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Since: Jun 01, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:12 pm
Post subject: 03 Maxima Losing Oil
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I have had a problem with my 03 Maxima for about 18 months now. It
started when I noticed a knocking noise about 2,000 miles after an oil
change when the engine was accelerating and at 1500-2000 RPM. At
other speeds or when I was coasting or deceleratin, there was no
noise. I figured out that I was low on oil; when I added oil (1-2
quarts, depending on how soon after the noise started that I added
it), the noise went away. There are no visible leaks, no puddles
under the car, and no blue smoke in the exhaust.
About a year ago, the dealer determined that the loss was caused by my
short block (I'm no mechanic, so I'm going off memory), which they
replaced under warranty. Since then, the problem has continued. This
week, the dealer again looked the car over, did a compression test and
couldn't find a noticeable leak. The one service manager said it was
normal for a car to lose 1-2 quarts of oil between changes (his Altima
does the same thing).
Again, I'm no mechanic, but I've never had a car that didn't have some
problem lose oil between changes. If it did, it certainly didn't
knock like my Max. Has anyone ever heard of this problem before,
especially in an '03 Max? Is this normal? Thanks. |
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Since: Sep 17, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:59 pm
Post subject: Re: 03 Maxima Losing Oil [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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tmarchionne.DeleteThis@linxas.com wrote:
> I have had a problem with my 03 Maxima for about 18 months now. It
> started when I noticed a knocking noise about 2,000 miles after an oil
> change when the engine was accelerating and at 1500-2000 RPM. At
> other speeds or when I was coasting or deceleratin, there was no
> noise. I figured out that I was low on oil; when I added oil (1-2
> quarts, depending on how soon after the noise started that I added
> it), the noise went away. There are no visible leaks, no puddles
> under the car, and no blue smoke in the exhaust.
>
> About a year ago, the dealer determined that the loss was caused by my
> short block (I'm no mechanic, so I'm going off memory), which they
> replaced under warranty. Since then, the problem has continued. This
> week, the dealer again looked the car over, did a compression test and
> couldn't find a noticeable leak. The one service manager said it was
> normal for a car to lose 1-2 quarts of oil between changes (his Altima
> does the same thing).
>
> Again, I'm no mechanic, but I've never had a car that didn't have some
> problem lose oil between changes. If it did, it certainly didn't
> knock like my Max. Has anyone ever heard of this problem before,
> especially in an '03 Max? Is this normal? Thanks.
>
This is a common problem with the 3.5L. Search the forums at
www.maxima.org. You'll find lots of others with the same problem. |
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Since: Aug 23, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:37 pm
Post subject: Re: 03 Maxima Losing Oil [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"JimV" <jv9999 DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:n_2dnaADQP-oXVrbnZ2dnUVZ_jKdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> tmarchionne DeleteThis @linxas.com wrote:
>> I have had a problem with my 03 Maxima for about 18 months now. It
>> started when I noticed a knocking noise about 2,000 miles after an oil
>> change when the engine was accelerating and at 1500-2000 RPM. At
>> other speeds or when I was coasting or deceleratin, there was no
>> noise. I figured out that I was low on oil; when I added oil (1-2
>> quarts, depending on how soon after the noise started that I added
>> it), the noise went away. There are no visible leaks, no puddles
>> under the car, and no blue smoke in the exhaust.
>>
>> About a year ago, the dealer determined that the loss was caused by my
>> short block (I'm no mechanic, so I'm going off memory), which they
>> replaced under warranty. Since then, the problem has continued. This
>> week, the dealer again looked the car over, did a compression test and
>> couldn't find a noticeable leak. The one service manager said it was
>> normal for a car to lose 1-2 quarts of oil between changes (his Altima
>> does the same thing).
>>
>> Again, I'm no mechanic, but I've never had a car that didn't have some
>> problem lose oil between changes. If it did, it certainly didn't
>> knock like my Max. Has anyone ever heard of this problem before,
>> especially in an '03 Max? Is this normal? Thanks.
>>
>
> This is a common problem with the 3.5L. Search the forums at
> www.maxima.org. You'll find lots of others with the same problem.
