (3.5L) oil consumption/leak
I'm tired of people paying TONS of money trying to figure out what is causing the engine to burn oil (valve covers). All of these parts will work with ANY 2002 - 2006 Maxima 3.5L and will fix any oil consumption problem you are having.
RTV (2) ($11.38):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Permatex-Ult...0eca01&vxp=mtr
Gaskets (both) ($16.73):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Valve...38b8a5&vxp=mtr
Front Valve cover ($45.95):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-04-06...b077a0&vxp=mtr
Rear Valve Cover ($44.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-2004-...c15162&vxp=mtr
Oil cooler O-ring ($5.86):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-OEM-0...42ab3b&vxp=mtr
PCV Valve ($6.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Mot...f5668c&vxp=mtr
Labor: $120~
Total: $251.40
This WILL fix any oil being burned. No rebuild necessary
If you are leaking oil (after doing these repairs), check your upper and lower oil pans and camshaft position sensor O-rings (2 of them).
THIS FIXES OIL CONSUMPTION ON ALL 2002 - 2006 MAXIMA'S (3.5L)
I honestly hope this helps a bunch of people and saves them tons of money! Take care all.
If you end up replacing the rear valve cover you must buy this as the intake manifold must be removed: ($22.92)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-piece-...10b9a4&vxp=mtr
RTV (2) ($11.38):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Permatex-Ult...0eca01&vxp=mtr
Gaskets (both) ($16.73):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Valve...38b8a5&vxp=mtr
Front Valve cover ($45.95):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-04-06...b077a0&vxp=mtr
Rear Valve Cover ($44.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-2004-...c15162&vxp=mtr
Oil cooler O-ring ($5.86):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-OEM-0...42ab3b&vxp=mtr
PCV Valve ($6.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Mot...f5668c&vxp=mtr
Labor: $120~
Total: $251.40
This WILL fix any oil being burned. No rebuild necessary
If you are leaking oil (after doing these repairs), check your upper and lower oil pans and camshaft position sensor O-rings (2 of them).
THIS FIXES OIL CONSUMPTION ON ALL 2002 - 2006 MAXIMA'S (3.5L)
I honestly hope this helps a bunch of people and saves them tons of money! Take care all.
If you end up replacing the rear valve cover you must buy this as the intake manifold must be removed: ($22.92)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-piece-...10b9a4&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Aviation005; 10-25-2014 at 07:23 AM.
10-25-2014, 07:35 AM
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I'm tired of people paying TONS of money trying to figure out what is causing the engine to burn oil (valve covers). All of these parts will work with ANY 2002 - 2006 Maxima 3.5L and will fix any oil consumption problem you are having.
RTV (2) ($11.38):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Permatex-Ult...0eca01&vxp=mtr
Gaskets (both) ($16.73):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Valve...38b8a5&vxp=mtr
Front Valve cover ($45.95):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-04-06...b077a0&vxp=mtr
Rear Valve Cover ($44.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-2004-...c15162&vxp=mtr
Oil cooler O-ring ($5.86):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-OEM-0...42ab3b&vxp=mtr
PCV Valve ($6.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Mot...f5668c&vxp=mtr
Labor: $120~
Total: $251.40
This WILL fix any oil being burned. No rebuild necessary
If you are leaking oil (after doing these repairs), check your upper and lower oil pans and camshaft position sensor O-rings (2 of them).
THIS FIXES OIL CONSUMPTION ON ALL 2002 - 2006 MAXIMA'S (3.5L)
I honestly hope this helps a bunch of people and saves them tons of money! Take care all.
If you end up replacing the rear valve cover you must buy this as the intake manifold must be removed: ($22.92)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-piece-...10b9a4&vxp=mtr
RTV (2) ($11.38):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Permatex-Ult...0eca01&vxp=mtr
Gaskets (both) ($16.73):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Valve...38b8a5&vxp=mtr
Front Valve cover ($45.95):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-04-06...b077a0&vxp=mtr
Rear Valve Cover ($44.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXIMA-2004-...c15162&vxp=mtr
Oil cooler O-ring ($5.86):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-OEM-0...42ab3b&vxp=mtr
PCV Valve ($6.74):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Mot...f5668c&vxp=mtr
Labor: $120~
Total: $251.40
This WILL fix any oil being burned. No rebuild necessary
If you are leaking oil (after doing these repairs), check your upper and lower oil pans and camshaft position sensor O-rings (2 of them).
THIS FIXES OIL CONSUMPTION ON ALL 2002 - 2006 MAXIMA'S (3.5L)
I honestly hope this helps a bunch of people and saves them tons of money! Take care all.
If you end up replacing the rear valve cover you must buy this as the intake manifold must be removed: ($22.92)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-piece-...10b9a4&vxp=mtr
10-25-2014, 08:12 AM
#3
This may remedy the two primary areas where oil is known to begin leaking on these 10+ year old vehicles.
However, this DOES NOT even begin to address oil burning or consumption. Regardless of any debate as to the extent of internal factors, it is also commonly known these engines suffer from piston ring issues as well as valve seal issues.
It should also be suggested to utilize a GOOD oil catch can. I highly suggest installing one on both front and rear valve covers. Despite new PCV's, two of my three VQ35's will still vent oil vapor through the lines at both ends. Gumming up the throttle body and inside of the intake are just a couple of the consequences.
However, this DOES NOT even begin to address oil burning or consumption. Regardless of any debate as to the extent of internal factors, it is also commonly known these engines suffer from piston ring issues as well as valve seal issues.
