Nissan cars are remarkably reliable and often capable of running smoothly for hundreds of thousands of miles. All you need to do is take decent care of your Nissan, and it will reward you with fantastic performance for many years to come, perhaps even decades. To help maximize your car’s longevity, here are five key car reliability tips. Scheduling routine services at your local Nissan dealership is probably the most important of them all.
Always Change the Motor Oil on Time
The heart of your car is the engine. Once the engine wears out, it’s usually the end of the road for the car as well. But if you keep your engine healthy, strong, and responsive with routine oil changes, your entire car will perform at its best for longer. Even one missed oil change can accelerate wear and tear inside the engine, so stick to your appointed oil changes like glue.
Keep the Coolant and Fluids Fresh
The coolant prevents overheating, which can shut an engine down like a heart attack. To avoid the risk of overheating, check the level and condition of your coolant regularly, and have it flushed when required. Before winter, you may also need to put in a special coolant to resist the freezing temperatures. Also, keep a close eye on the brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield wiper fluid, refreshing them all when necessary.
Book Maintenance at Your Nissan Dealership
Each part of your car needs routine maintenance to stay in tip-top reliable shape. It’s wise to schedule regular brake inspections, tire rotations, air filter replacements, electrical system checks, transmission services, and every other service your car requires. Our technicians can help you figure out a hassle-free schedule that’s easy to follow.
Protect Your Car During Winter
Our chilly Maine winters can be brutally tough on unprepared cars, damaging both external and internal components. Properly winterize your car as the cold sets in; install winter tires and windshield wipers, change the coolant, wax the bodywork, and put a warming jacket over the battery. Above all, try to avoid parking your car outside overnight during winter, and if you must, consider investing in an insulated car cover.
Treat Your Car Gently When Driving
Various driving habits can also be tough on cars, prematurely robbing them of performance and reliability. Instead of driving unnecessarily aggressively, adopt car-friendly driving habits. Rather than overusing the gas and brake pedals, drive carefully and defensively, releasing the gas to allow inertia to slow your car in advance of stops.
Also, give your car a few minutes to warm up before driving and avoid short trips of under five miles whenever possible, both of which will protect your engine. You can also try to reduce the weight of your car by jettisoning unused items.
For professional vehicle services and expert guidance on maintaining the reliability of your car, pay us a visit. We’d love to help. Visit Bill Dodge Nissan in Saco, ME, today for attentive, personalized customer care.
