My 1992 Nissan Sentra leaks oil slowly. I replace 1 bottle of oil after about a month. Can I continue doing this?

Asked by GuruDV8HC Aug 19, 2017 at 01:55 AM about the 1992 Nissan Sentra XE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ive had my car for 25 years with 164,000 miles. Ive never had a major problem with it. Its very reliable. The cost to repair the oil leak is about $4,000 and the front brake pads need to be replaced, 2 back tires, fuel gauge sensor and back window light has melted in its plastic casing all need to be replaced. Can I skip the oil leak repair since it doesn't touch my exhaust so I believe its not a health hazard and just pour in oil when needed? and do the rest of the repairs. How long do you think my car would last if I keep up with regular maintenance?

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2000P71 answered 7 years ago

To be honest, you could get EVERYTHING that you mentioned fixed for less than $2,500. Was it the dealership that quoted $4,000 for the oil leak repair? Find a more honest and reputable repair shop.

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enginecreator answered 7 years ago

If its a oil pan or valve cover gasket you or a friend may can handle this your self or a cam seal ect, watch youtube for your specific fix, otherwise a quart a month is not so bad.

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