2018 Nissan Altima Coolant

2018 Nissan Altima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is naturally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are generally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the favored 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 correct 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 mentors handle your coolant flush.

Every automobile manufacturer, incorporating Nissan has developed its own coolant or requires a explicit coolant that is unique to different years and models. There are plentiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including blue, purple yellow, green, red, and orange. It is hard 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 assist you save today. To search all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Courtesy Nissan of Tampa directly at a appropriate price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2018 Nissan Altima?

Common symptoms that your 2018 Nissan Altima needs a coolant flush are:

• Your heater may avert working
• Sometimes, albeit astonishing, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Coolant will continuously leak out when the engine is engaging. Check the ground when you park.
• Sediment or rust will be clear in the coolant
• Your temperature gauge will read well above actual with the engine on for a few minutes.
• Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood

2018 Nissan Altima Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does 2018 Nissan Altima use?

It's heavy 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2018 Nissan Altima, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2018 Nissan Altima to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa or give us a call at 8138291813. Schedule service online and use one of our frequent coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does 2018 Nissan Altima coolant last?

How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious 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 definite information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2018 Nissan Altima 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.

How often should you change coolant in a 2018 Nissan Altima?

Typically, you should have your 2018 Nissan Altima coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Courtesy Nissan of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's crucial to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy damage. When it comes to your 2018 Nissan Altima engine, it's better secure than contrite.

What happens if my 2018 Nissan Altima runs out of coolant?

Your 2018 Nissan Altima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a authentic percentage range or your 2018 Nissan Altima 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.

What kind of coolant does 2018 Nissan Altima 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 alike thing. It's main to reference your 2018 Nissan Altima owner's manual for the additional type of coolant mandatory and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Nissan Altima trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the normal coolant is used. Give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call today!

How much coolant does a 2018 Nissan Altima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the individual fee preeminent you should always check your 2018 Nissan Altima 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 stop burns, make convinced your car engine is pleasant before checking your coolant level.