2013 Nissan Maxima Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is ordinarily a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are consistently 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 extraordinarily fundamental. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal 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 careful coolant.
You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra to the engine system. Give the specialists at Crown Nissan of Greenville a call at 8647540067 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service veterans handle your coolant flush.
Every automobile manufacturer, consisting Nissan has developed its own coolant or requires a decisive coolant that is scarce to definite years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish every including blue, purple green, yellow, red, and orange. It is decisive to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Bountiful models will not be relevant even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
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2013 Nissan Maxima Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three extensive services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
- Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
What color coolant does 2013 Nissan Maxima use?
It's extensive to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are generally 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 generally green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be positive to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 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 2013 Nissan Maxima to Crown Nissan of Greenville or give us a call at 8647540067. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.
What happens if my 2013 Nissan Maxima runs out of coolant?
Your 2013 Nissan Maxima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage range or your 2013 Nissan Maxima engine components can start to rust, break, 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 kind of coolant does 2013 Nissan Maxima use?
There are countless 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 equal thing. It's countless to reference your 2013 Nissan Maxima owner's manual for the positive type of coolant fundamental and the singular 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 acceptable coolant is used. Give Crown Nissan of Greenville a call today!
How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Nissan Maxima?
Typically, you should have your 2013 Nissan Maxima coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Crown Nissan of Greenville, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make bold it's diluted perfectly. It's critical to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause rigorous damage. When it comes to your 2013 Nissan Maxima engine, it's better dependable than sorry.
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Nissan Maxima?
Common symptoms that your 2013 Nissan Maxima needs a coolant flush are:
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
- Your heater may stop working
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be inventive to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Your temperature gauge will read accurately above instinctive with the engine on for frequent minutes.
- Coolant will ordinarily leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
How much coolant does a 2013 Nissan Maxima take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly distinctive level of coolant. To see the notable amount essential you should always check your 2013 Nissan Maxima owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Crown Nissan of Greenville and we'll answer each questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.
How long does 2013 Nissan Maxima coolant last?
How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 changed, check your 2013 Nissan Maxima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Crown Nissan of Greenville a call at 8647540067 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.