Loosing oil?
blkcamss
10-18-2006, 01:59 PM
I was wondering if anyone has experienced a drastic loss in oil in the 3.5 max? The only thing that i can imagine that happend was the switch over from regular oil to full synthetic oil. The only problem is i do not find a drop on the floor of my garage. i also do not find a drop anywhere arround the motor. I do not see any black or white smoke comming from the exhaust. I lost about 2.5 litres in 3,000 miles. Has anyone ever herd of this? Or have any thoughts? Thanks.
Oh ya also i have a broken/loose strut mount. How hard is this to do? Any someone with aveage to below average skill at cars be able to replace them? It is the front driver side.
Oh ya also i have a broken/loose strut mount. How hard is this to do? Any someone with aveage to below average skill at cars be able to replace them? It is the front driver side.
FixUrNissan
10-19-2006, 10:25 PM
I was wondering if anyone has experienced a drastic loss in oil in the 3.5 max? The only thing that i can imagine that happend was the switch over from regular oil to full synthetic oil. The only problem is i do not find a drop on the floor of my garage. i also do not find a drop anywhere arround the motor. I do not see any black or white smoke comming from the exhaust. I lost about 2.5 litres in 3,000 miles. Has anyone ever herd of this? Or have any thoughts? Thanks.
Oh ya also i have a broken/loose strut mount. How hard is this to do? Any someone with aveage to below average skill at cars be able to replace them? It is the front driver side.
First , i have seen if oil changes are not done regularly that oil passages in the valve cover get clogged and cause conditions like you are explaining. Loosing oil. I would replace the valve covers , being the oil passage is not serviceable. That should fix your oil burning problem. As far as your strut mount, have it done , not safe if you don't have the right tools and know what your doing. GL...
Oh ya also i have a broken/loose strut mount. How hard is this to do? Any someone with aveage to below average skill at cars be able to replace them? It is the front driver side.
First , i have seen if oil changes are not done regularly that oil passages in the valve cover get clogged and cause conditions like you are explaining. Loosing oil. I would replace the valve covers , being the oil passage is not serviceable. That should fix your oil burning problem. As far as your strut mount, have it done , not safe if you don't have the right tools and know what your doing. GL...
blkcamss
12-10-2006, 10:25 AM
still loosing oil! nothing in the engine compartment and cannot tell if there is residue in the tail pipes. should i get rid of it and go to the g35?
Nahkapohjola
12-11-2006, 01:25 AM
That amount of oil can burn without seein smoke from your mirrors, it was the norm in 80's engines until japanese engines took the market.
New: That consumption is still normal on GM's :( and even on some uk. toyota engines. Depends on who makes the engine - nowadays one cannot be sure of the factory where the engine comes from.
Used: Possibly clogged PCV. Oil change etc points also to mildly worn/broken piston rings, leaking valve stem seals.
New or used, 3.0L maximas dont comsume any oil... Still after PCV swap (5$?) I wouldnt do anything else in this case but add as necessary.
Covers no.
New: That consumption is still normal on GM's :( and even on some uk. toyota engines. Depends on who makes the engine - nowadays one cannot be sure of the factory where the engine comes from.
Used: Possibly clogged PCV. Oil change etc points also to mildly worn/broken piston rings, leaking valve stem seals.
New or used, 3.0L maximas dont comsume any oil... Still after PCV swap (5$?) I wouldnt do anything else in this case but add as necessary.
Covers no.
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