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2012 Nissan Maxima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is often a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily present. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the basic ingredient in the common term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the essential coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call at 8138291813 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Nissan has developed its own coolant or requires a recognizable coolant that is scarce to diverse years and models. There are several colors of coolants to help distinguish every including purple red, green, blue, yellow, and orange. It is wide to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy Nissan offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save immediately. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still invest coolant or antifreeze from Courtesy Nissan of Tampa directly at a great price.

What happens if my 2012 Nissan Maxima runs out of coolant?

Your 2012 Nissan Maxima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage alter or your 2012 Nissan Maxima engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2012 Nissan Maxima?

Common symptoms that your 2012 Nissan Maxima needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Your heater may prohibit working
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Your temperature gauge will embrace properly above regular with the engine on for assorted minutes.
  • Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
  • Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

What color coolant does 2012 Nissan Maxima use?

It's splendid to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2012 Nissan Maxima, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2012 Nissan Maxima to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa or give us a call at 8138291813. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.

How much coolant does a 2012 Nissan Maxima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the accurate reward instinctive you should always check your 2012 Nissan Maxima owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make hopeful your vehicle engine is chummy before checking your coolant level.

How long does 2012 Nissan Maxima coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be interchanged, check your 2012 Nissan Maxima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call at 8138291813 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

2012 Nissan Maxima Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three basic services.

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of particles, sediment, corrosion,and rust
  • Refilling the system with the fitting coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly

What kind of coolant does 2012 Nissan Maxima use?

There are many types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the identical thing. It's vital to reference your 2012 Nissan Maxima owner's manual for the certain type of coolant fundamental and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Nissan Maxima trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the authentic coolant is used. Give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a 2012 Nissan Maxima?

Typically, you should have your 2012 Nissan Maxima coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile into Courtesy Nissan of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make satisfied it's diluted correctly. It's dramatic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make satisfied you catch any issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your 2012 Nissan Maxima engine, it's better safe than culpable.