Scheduled Maintenance for Nissan: Essential Care Tips

Your Nissan has a maintenance schedule, which is listed in your owner’s manual. It lists all maintenance tasks and the mileage when they should be completed. Keeping up to date with maintenance ensures your Nissan will always work efficiently and enjoy a long life. As your Nissan dealer, we want to tell you about a few examples of Nissan scheduled maintenance we provide.

 

Nissan Scheduled Maintenance Available at Your Nissan Dealer

Engine Oil Replacement

Oil is vital for your engine, as it helps keep it clean and working efficiently. It lubricates countless components, allowing them to move smoothly rather than grinding against each other, and this helps reduce wear and tear. Oil additives break down carbon deposits that could cause engine blockages and protect against rust. The fast-moving oil also has a cooling effect on hot engine components.

It’s usually replaced after 7,500 miles but can be replaced sooner if your Nissan has heavy usage. Older oil is less effective at lubricating components, and they will need replacement sooner than necessary. During an oil change, we drain the old oil and remove and replace the oil filter. An old filter can become partially blocked with dirt, restricting oil flow. We then seal the oil sump and refill your oil.

 

Tire Rotation

Tire tread helps your Nissan stop faster when necessary and provides traction that allows you to drive and corner easily. As time passes, it wears down naturally due to friction with the surface. It can also be damaged if the tires aren’t rotated. Tires that stay in the same position on your vehicle develop specific wear patterns due to weight distribution and wheel alignment, and a tire rotation helps prevent this.

Your tires are usually rotated every 7,500 miles. Our technicians remove your tires and shift each tire to a new position. The new positions tires move to are determined by your drivetrain.  If you have an RWD, your rear wheels suffer increased wear, while the reverse is true with an FWD. Moving tires to new positions allows them to wear down relatively evenly and saves money as there’s a longer gap between tire replacements.

 

Brake Fluid Replacement

Brake fluid provides the hydraulic pressure that allows your brakes to work. They force the calipers to close on the wheel rotors, allowing the brake pads to generate the friction that stops your car. The fluid absorbs water over time, making it more likely to overheat as the water inside can boil.

The fluid is usually checked and replaced after 30,000 miles. Replacing the fluid provides a faster braking response, which can be the difference between a near miss and an accident.

If you’d like to know more about your next scheduled maintenance or book maintenance, contact our service department today at Alan Webb Nissan in Vancouver, WA.

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