Max burning oil?? 2003
03-19-2011, 09:08 PM
#1
Max burning oil?? 2003
Hey all,
Hoping someone can help!
I have a 03 maxima of course the 3.5L
It seems to be burning oil.
No leaks because I dont see any on the floor. Also no smell of burning oil.
No check engine light so I have no clue what any issue can be...
I used Shell Synthetic oil and before that Pennzoil.
Can anyone help?
Much appreciation!
Hoping someone can help!
I have a 03 maxima of course the 3.5L
It seems to be burning oil.
No leaks because I dont see any on the floor. Also no smell of burning oil.
No check engine light so I have no clue what any issue can be...
I used Shell Synthetic oil and before that Pennzoil.
Can anyone help?
Much appreciation!
03-19-2011, 09:11 PM
#2
How much oil are you using?
Typical problem with early VQ35 engines. If you are burning less than a quart per 1000 miles, it is an inconvenience but shouldn't affect engine longevity.
Typical problem with early VQ35 engines. If you are burning less than a quart per 1000 miles, it is an inconvenience but shouldn't affect engine longevity.
03-19-2011, 09:13 PM
#3
I always put in the amount the book says.
I believe 4.6qt or something around that....
Im almost sure Im burning just around a quart per 1000 miles...
03-20-2011, 11:30 AM
#5
03-20-2011, 01:01 PM
#7
I got some oil loss but mainly its from the rear vavle cover, got worst I was like wtf is my oil pan leaking....but maybe happens when I get up on it cause I don't have no spots where I park the car.....
03-22-2011, 07:34 PM
#8
It might be....
I look at it from the book every time so I dont remb from the top of my head.
Actually for BMW they say to just add more than the recommended when they burn oil.
Do you guys think its a good idea??
Yes I ALWAYS check on a flat surface, and the oil is always cold.
Thats not an issue.....
But thanks
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