What happens if the coolant leaks?
If your radiator is leaking, coolant will be lost and the engine will have the potential to overheat. The coolant removes heat from the engine by transferring the heat through a series of coils. If the coolant level drops too much because of a radiator leak, a low coolant light will come on.
Where does coolant leak from Nissan Maxima 3L?
I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima 3L coolent leak coming from the front of the engine, coming from under the alternator mount same as you had. The leak appears to be coming from under the alternator mount.
What happens when coolant leaks in a Nissan?
Widespread transmission failure in 2005-2010 Nissan SUVs and trucks can be traced to coolant leaks from busted radiators. The leaked coolant mixes with transmission fluid creating a toxic mixture, known as the “strawberry milkshake of death”, that destroys everything around it.
Can a coolant leak lead to an oil leak?
If your oil looks good, then you have a leak somewhere. You may need to pressure test the rad for leaks. Maybe leaking a little that you wouldn’t notice a puddle on the ground. Either way there’s a leak somewhere. Coolant can follow alot of of paths, and may not be visible. I just purchased my Altima 2 weeks ago, the head gasket was blown.
Where is the water pump on a Nissan Maxima?
They tell me the water pump has a weep channel about 5 inches below the thermostat housing just above the oil pan. I could not find it. Mine is a 96 Maxima GLE w/ about 75K miles. First off, Stop Leak is the worst thing you can use for nissan coolent systems. Flush that stuff out right away, it clogs up the heater core!!
I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima 3L coolent leak coming from the front of the engine, coming from under the alternator mount same as you had. The leak appears to be coming from under the alternator mount.
Where is the coolant leak on a Nissan club?
First off, Stop Leak is the worst thing you can use for nissan coolent systems. Flush that stuff out right away, it clogs up the heater core!! Anyway about your coolent leak, just by looking at the location on the picture, you see coolent down by the oil pan, most likly it is the water pump. The water pump is located in the timming cover area.
What’s the worst thing to do with a coolant leak?
Mine is a 96 Maxima GLE w/ about 75K miles. First off, Stop Leak is the worst thing you can use for nissan coolent systems. Flush that stuff out right away, it clogs up the heater core!!
They tell me the water pump has a weep channel about 5 inches below the thermostat housing just above the oil pan. I could not find it. Mine is a 96 Maxima GLE w/ about 75K miles. First off, Stop Leak is the worst thing you can use for nissan coolent systems. Flush that stuff out right away, it clogs up the heater core!!