Worst 2002 Altima engine Problems
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- excessive oil consumption
- catalytic converter failed
- blown head gasket
- check engine light is on
- runs roughly, engine shaking
- excessive knocking
- stalls while driving
- white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe
- manifold gasket leaking
- stalls, check engine light on
- won't start
- mysterious oil leak
- runs rough
- surging
- engine failure
- engine locked down
- grinding noise from engine
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