FlaMark

Hi Friends,

5th gen, with 160k and well maintained car.

A few days ago, i discovered my Radiator was partially clogged (so i replaced it). I ALSO Did an oil change and filled it to 5.5 qts (line showed it topped off perfect).

Left the shop and ran the car for a few days.

• 2 days later, the car started STALLING at intersections and making a knocking sound. I got the car home and the next day, i heard a fairly loud rattle coming from the Timing chain cover. My mechanic took the cover off (what a pain in the **** job), and discovered the gears were pretty worn but 'NOTHING' to indicate loose guides or timing chain.
• IN ADDITION; a large amount of oil was missing ??? Only 2 days ago, i had 5.5 quarts. When we dropped the oil pan, only 3 qts was left (that means i'm missing 2 qts) ???
• ALSO, mechanic showed me the BLACK OIL had bits of 'Floating Specs' on Top of the Oil~ (he said they were probably metal pieces)

???

What da ???

Anyone have a clue as to 'whats causing the noise?'

• ALSO, where did my oil go (only ran the car for 2 days), probably 100 miles at most
• AND, what is floating in the oil?

Thanks for your input...

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

5.5 qts is 1.25 qts too much, not that it matters. 3.5L? Either way, sounds like she's toasted.

FlaMark

What makes you think the Motor is bad ?

PS My bad...we put 5 qts in (not 5.5)

*You say it only requires 4....what kinda motor you working on???

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

That's because it does. 4.25 or so. Metal on metal noises, bits in the oil, dying and missing the majority of the oil you just put in. Something went seriously wrong.

Prophecy99

iTrader: (1)

yea i do oil changes and even after letting it drain way more than an oil change shop would, i only put in around 4.25 quarts

Randy Watson

00-01 or 02-03? If the latter, motor is trashed.

FlaMark

That's not what i'm reading...but YOU'RE notorious for amateur responses since i've been here.

**LETS BET....HOW MUCH YOU WANNA BET the Motor is still good?

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Says the guy that doesn't even know the oil capacity...

uptownsamcv

I've always put 5 quarts in my 3.5. I got it with 175,XXX miles and now it's at 285,XXX, still runs great and no oil leaks.

User1

Just reposting so he can eat it later even if he deletes it.

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

That's why I said it didn't matter. 5 isn't enough to hit the crank and foam, but I thought it was funny how he was so matter of fact about it. I always overfill 1/2 qt for the inevitable consumption if 1st gen DE.

FlaMark

Appears to be a Gag-fly (Child) on the forum (worthless twit). All posts are STOOPID REMARKS.

The car is fixed retard.

Simple but complicated (to you). I wont' be sharing the solution WITH YOU TWIT (but i can tell you it was a lot more simple than expected)

Randy Watson

User1

So you got a new Hyundai, cool. Strong work, champ.

timbarry

I remember the denial I faced within myself when I first had this problem after I had just bought my max. My max burned a qt per 400 mi. Now I'm on my third engine and know how to rip it out and put it back in like its nothing. Thank you life.

uptownsamcv

3rd engine? what happened to the 2 prior?

timbarry

1st engine oil burn. 1qt per 400 miles. The engine it came with when I bought it.
2nd engine came from an 06 altima. The exhaust cam sprocket broke off on bank 1. I suspect this was my fault from improper torquing when I replaced the timing chains 20k miles earlier.
3rd engine came from 05 altima. Also starting to exhibit some oil burn.

4th will be a either an HR or the new gen VQ35DE.

uptownsamcv

what makes these engines burn so much oil? I don't even remember seeing oil on my plugs last time I changed them but it appears that some is spraying out through the dipstick lol. mufuka still pulls hard though at 286,XXX miles.

timbarry

Subpar piston rings and or valve seals, Cats disintegrating back into cylinder, Oil being sucked through the intake via PCV valve. Yea the first engine pulled great just liked to drink oil.

uptownsamcv

I'm tempted to isolate the PCV system from the intake system to see if it reduces oil consumption. I have noticed at times when parked and running for a while seeing some exhaust smoke for a second or two.

timbarry

Ive done this with filters on the current engine but I'm still experiencing the consumption. The only time I can see smoke is when I reverse real quick to go into the driveway after checking the mail box. Burns more when I high rev a lot. I'm guessing valve seals this time. Never had cats on this engine.

uptownsamcv

my cats are gutted as well. throwout bearing went out on my max a month after I got it so iende dup gutting the cats and doing oil pan gasket as well as the rear main seal and full clutch kit. I'm on the 3rd throwout bearing as well as second flywheel that came with a clutch kit.

timbarry

About to put in a se-r tranny I just got. I love working on this thing.

uptownsamcv

from the Altima ? LSD ?

timbarry

Nah apparently 06 se-r didn't come w one. At least that one didn't. Still better syncros and shorter gearing I think. Starting to experience popouts on first and 4th when its cold on the stock one. 156k.