Oil consumption

I would consider it excessive, but many auto makers seem to think that it is fine for an engine to use a quart every 1,000 miles. The Nissan 3.5 is known for liking oil, multiple complaints about it. Most will use more synthetic than conventional oil as well. I would use regular oil and if you are in an area where it does not get cold you might try a 10W30 and see if it helps.

Thank you. It does get cold but it is not too bad. A little below freezing at most. So switch back to regular oil and opt for 10w30.

I have some of the Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Does this stuff actually work?

Thank you again!

Thank you. It does get cold but it's not too bad. A little below freezing at most. So switch back to regular oil and opt for 10w30.

I have some of the Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Does this stuff actually work?

Thank you again!

It can, but in your case the issue is the piston rings. Nissan used metal that does not handle the heat like it should. The real repair is to pull the engine and replace the rings with better parts. However, when you look at the end costs of rebuilding, buying extra oil looks like a bargain.

Steve, I cannot thank you enough. I agree regarding the cost of oil vs the alternative.

If I may, I have one last question. By continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition, how long can the engine last? Will it eventually cause something catastrophic?

Once again Steve, thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Sean

Steve, I can't thank you enough. I agree regarding the cost of oil vs the alternative.

If I may, I have one last question. By continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition, how long can the engine last? Will it eventually cause something catastrophic?

Once again Steve, thank you for your help. It's greatly appreciated.

Sean

Well it will create carbon and soot that can cause issues with the converters and carbon build up in the engine. The heavier conventional oil should slow the oil burning some. If you wanted to you could simply start a "replace/rebuild the engine" savings account and run it until you either have a failure or just decide it is time, or maybe you get bored of it and decide to trade.

I have that for the Jeep I run. Started putting fifty bucks a week away right after we got it because the engines are known to be "finicky" It had 62,000 on it then, Has 234,000 on it now. I have enough money to buy a new car when it finally quits running!

Thank you Steve. Great suggestions! I may just do that. Once last time, thank you and have a terrific weekend!

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken