Motor Mounts for Nissan Quest
Driving around, despite the clearest of conditions, will, over time, start to wear down all the systems and parts that keep your Nissan Quest running smoothly. This is not only true of all the moving parts in your wheels, gearbox, and under the hood, but also of the non-moving parts such as the motor mounts keeping the engine of your vehicle securely in place within the front frame. If you are driving around and you begin to notice louder than normal engine noise, feel excessive vibration in the pedals and steering wheel, or feel the motor jerk back and forth, then you may need replacement motor mounts for Nissan Quest.
How do motor mounts work?There are quite a few different styles of engine mounts available for your Nissan Quest, depending on what it is youre looking to get out of them, but the basic structure is the same. They are steel mounts that bolt into the motor of your vehicle and have various buffering materials attached to the head, which are then bolted into brackets that have been bolted to the frame of your Nissan.
- The most common type of engine mounts utilize a sleeve made of hardened rubber that absorbs motor noise and movement before it gets to the interior of the car. The sleeve is also the most common point of breakdown for mounts with visible signs, including rips, tears, and disintegration. The engine will also move slightly due to the materials elasticity, causing a slight drop in performance.
- For a more high-performance option, polyurethane engine mounts offer a harder and less elastic surface than rubber, meaning the engine is less flexible and will deliver more power to the drive train.
- If youre looking to have your Quest in racing, then you will probably want to go with solid engine mounts. They use no-buffering material to dampen noise and movement, meaning there is metal-on-metal contact between the motor and frame.
- If a quiet and smooth ride are what youre looking for and other engine mounts dont seem to be doing enough, there are hydraulic mounts available that absorb practically all noise and movement from the motor. They were originally designed for cars with small motors that tend to jump around in the frame, causing more noise and shaking. They use a hollowed out tube in the center of the mount that is filled with hydraulic fluid.
A big deciding factor when purchasing replacement parts for your Quest is whether to go with the Original Equipment Manufacturer, also referred to as OEM, or get something aftermarket. The former are designed by the dealer and are customized for your car while the latter is made by third-party companies and are usually more universal with respect to different makes and models of cars.