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estimate 1qt per cylander and check levels often. There is usually a decal on the inside of the drivers door(post) that lists info for tire psi, oil, and a couple other things. Or check owners manual if you still have it.
Sounds like that car is the proverbial POS. Did you check for spark? - need a strong one with a car burning that much oil and the plugs getting fouled like that. Need to replace those rings!
my similar problem on 4 cyl jeep was cured by replacing both O2 sensors and coolant temp sensor (for second time). Also problem seemed to be related to putting too much oil on spector air filter and using carb cleaner which appeared to foul O2 sensors (a second time). replace sensors O2 sensors a 2nd time, stopped carb cleaner and now wipe off excess air filter oil and let dry in sun, and fuel economy went back up to 75-80+ miles per 1/4 tank of gas (vs. 55-60 miles per 1/4 tank of gas with fouled sensors).
Get to the dealership, isn't it under warranty? The standard for oil consumption before it is considered a problem is 1Qt. per 1,000 mi. (or it used to be) but I wouldn't expect a car that new to use much if any but certainly no more than 1qt. per 5,000 miles, unless you already have 100,000+ miles on it. I threw those figures out because you didn't say how far you are going between changes or how much it takes to top it up. BTW, I hope you mean the oil low (amber add oil) light not the red out of oil/stop the car light. If it's red you'd better look for a huge leak and start with the filter and drain plug if you are going to quik change places.
you may want to upgrade your oil to a thicker oil that helps alot more than people think its normal anywhere from 1qt to 1/2 a qt every 3000 miles that sounds pretty good and a healthy engine upgrade on brands and viscosity that should take care of that but it will burn more oil if the engine is being broken into for the first time if its brand new
Figuring off of national standards thata gasoline engine is allowed to burn 1qt. of oil every 2,000 miles tthey would be correct.But That is not to say for that particular engine providing that oil has been changed every 3000 miles,There could be other problems contributing to your car,for instance cklogged pcv valve,leaking injectors or fuel preasure regulator both can cause fuel contamination to engine oil (Dillution) Thins oil too much,or overheat condition,or failed cat convertor.With this in mind talk with another Nissan dealer if only by Phone.
if it 1qt per 1100 miles not normal but not that bad 1st check for leaks 2nd when doing and oil change put and aditif in the oil it will help with the oil consumtion thank you pierre
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