The Engine Valve Cover and engine valve gasket in your Nissan are located on top of the engine. These two parts work together to help keep motor oil safely contained. The gasket seals the valve cover to the engine cylinder head, and the motor oil inside helps regulate the engine's temperature and ensure its parts are lubricated enough to move well.
How frequently should you install a replacement Engine Valve Cover? Your Engine Valve Cover is made to last, and may not need replacing for many years after you purchase your vehicle. Keep in mind, though, if it cracks or becomes worn with age, a replacement is necessary. A broken valve cover may cause an oil leak, and if that leak isn't addressed quickly, your vehicle's engine could be damaged.
It could be time to replace the Engine Valve Cover in your Nissan Quest, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Altima, and Nissan Murano if you observe any of these: a strong smell of burning oil, signs of oil leakage, low oil levels or new or worsened misfires in the engine. Take note of oily patches in your typical parking place, the oil indicator light on the dashboard, and the sounds and smells coming from under the hood. Your vehicle might be trying to tell you that you should replace the Engine Valve Cover.
Replacing your Engine Valve Cover at home isn't impossible, but it might require knowledge and specialized tools that might be outside your DIY comfort zone. Head to a local authorized Nissan dealer or service center for reliable repair help and an easy Engine Valve Cover replacement service. All genuine Nissan parts are backed by Nissan's 12-month/12,000-mile (whichever occurs first) limited warranty as long as they're installed by an authorized dealer or service center.
Purchase a top-quality replacement Engine Valve Cover for your Nissan online.
The Engine Valve Cover shown here, part number 132647Y000 fits: Nissan Quest 2004-2009, Nissan Maxima 2002-2008, Nissan Altima 2002-2006, and Nissan Murano 2003-2007.
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COVER ASSY-VALVE ROCKER
Fits Altima, Maxima, Quest