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larryg · 08-17-2006, 07:04 PM

OK, I'm a n00b here but I've been around a bit. However, I didn't have much luck doing a search. Anyway, I recently purchased a 2003 Maxima 6spd with about 46K miles on it. I had the oil changed at a Jiffy Lube (about 2K miles ago) and lately I've noticed the oil light gives a quick flicker and I hear a little rattle when I start the car. I remember issues with other manufacturers where the OEM oil filter had a check valve in it but the aftermarket ones did not. The check valve kept oil from draining back when the engine was off. Am I dealing with a similar situation here or do I need to look elsewhere.

Thanks,
Larry

08-17-2006, 07:04 PM	#23
larryg Newbie - Just Registered Join Date: Jun 2006 iTrader: (0) Posts: 4	OK, I'm a n00b here but I've been around a bit. However, I didn't have much luck doing a search. Anyway, I recently purchased a 2003 Maxima 6spd with about 46K miles on it. I had the oil changed at a Jiffy Lube (about 2K miles ago) and lately I've noticed the oil light gives a quick flicker and I hear a little rattle when I start the car. I remember issues with other manufacturers where the OEM oil filter had a check valve in it but the aftermarket ones did not. The check valve kept oil from draining back when the engine was off. Am I dealing with a similar situation here or do I need to look elsewhere. Thanks, Larry