Your Nissan's engine valve gasket and Engine Valve Cover are found at the top of the engine. These two parts work together to help prevent motor oil leaks. The gasket seals the valve cover to the engine cylinder head, and the contained motor oil can help stabilize the engine temperature and keep its parts lubricated.
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. But, if it sustains damage or simply begins to wear out as time passes, it must be replaced. A broken valve cover can lead to an oil leak, and without the proper amount of motor oil, the engine in your Nissan may no longer have proper lubrication.
It may be time to purchase a replacement Engine Valve Cover for your Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra if you notice the smell of burning oil, evidence of an oil leak, a low oil level (even after you top off), or misfiring in your engine. Stay attentive to oil puddles on the ground where you park, the oil indicator light on the dashboard, and the smells and noises that come out of your engine area. Changes in your engine's performance may indicate that you need a replacement Engine Valve Cover.
Changing out the Engine Valve Cover in your vehicle at home is possible, but it might require knowledge and specialized tools that you may not have. Find a nearby authorized Nissan dealer or service center for reliable repair help and an easy Engine Valve Cover replacement service. All genuine Nissan parts come with a Nissan-backed 12-month/12,000-mile (whichever occurs first) limited warranty (if installed by the dealer at the time of purchase).
Purchase a top-quality replacement Engine Valve Cover for your Nissan online.
This Engine Valve Cover, part 13264JA00A fits the following vehicle models and years: Nissan Altima 2007-2013 and Nissan Sentra 2007-2012.
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COVER ASSY-VALVE ROCKER
Fits Altima, Sentra