2002 Altima engine oil

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Knicks05
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I have a 2002 Altima with about 107,100 miles. I last changed the engine oil 900 miles ago and it is already at the low level, right on the dot. Is this normal for a car to consume oil that's quick with so much mileage. Will I be fine to drive my car about 50-60 more miles before I go for an oil change or should I go ASAP? This is my first car and all insight will be helpful, thanks.


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rcboy514
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Any smoke out the exhaust? Smell like it's burning oil? Any noticeable oil spots on the ground after parking it overnight?

Top off the oil level and go have the car looked at by a mechanic. Shouldn't be burning that much oil, so you either have a pretty good size leak or something is going on with the engine. i.e. headgasket, rings...etc.

Throckmorton
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Car: 2007 Altima

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Sounds like the catalytic converter is bad, which has ruined your motor. Do a Google search, Nissan has had a lot of these problems.

bobisthere
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Car: 2003 Altima 3.5 SE

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Check you PCV and consider an oil catch can, the PCV design aint perfect on those cars.


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