Nissan Murano 2004 - oil leaking
elizabeth2830
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Hi Everyone,
Last year I lost my Nissan Maxima 2014 when I lost my job and had to declare bankruptcy. I started a new job and the daily Uber Ride was costing me up between $30-50 a day, so in December I end up buying a car from one of the Usesell car places. I put $1,500 down and I got a financing at 19% for a Nissan Murano 2004 for $5,000, now almost 5 months later the car is leaking oil, I brought it to a mechanic and he said you are better off getting rid of this car, the repair is going to cost you more that the value of the car. I'm so distraught that I don't know what to do,and I don't want to loose my job, what are my options?
Last year I lost my Nissan Maxima 2014 when I lost my job and had to declare bankruptcy. I started a new job and the daily Uber Ride was costing me up between $30-50 a day, so in December I end up buying a car from one of the Usesell car places. I put $1,500 down and I got a financing at 19% for a Nissan Murano 2004 for $5,000, now almost 5 months later the car is leaking oil, I brought it to a mechanic and he said you are better off getting rid of this car, the repair is going to cost you more that the value of the car. I'm so distraught that I don't know what to do,and I don't want to loose my job, what are my options?
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I doubt it since it not a lower chest sedan.
I don't know why some mechanics are so mean all because they don't know how to do their job...
Older vehicles leaks oil, we just need to do the right thing to make it go away.....
My advice to you Elizabeth, Get your man or a relative to change your oil for you.
What you need to stop the leak if oil pan is not broken is below
Since your 04 murano take 4.25 quarts of 5w-30
I suggest you buy 3 quarts of 5w-30...
Then buy two quart of Lucas Oil Engine Stop Leak - 1 Quart per bottle
So, buy compatible oil filter from walmart
Buy 3 quart of 5w-30
Buy 2 bottles of Lucas Oil Engine Stop Leak (1 quart per bottle)
Drain out your old oil completely.
Change your oil filter
Then put the two quart of Lucas oil stop leak first..
Put the 3quart oil 5w-30 motor oil.
I have fixed most of the old cars/trucks I have owned in the past with all these. Mechanic would not tell you this because they want to be lazy and make quick money....
I hope this fix your problem.
Those are the first questions that need answered. There is no way for someone on the internet to advise you perfectly because that requires seeing the car first hand and maybe doing some work to prove exactly what needs done. At this point it isn't known if the repair could be done in stages starting with the most problematic leak (considering that there may be more than one) and addressing lesser concerns sometime in the future. But I can tell you what not to do and that is what was suggested in the previous post. Do NOT attempt to use a stop leak on your Murano.
A common leak area that can cause significant loss of oil on your car is the engine oil cooler and that isn't a big deal in itself. In fact it's a relatively easy repair. Where trouble can arrise is if a vehicle does have multiple leaks in addition to the oil cooler seals. Fixing one leak doesn't fix them all. As long as a vehicle owner understands that they will still see the evidence of the remaining leaks if only the biggest leak(s) are dealt with and as long as oil isn't getting on the exhaust where it could catch fire then the shop could do a limited repair. It happens all the time where a shop will try to help someone this way only to suffer for having tried when the owner expects a totally leak free result, and that might explain the shops reluctance to do anything with your car.
Sure, you are a mechanic......
Why are you so angry? Jess.... Its Mechanic like you that have no clue about solving problems without putting car owners in a broke house.
I have stopped several engine gasket leak/oil smoke when hot without visit any mechanic.
Do your research before arguing. How does Lucas Stop Leak harm engines? this is synthetic compatible..%100 petrolium
Lucas Stop Leak:
Unique formulation of Lucas additives and base stocks designed to stop leaks in engines
Excellent additive for worn engines, reducing engine noise and oil consumption while raising oil pressure
Effective at stopping leaks in automatic transmissions, hydro stat transmissions or hydraulic systems
Contains no harmful solvents
Can extend engine oil life by 50 percent or more
100 percent petroleum
What is your suggested solution to Lizzy's car problem? Could you provide at least a better solution
BTW...
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