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Nissan Maxima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is constantly 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 bitter point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the crucial ingredient in the popular 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 appropriate coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water further, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being further to the engine system. Give the advisors 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 vehicle manufacturer, including Nissan has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to definitive years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including blue, purple green, yellow, red, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to browse, flush, or replace the coolant in your automobile. Innumerable 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 purchase coolant or antifreeze from Courtesy Nissan of Tampa directly at a awesome price.

How much coolant does a Nissan Maxima take or need?

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

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

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

Nissan Maxima Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my Nissan Maxima runs out of coolant?

Your Nissan Maxima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a careful percentage mixture or your Nissan Maxima engine components can start to rust, damage, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant completely 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.

What color coolant does Nissan Maxima use?

It's decisive 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 studying for the right coolant for your 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 Nissan Maxima to Courtesy Nissan of Tampa or give us a call at 8138291813. Schedule service online and use one of our innumerable coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does Nissan Maxima coolant last?

How mostly 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 definite information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Nissan Maxima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Nissan of Tampa a call at 8138291813 at this moment 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Nissan Maxima?

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a Nissan Maxima?

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