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Sammamish Drivers: Why is Your 2018 Nissan Titan Making a Whining Noise?
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(Posted on Mar 17, 2019 at 06:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Titan has been making a whining noise when I try to start it. The engine eventually turns over, so Iâ€™m not sure if itâ€™s something to be concerned about: what do you think?

Thanks,
Brian

Hi, Brian!

It sounds like your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s starter motor is beginning to fail and, unfortunately, this is something to be concerned about.

Two gears must mesh together for your engine to turn over: one is at the end of your starter motor and the other is connected to the drivetrain's flywheel.

When you turn the key, these two gears should spin together and start your Titanâ€™s engine. It appears that the components are not properly or consistently moving: this produces a whining noise.

This is an issue that will only get worse and result in your engine completely failing to turn over. You should take your truck to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at it. Unfortunately, you may need to get a new starter motor.

Thanks for the question, Brian. Donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.

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Sammamish WA: Why is Your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ Gas Mileage Falling?
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(Posted on Mar 17, 2019 at 12:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Iâ€™ve recently noticed that my 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ gas mileage has decreased for no obvious reason. My friend said it could be due to a problem with its oxygen sensor: what do you think?

Thanks,
Maggie
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Hi, Maggie!

If youâ€™re seeing your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ gas mileage drop inexplicably, it could indeed be due to a problem with your oxygen sensor.

The oxygen sensor is located in your vehicleâ€™s exhaust and reads the percentage of O2 the car is expelling.

The sensor will detect if your engine is running lean or rich and send a message to the carâ€™s ECU to adjust the fuel/oxygen mixture accordingly.

Of course, if the oxygen sensor isn't working properly it may pick up false readings and get your ECU to send an unnecessary amount of fuel to the engine: this would result in your gas mileage dropping.

A faulty oxygen sensor tends to get worse over time and can raise your carâ€™s fuel consumption by up to 20%. This is an issue you should fix now before it costs you more money at the pumps.

My advice is to call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at your Kicks.

Thanks for the question, Maggie. Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Why is Your 2019 Nissan Rogue Using so Much Oil in Sammamish, WA?
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(Posted on Mar 16, 2019 at 04:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

I do a lot of driving in my 2019 Nissan Rogue so try to look out for any maintenance issues. Iâ€™ve noticed that itâ€™s using about a quart of oil every 500 miles and been told this is down to a problem with the valve guides: is this correct?

Thanks,
Andy

Hi, Andy!

Itâ€™s not unusual for high mileage cars to use a quart of oil between every 1,000-5,000 miles. But if your 2019 Nissan Rogue is using this amount every 500 miles, that is excessive. This could be the result of worn valve guides or too much distance between them.

If the valve guide seals are cracked, missing, worn, broken, or have been improperly installed the engine will also consume too much oil.

The problems mentioned above will cause your Rogue's powerplant to suck oil down the guides between the cylinders.

This issue could also be the result of broken piston rings or wear in the cylinders. So the best thing for you to do is call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians inspect yourÂ car.

Thanks for the question, Andy. Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Why is Your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Overheating in Sammamish, Washington?
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(Posted on Mar 16, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has started overheating. I've heard this could be down to a problem with the thermostat: what do you think?

Thanks,
Andrew

Hi, Andrew!

Iâ€™m sorry to hear about the problem with your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. A number of things could cause an engine to overheat, one of them is a malfunctioning thermostat.

Your thermostat monitors your engineâ€™s temperature and opens a valve to circulate coolant when itâ€™s necessary: this process usually happens at around 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

If your carâ€™s thermostat is broken, it may not open the valve when necessary. This deprives the engine of its much-needed coolant and ultimately results in the drivetrain overheating.

If your car overheats it can lead to catastrophic engine failure, as components seize together due to the extreme heat. A broken thermostat isnâ€™t the only problem that might cause this, having air in the coolant line or a lack of oil could also be to blame.

You should call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians inspect your Pathfinder.

Thanks for the question, Andrew! Donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you ever need anything else.

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Why Does Your 2019 Nissan Sentra Smell Like Rotten Eggs in Sammamish, WA?
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(Posted on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

It sometimes smells like rotten eggs in my 2019 NissanÂ SentraÂ while Iâ€™m driving. I've heardÂ that this could beÂ down to an issue with the catalytic converter: what do you think?

Thanks,
Joe

Hi, Joe!

Although there are a few things which could cause your 2019 Nissan Sentra to start smelling like rotten eggs, the most common reason is a problem with the catalytic converter.

The compound which makes the rotten egg smell is called hydrogen sulfide. This is a product of the small amount of sulfur found in gasoline.

The catalytic converterâ€™s job is to transform the compound mentioned above into sulfur dioxide which is odorless.

When a catalytic converter breaks or its filters become blocked, it canâ€™t transform the sulfur into an odorless form. Although this is the most common cause, the smell of rotten eggs could be the result of an engine thatâ€™s running too hot or a problem with your carâ€™s fuel pressure regulator.

My advice is to call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look at your Sentra.

Thanks for the question, Joe! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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