Hi Everyone,
Thanks in advance for any input you can give me.
I have a 2004 Pathfinder LE Platinum with 108,000.
It runs great. This is our 6th Pathfinder in the last 30 years but is our first 6 cylinder. Ive noticed since we purchased it last summer that it is using about 2 quarts of oil between oil changes. I usually get oil changes every 3000 miles.
This oil consumption is higher than the other Pathfinders we've had. I don't see any oil leakage under the car or when looking at the exterior of the engine, but I was a bit concerned that 2 quarts/3000 miles might be excessive.
Please let me know what you think. This morning when I took it in for an oil change the mechanic told me that I need a new PCV valve. I am not knowledgeable about cars at all so I had to look that one up. Do you think this could be linked to the oil usage?
Thanks so much for your time and expertise. I always enjoy talking about Pathfinders even though I don't know much about the mechanics of them!
Best to you,
Rick