Had my oil changed and was surprised to find they had to put a quart of coolant in. This seems excessive to me for 14k miles, but what do I know

 

Here is my take on this. Your invoice lists "1 Quart" of antrfreeze, because of the billing at that dealership. I highly doubt that 1 quart was put into your car.

I see it more as a product accountability and inventory issue, not a mechanical issue.

Keep an eye on your overflow reservoir, and add distilled water as needed to refill.

 

They didn't charge me for it. The dealer I got my maxima from does free oil changes and free fluid top offs. Also, they specifically told me they put a quart of coolant in. I asked if that was normal and they said it wasnt uncommon for Nissans. I understand they probably/maybe bill nissan for it, but they still pointed out that they put a quart of coolant in
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"they said it wasnt uncommon for Nissans"

I call BULL!

 

I don't know. I had to add coolant to my 2002 SE from time to time, I had to add coolant to my 2012 Quest and 2012 Altima SR. All have the VQ. I do not remember ever having to add coolant at the 14K mile mark though

 

Ya, sounded to me like "I have no idea why it was low". Not too worried about it, just found it a little strange

 

Not very often you can go into a Nissan service dept and get good info.....

 

If it consumes more coolant, I would get a second top up on record with the dealer, then request a cooling system pressure test. Could be a simple as a cracked overflow bottle or a more serious head gasket or just a hose leak .