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Nissan Versa: Do-it-yourself - Engine cooling system

The engine cooling system of your Nissan Versa is filled directly at the factory with a precise, pre-diluted mixture composed of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% clean water to provide reliable, year-round antifreeze and thermal cooling protection.

This specialized antifreeze solution contains active rust and corrosion inhibitors designed to protect internal metal components. Additional engine cooling system chemical additives are entirely unnecessary.

WARNING

  • Never attempt to remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Always wait patiently until the engine and radiator have cooled down completely.

    Severe thermal burns and scalds could be caused by high-pressure hot fluid or steam escaping rapidly from the cooling system.

  • The coolant reservoir tank is equipped with a specialized pressure-type reservoir cap. To prevent engine overheating or damage, always use only an authentic Genuine NISSAN coolant reservoir cap as a direct replacement.

CAUTION

  • Never use any aftermarket cooling system additives such as commercial radiator stop-leak sealers. Chemical additives can clog the narrow passages of the cooling system and cause expensive damage to the engine, transmission, or cooling components.
  • When adding or replacing coolant fluid, be sure to use exclusively Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or an exact certified equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) comes pre-diluted to provide dependable freeze protection down to -34º F (-37º C). If additional freeze protection is required due to harsh winter weather conditions where you operate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate carefully following the mixing directions printed on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the manufacturer's instructions precisely to maintain a minimum antifreeze protection level down to -34º F (-37º C).

    The use of alternative coolant solutions other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or a verified equivalent may cause severe damage to your Nissan Versa engine cooling system.

  • The standard operational life expectancy of the original factory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years, whichever comes first. Mixing any other type or color of coolant—including older Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Green)—or utilizing ordinary non-distilled water will significantly reduce the life expectancy and protective qualities of the factory-fill coolant.

    For additional technical information, refer to the "Maintenance and schedules" section of this manual.

Checking engine coolant level

Checking the engine coolant reservoir level relative to MIN and MAX marks under the hood of a Nissan Versa

Check the coolant fluid level in the transparent reservoir tank only when the engine is completely cold. If you observe that the coolant level is at or below the MIN level mark B , add fresh coolant mixture until the level reaches the upper MAX level mark A .

Your Nissan Versa contains factory-fill Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The design life expectancy of this factory coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any unauthorized coolant type or using non-distilled water will diminish the life expectancy of the factory-fill fluid. For additional details, refer to the "Maintenance and schedules" section of this manual.

If your vehicle cooling system frequently requires coolant top-offs, it is strongly recommended that you visit an authorized NISSAN dealer to diagnose the issue professionally.

Changing engine coolant

An authorized NISSAN dealer can perform a complete engine coolant flush and replacement service for your vehicle. The exact step-by-step service procedure can be found detailed in the official NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper coolant servicing can result in reduced heater core performance and dangerous engine overheating.

WARNING

  • To avoid the extreme danger of being scalded, never attempt to change or flush the coolant when the engine is hot.
  • Never remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine or radiator is hot. Serious chemical burns could be caused by pressurized boiling fluid or steam escaping abruptly from the coolant reservoir.

Used engine coolant must be collected and disposed of properly according to environmental standards.

Always check and conform to your local municipal regulations regarding automotive fluid disposal.