I wonder if this is the same 3.5L engine I I have in my QX4 2001 Infiniyy?? >> Stay informed about: 03 Maxima Losing Oil |
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Since: Oct 17, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:06 am
Post subject: Re: 03 Maxima Losing Oil [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/pathfinder/1117-2002-pathfinder-oil-con...ption.h
I own a pathfinder (2003) that had the same problem, the dealer replaced the
short block twice (2X) same problem, just got a new long block installed
under warranty. I had to fight for two (2) year to get Nissan to resolve.
It is not normal to add 1 liter per 1000KM.
My dealer did a compression test, etc...
Bob Trepanier
"JimV" <jv9999.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:n_2dnaADQP-oXVrbnZ2dnUVZ_jKdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> tmarchionne.DeleteThis@linxas.com wrote:
>> I have had a problem with my 03 Maxima for about 18 months now. It
>> started when I noticed a knocking noise about 2,000 miles after an oil
>> change when the engine was accelerating and at 1500-2000 RPM. At
>> other speeds or when I was coasting or deceleratin, there was no
>> noise. I figured out that I was low on oil; when I added oil (1-2
>> quarts, depending on how soon after the noise started that I added
>> it), the noise went away. There are no visible leaks, no puddles
>> under the car, and no blue smoke in the exhaust.
>>
>> About a year ago, the dealer determined that the loss was caused by my
>> short block (I'm no mechanic, so I'm going off memory), which they
>> replaced under warranty. Since then, the problem has continued. This
>> week, the dealer again looked the car over, did a compression test and
>> couldn't find a noticeable leak. The one service manager said it was
>> normal for a car to lose 1-2 quarts of oil between changes (his Altima
>> does the same thing).
>>
>> Again, I'm no mechanic, but I've never had a car that didn't have some
>> problem lose oil between changes. If it did, it certainly didn't
>> knock like my Max. Has anyone ever heard of this problem before,
>> especially in an '03 Max? Is this normal? Thanks.
>>
>
> This is a common problem with the 3.5L. Search the forums at
> www.maxima.org. You'll find lots of others with the same problem. >> Stay informed about: 03 Maxima Losing Oil |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:33 pm
Post subject: Re: 03 Maxima Losing Oil [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Aug 19, 3:37 pm, "Warren Weber" <hiv... DeleteThis @bresnan.net> wrote:
> "JimV" <jv9... DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> news:n_2dnaADQP-oXVrbnZ2dnUVZ_jKdnZ2d@comcast.com...
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> > tmarchio... DeleteThis @linxas.com wrote:
> >> I have had a problem with my 03 Maxima for about 18 months now. It
> >> started when I noticed a knocking noise about 2,000 miles after an oil
> >> change when the engine was accelerating and at 1500-2000 RPM. At
> >> other speeds or when I was coasting or deceleratin, there was no
> >> noise. I figured out that I was low on oil; when I added oil (1-2
> >> quarts, depending on how soon after the noise started that I added
> >> it), the noise went away. There are no visible leaks, no puddles
> >> under the car, and no blue smoke in the exhaust.
>
> >> About a year ago, the dealer determined that the loss was caused by my
> >> short block (I'm no mechanic, so I'm going off memory), which they
> >> replaced under warranty. Since then, the problem has continued. This
> >> week, the dealer again looked the car over, did a compression test and
> >> couldn't find a noticeable leak. The one service manager said it was
> >> normal for a car to lose 1-2 quarts of oil between changes (his Altima
> >> does the same thing).
>
> >> Again, I'm no mechanic, but I've never had a car that didn't have some
> >> problem lose oil between changes. If it did, it certainly didn't
> >> knock like my Max. Has anyone ever heard of this problem before,
> >> especially in an '03 Max? Is this normal? Thanks.
>
> > This is a common problem with the 3.5L. Search the forums at
> >www.maxima.org. You'll find lots of others with the same problem.
>
> I wonder if this is the same 3.5L engine I I have in my QX4 2001 Infiniyy??
Extremely likely, because the VQ35 V6 motor 1st appeared in the US in
the Pathfinder which is the twin of the QX4.
CD >> Stay informed about: 03 Maxima Losing Oil |
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