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Burien Drivers: What Happens if You Run Out of Oil in Your 2018 Nissan Versa?
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(Posted on Nov 29, 2018 at 10:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

Iâ€™m just after picking up a new 2018 Nissan Versa and couldnâ€™t be happier. I have to be honest and say Iâ€™ve never taken very good care of my cars before, but they seemed to run just fine. My father always tells me to keep my engine oil topped up, but what would happen if I ran out?

Thanks,
Maggie

Hi, Maggie!

Well, Iâ€™m happy to hear your lack of maintenance hasnâ€™t caused you any serious problems before. But the Nissan Versa is a great model, so letâ€™s try to look after it. The oil in your engine is what keeps the fast moving parts sliding smoothly instead of grinding against each other.

If your oil gets seriously low these parts will produce extreme heat as they rub off each other. Eventually, these components will fuse together, resulting in a seized engine.

Generally speaking, seized engines aren't cheap to fix. There's also the possibility that the damage will be irreparable, meaning youâ€™ll need to get a replacement. Either way, this type of issue produces a considerable bill.

You should get your car serviced at the recommended intervals: this will help ensure none of your liquids get too low. If the oil warning light comes on in your Versa between visits to the shop, you'll need to top up the engine as soon as possible.

Thanks for the question, Maggie! Please contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if anything else comes up.Â