The valve protects the valvetrain of the engine from dirt outside the environment while keeping the oil inside the engine. The valve cover gasket seals the cover to the rest of the engine to keep the oil from escaping the head and pressure inside the engine. If you are experiencing a burning smell near the engine, seeing visible oil leaks on the valve cover, engine is always low on oil or running rough and misfiring the nyou may have to replace your valve cover with gasket. Leaks on the valve cover is critical and can result to overheating or complete engine failure if neglected and not looked after immediately. Compatible with the following vehicles: 2007-2013 Altima2.5L 2007-2012 Sentra 2.5L Replaces part numbers: 13264JA00A, 13270JA00A, CNVG-D1230, CNVGD1230 This is a compatible replacement part manufactured by AA Ignition. This valve cover with gasket is NOT a genuine OEM part. Vehicle makes and their associated vehicle models and part numbers are used in this listing only to identify the vehicles this valve cover with gasket fits.