It should also be suggested to utilize a GOOD oil catch can. I highly suggest installing one on both front and rear valve covers. Despite new PCV's, two of my three VQ35's will still vent oil vapor through the lines at both ends. Gumming up the throttle body and inside of the intake are just a couple of the consequences.
10-25-2014, 08:55 AM
#4
This may remedy the two primary areas where oil is known to begin leaking on these 10+ year old vehicles.
However, this DOES NOT even begin to address oil burning or consumption. Regardless of any debate as to the extent of internal factors, it is also commonly known these engines suffer from piston ring issues as well as valve seal issues.
It should also be suggested to utilize a GOOD oil catch can. I highly suggest installing one on both front and rear valve covers. Despite new PCV's, two of my three VQ35's will still vent oil vapor through the lines at both ends. Gumming up the throttle body and inside of the intake are just a couple of the consequences.
However, this DOES NOT even begin to address oil burning or consumption. Regardless of any debate as to the extent of internal factors, it is also commonly known these engines suffer from piston ring issues as well as valve seal issues.
It should also be suggested to utilize a GOOD oil catch can. I highly suggest installing one on both front and rear valve covers. Despite new PCV's, two of my three VQ35's will still vent oil vapor through the lines at both ends. Gumming up the throttle body and inside of the intake are just a couple of the consequences.
PCV breathers FTW. There's almost no vacuum lines.
He missed the part out about deleting the precats
You do not need IM gaskets. Reuse the old ones. Odds are they will still seal. If not, throw them away and use a very small bead of RTV. Gaskets like that are a waste of money.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 10-25-2014 at 09:00 AM.
10-25-2014, 10:20 AM
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Werd.
PCV breathers FTW. There's almost no vacuum lines.
He missed the part out about deleting the precats
You do not need IM gaskets. Reuse the old ones. Odds are they will still seal. If not, throw them away and use a very small bead of RTV. Gaskets like that are a waste of money.
PCV breathers FTW. There's almost no vacuum lines.
He missed the part out about deleting the precats
You do not need IM gaskets. Reuse the old ones. Odds are they will still seal. If not, throw them away and use a very small bead of RTV. Gaskets like that are a waste of money.
Also I was wondering if someone can help me understand what is causing THIS leak. I just replaced the power steering hose (new banjo bolt) and something near the hose is leaking. (i think its oil..)
Is there an oil line that almost touches that banjo bolt?
Last edited by Aviation005; 10-25-2014 at 10:45 AM.
10-25-2014, 01:35 PM
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This does NOT and WILL NOT fix all oil being burned or oil consumption on all 2002-2006 Maxima's.
I know first hand as do other VQ35 owners.
10-25-2014, 06:07 PM
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any help on the leak?
10-25-2014, 07:35 PM
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Check the new valve cover that you just installed for leaks. Did yo apply RTV on the critical area of the valve cover? Did you tighten the valve cover bolts :5-7 foot-lbs. Secure all the pcv valve tubing connect it to the intake manifold. Install PCV Oil Catch Can.
10-26-2014, 02:53 AM
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10-26-2014, 10:08 AM
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10-26-2014, 05:56 PM
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10-27-2014, 08:34 AM
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In any case, as best I can tell, that is oil. There are no external oil lines that high. My thought is that you failed to properly seal that rear passenger corner with gasket maker when installing the new gasket and cover. Time to pull your intake and redo the job.
10-27-2014, 01:59 PM
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Right off hand I can't recall the figures, but always make sure these are set to INCH pounds and NOT foot pounds.
Is this a new mechanic?
In any case, as best I can tell, that is oil. There are no external oil lines that high. My thought is that you failed to properly seal that rear passenger corner with gasket maker when installing the new gasket and cover. Time to pull your intake and redo the job.
Is this a new mechanic?
In any case, as best I can tell, that is oil. There are no external oil lines that high. My thought is that you failed to properly seal that rear passenger corner with gasket maker when installing the new gasket and cover. Time to pull your intake and redo the job.
10-27-2014, 03:33 PM
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Right off hand I can't recall the figures, but always make sure these are set to INCH pounds and NOT foot lbs
Nissan recommended torque for the bolts of valve cover gasket is 60-84 inch-lbs or 5-7 foot-lbs
Right off hand I can't recall the figures, but always make sure these are set to INCH pounds and NOT foot lbs
Nissan recommended torque for the bolts of valve cover gasket is 60-84 inch-lbs or 5-7 foot-lbs
10-27-2014, 06:37 PM
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^^^----- Good. Thanks for posting both numbers. Couldn't recall numbers, but wanted to verify inch vs foot lbs. Mainly just because I made that mistake not paying attention - LOL!!
10-27-2014, 10:08 PM
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Damn torque *****
1/4" ratchet "pretty tight" is plenty
Would you be frightened to know I did my engine swap without using a tq wrench except for rod bolts and the friction plate?
1/4" ratchet "pretty tight" is plenty
Would you be frightened to know I did my engine swap without using a tq wrench except for rod bolts and the friction plate?
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 10-27-2014 at 10:12 PM.
10-28-2014, 07:55 AM
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lol. Mine never leaked OR seeped a drop of oil for 100k miles, but it sure burned oil. 1.5 quarts every 3k at the beginning, then 3.5 quarts every 3k at the end when the engine died from oil pump failure at 207K.
Glad you fixed your oil leak.
The only solution to oil consumption is to rebuild or 5.7 gen it. With the 08 altima engine I don't burn ANY oil between changes
Glad you fixed your oil leak.
The only solution to oil consumption is to rebuild or 5.7 gen it. With the 08 altima engine I don't burn ANY oil between changes
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