The Nissan Altima Valve Stem Oil Seal prevents engine oil from entering the valve stems and burning in the cylinders to maintain power and reduce smoke. Each Valve Stem Oil Seal sits atop the valve guide and meters oil to ensure the stem is always coated in oil. Further, the excess oil is kept from entering the combustion chamber, which helps to maintain steady compression and cleaner emissions. Over the years, Altima has depended on an overhead cam valvetrain. In this design, cam lobes press directly or through followers on the valves. Whether single or dual cams, the Valve Stem Oil Seal performs the same gatekeeping task. Due to regularly being subjected to heat and motion, the engine causes the oil to harden with mileage. As a result of this hardening, the engine may produce bluish exhaust and oil consumption may rise. Both are good indicators that the oil requires replacement. The Valve Stem Oil Seal is unlike valve springs or rocker arms, which can fail all at once due to loss of pressure or lash. On the other hand, the Valve Stem Oil Seal simply loses elasticity. This is a slow process, however, which careful Nissan owners can detect long before it becomes an issue. Early detection can help keep the Altima performing well. Installing a genuine Nissan seal will promptly restore proper oil control.
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