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!

 

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.

 

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...

 

That is normal for these engines and this year...

 

4.6??? I thought it was 4 - 4.25 qt.

 

make sure you check oil on a flat surface , preferably in the morning before you turn engine on..........

 

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.....

 

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