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2018 Nissan Maxima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely important. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading ingredient in the historic 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 constitutional 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 understandable coolant that is unique to discrete years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish all including blue, yellow, red, purple green, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly other level of coolant. To see the explicit amount basic you should always check your 2018 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 sure your vehicle engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.

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

Your 2018 Nissan Maxima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage range or your 2018 Nissan Maxima engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant absolutely due to a leak or scanty fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How long does 2018 Nissan Maxima coolant last?

How frequently 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 divergent information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2018 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.

2018 Nissan Maxima Coolant Flush

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

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2018 Nissan Maxima 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 diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted well. It's laborious to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch all issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2018 Nissan Maxima engine, it's memorable safe than sorry.

What color coolant does 2018 Nissan Maxima use?

It's applicable 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 learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When glancing for the right coolant for your 2018 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 2018 Nissan Maxima to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa or give us a call at 8138291813. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2018 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 same thing. It's meaningful to reference your 2018 Nissan Maxima owner's manual for the decisive type of coolant essential and the personal 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 confident the careful coolant is used. Give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call today!