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Leak near oil filter

oil leak around,behind oil filter, not fixed yet.

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I have an engine oil cooler leak where its made togeather. only offer gasket for housing to block, not for 2 halves of assembely. Have seen several in the past. poor design on Nissan's part. $320.00 for parts alone. Every one i've seen so for have been less than 100k miles. Nissan should do a campagne, or prefferably a recall, as this can lead to an engine failure due to major oil leak suddenly.

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I've had this issue for 2 years, but only found out today that this is what the problem is.

Warranty repair of leaking oil cooler. Whew, lucky, just bought car.

One week after I had gotten an oil change, I noticed the dip stick was reading oil at the minimum required level.
Took it back to the Nissan dealer and found out it's a bad engine Oil cooler. Luckily they are replacing it through the warranty so no charge to me.

This should be a national recall. The guys at the dealer have seen this issue a number of times already.

i noticed that there were a few dips in my carport and just thought that when i got my oil changed that they spilt some on the frame of my car and that it was running off due to the slant in my driveway but 4 to 5 days later it leaking atleast a half quart of oil a day

I just brought my 08 Nissan Altima off a use car lot four weeks ago. So I decided to get the oil change and the manager of business inform me that I had a major oil leak. Turns out the oil is leaking from something called a coolent houseing. I called my local Nissan dealership and they inform me that this occurance is rare, but from doing research on the internet I founded that it is not rare. Someone really need to do an recall on these car for this problem.

I have the same problem I notice a slow leak on my car and like 2 days after that my car was gushing out oil so I took it to a mechanic and e said it was the oil cooler. So I called nissan and the told me that I have still have my priest train warranty but they said if they see that it has been hit by something they won't fix it! I haven't hit anything it just started leaking out of knw where! I hope I get my fixed:/

just started leaking, took it to Nissan 608.00 dollar later its fixed

I changed the oil. A couple of days later, I noticed oil on driveway. I cleaned the oil from car but, couldn't find leak. Noticed another stain a few days later. Repeated process except I let car idle. A small bead developed where the oil cooler housing meets block. Currently exploring options about fixing.

Slow oil leak progressed to a major leak. I learned that the problem is the cooler set and it needs to be replaced.

We have both a 2007 Altima and a 2007 Quest. Both have started leaking recently. Both were diagnosed as the Oil Cooler leaking. Amazing that both a quest and Altima are having the same issue at similar mileage. This is a complete flaw. Though the dealership expressed that it would cost $120 to fix, which is far less than what people are reporting here.

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Oil leaking under the car by the oil drain plug. I haven't been able to stop it yet, but I've replaced the old drain plug, the oil pressure sensor (which I have heard causes problems), and now I think it might be the external seal on the oil cooler.

I bought this car 0 mileage when it reach 73thousan mileage it started making lots of wierd noises it rattles alot in the mornings, i took it for a oil change, i thought that would explain the rattle it was making, the first week it was great,but then the rattle in the mornings again. I took it in again EZ lube said it has no OIL, i said i just had a oil change a week ago.So i call Nissan my warranty was about to expired they had my car for a week they call me and said there is nothing wrong with car there is no leaking oil anywhere. when it reach 85thousan mileage, the problem got worst new year day monday i took it for a oil change, again no OIL, I call Nissan i explain the problem the warranty expired they its going to cost you to check it $ i eplain to them i had this problem 9 months ago, they new what was the problem from day 1. so i took it on 1-13-2012 to another place for a oil change again, this guy said its leaking oil, from OIL COOLER he said dont drive it far it can blow off your engine, its going to cost me 630.00 to be repair with them. does any one knows or have the same problem i have, or if they are any RECAlls on this.

Been having this problem for a while now. Spoke to Nissan and they said that they redesigned the o-ring due to alot of problems. Got home and changed it out. Still leaking. Im going to take a look at it again and this time put some RTV sealant on the o-ring as well. Hopefully this helps!

leaking oil cooler - expensive repair

My 2008 nissan altima i paid 17thousand plus for brand new has the oil leak where the oil is supposed cool down, The job will cost me around 800 dollars, was told this cooler is behind the motor and the motor has to be moved to fix this oil leak. so dissapointed in nissan, yes this should be recalled. single mother no warranty hard to find a good and honest mechanic!!

I have a 2007 nissa altima and been having problem with my oil running out. I brought to Nissan dearlship and was told it was the oil cooler which will cost 800 to fix. I do not recommend anyone getting this brand Nissan. I was review the reviews and everyone is having an issue with this. Nissan should recall and own up to their mistake.

Went in for an oil change at Nissan told me my engine oil cooler was leaking and that I was outside of my warranty. It will cost $650 to fix. Was told the part alone is $400 and they have to drop my engine to replace it. Just checking my oil level every week until I decide if I want to get it fixed or trade it in.

I have two major oil leaks.
One is the oil cooler seal and the other is the oil pressure sensor.
So far I haven't found an auto parts store that carries the oil cooler seal.