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Nissan Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly 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 reduce the fun point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely necessary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential ingredient in the distinguished 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 fair 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 advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Nissan has developed its own coolant or requires a careful coolant that is rare to assorted years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, blue, purple yellow, green, and orange. It is crucial to do your research if you plan to shop, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Huge models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy Nissan offers a collection of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop 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 big price.

How often should you change coolant in a Nissan?

Typically, you should have your Nissan 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's discrete to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dangerous damage. When it comes to your Nissan engine, it's better safe than liable.

What color coolant does Nissan use?

It's exciting 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 Nissan, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Nissan to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa or give us a call at 8138291813. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Common symptoms that your Nissan needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does Nissan 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 basic to reference your Nissan owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant needed and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Nissan trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make positive the slight coolant is used. Give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call today!

What happens if my Nissan runs out of coolant?

Your Nissan doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a definite percentage differ or your Nissan engine components 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 long does Nissan coolant last?

How normally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are several 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 conspicuous information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Nissan 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.

Nissan Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a Nissan take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly chance level of coolant. To see the coherent amount dominant you should always check your Nissan owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa and we'll interpretation any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To prevent burns, make bold your vehicle engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.