2013 Nissan Pathfinder Oil Filter in Mesa, AZ

Replacing both together restores fresh oil and filtration at the same service. A loaded filter can open its bypass valve, allowing oil to circulate without being filtered. The manufacturer's maintenance schedule and the vehicle's service history determine the appropriate maintenance plan.

• The filter captures debris carried by engine oil.
• A new drain plug gasket or washer is used where required.
• The filter seal is checked after the engine runs.

The filter is selected for the engine actually fitted in the Pathfinder. The sealing component is renewed where this engine uses one, and the engine is run so the filter seal can be inspected under operating conditions. This service is designed to restore filtration alongside an oil change.

• Engine-matched oil filter.
• New drain plug gasket or washer where applicable.
• Leak inspection at the filter seal after running the engine.

The engine does not necessarily stop receiving oil when the bypass valve opens, which makes the issue easy to overlook. The concern is that the circulating oil is no longer receiving the filter's debris-removal function. An inspection and service history review can help determine the next maintenance step.

• Debris remains captured in an increasingly loaded filter.
• The bypass valve may open as the filter loads.
• Oil can circulate without filtration.

Filters are not interchangeable across engines simply because they look similar. The correct filter is selected for the engine actually fitted in the vehicle, without substituting a part intended for another application. Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa can match the filter during service.

• Engine displacement: 3.5 liters.
• Engine layout: V6.
• Filter selection is based on the fitted engine.

Fresh oil does not remove the debris already held by a loaded filter. If the bypass valve opens, the engine may receive oil without filtration even though the oil itself is new. The manufacturer's schedule, inspection findings, and service history determine how the maintenance should be handled.

• Fresh oil and a loaded filter are not the same as fresh filtration.
• The filter holds debris carried away by the oil.
• Replacing both supports complete oil and filter service.

Use the online scheduler to request oil and filter service for your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The dealership is located at 2025 W Riverview Auto Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201, just off the Loop 202 and Dobson Road. Review service specials before submitting your appointment request.

• Schedule an appointment online.
• Call 602-905-4731.
• Visit the Mesa service center at 2025 W Riverview Auto Dr.