2012 Nissan Maxima Coolant

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2012 Nissan Maxima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continuously 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the central ingredient in the common 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 buy ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can buy full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the experts at Coggin Nissan at the Avenues a call at 9047478567 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 precise coolant that is awesome to personal years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to help distinguish any including yellow, blue, purple red, green, and orange. It is imperative 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.

Nissan Avenues offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help 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 Coggin Nissan at the Avenues directly at a curious value.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2012 Nissan Maxima?

Common symptoms that your 2012 Nissan Maxima needs a coolant flush are:

Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Sediment or rust will be accessible in the coolant
Your temperature gauge will read well above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
Your heater may stop working
Coolant will naturally 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 secure to smell an chance burning odor coming from under the hood.
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine

What color coolant does 2012 Nissan Maxima use?

It's significant 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 positive to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2012 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 2012 Nissan Maxima to Coggin Nissan at the Avenues or give us a call at 9047478567. Schedule service online and use one of our innumerable coolant flush coupons to save today.

What happens if my 2012 Nissan Maxima runs out of coolant?

Your 2012 Nissan Maxima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a fearless percentage range or your 2012 Nissan Maxima engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exactly 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 often should you change coolant in a 2012 Nissan Maxima?

Typically, you should have your 2012 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 transport your vehicle into Coggin Nissan at the Avenues, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted correctly. It's clear to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause harsh damage. When it comes to your 2012 Nissan Maxima engine, it's better secure than apologetic.

How long does 2012 Nissan Maxima coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are innumerable 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 2012 Nissan Maxima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Coggin Nissan at the Avenues a call at 9047478567 now 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.

What kind of coolant does 2012 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 represent the same thing. It's lanky to reference your 2012 Nissan Maxima owner's manual for the clear type of coolant crucial and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Nissan Maxima skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the ample coolant is used. Give Coggin Nissan at the Avenues a call today!