- Helps prevent oil leaks
- Sealed to the cylinder head by the valve gasket
- Replace when worn or leaking
Your Nissan Engine Valve Cover and engine valve gasket sit on top of your engine. Together, the two parts help prevent motor oil leaks. The valve cover sits atop your engine, the gasket seals it up, and motor oil can help stabilize the engine temperature and ensure its parts are lubricated enough to move well.
How often do you need to replace the Engine Valve Cover? Your Engine Valve Cover is made to last, and may only need replacing if you've been in an accident. However, if it sustains damage or simply begins to wear out as time passes, you'll need to replace it ASAP. A broken valve cover could potentially 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 might be time for a replacement Engine Valve Cover for your Nissan Pathfinder if you observe any of these: the smell of burning oil, any sign of a motor oil leak, low oil levels or engine misfiring. Take note of oily patches in your typical parking place, your Nissan's dashboard oil light, and the smells and noises that come out of your engine area. Your vehicle might be trying to tell you that it's time for a new 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 might be outside your DIY comfort zone. Find a nearby authorized Nissan service center or dealer for professional help and Engine Valve Cover replacement. All genuine Nissan parts come with a Nissan-backed 12,000-mile/12-month (whichever happens 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's engine now.
The Engine Valve Cover shown here, part number 132645W51A, fits: Nissan Pathfinder.
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