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How to Know if Your Brake Pedal Should be Repaired or Replaced

There are different issues that can come up with your brake pedal and those issues can stop the brake from working like it is meant to work. Our team at Nissan of Meridian is here to make sure that you are informed about all things vehicle-related and that you know when your brake pedal needs to be repaired or replaced.

If you press your foot down on the brake pedal in your vehicle, that pedal should feel firm beneath your foot. It should not push down too easily. It should not be soft. It should not feel spongy in any…

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The Right Way to Pack the Roadside Emergency Kit

The crew at Nissan of Meridian wanted to lessen your chances of trouble on the road by helping you to pack a roadside emergency kit correctly.

The most important thing in your emergency kit will be your flashlight. Don't forget to place a bunch of new batteries in the kit too in case your stranded the entire night.

Bring a small first-aid kit so you can tend to any number of little injuries while you are waiting for help.

Inside the kit should be a box of tools that include pliers, wrenches, a socket set, hammer, screwdriver, knife, scissors…

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Enjoy Incredible Horsepower and Great Gas Mileage With the 2018 Rogue

The 2018 Rogue is a crossover SUV that blends comfort, style, and power. Nissan has packed this vehicle with dozens of cutting-edge features that can’t be found anywhere else. Even though the Rogue has the power you want, you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank every time you pull into the gas station.

Nissan’s hybrid technology optimizes the Rogue’s engine at all speeds. While coasting, the powertrain will seamlessly switch over to the batteries so that you can get up to 35 mpg on the highway.

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Nissan Titan: The Every-Duty Truck

What do you demand from your truck? We’re excited to show you the different performance features of this popular full-size pickup truck, the 2018 Nissan Titan

With a V8 Titan Endurance gas engine, you have up to 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque under the hood of your pickup truck. Even better is that the engine uses a variable valve event and lift technology that helps to improve your fuel efficiency without sacrificing power.

Coupled with this powerful engine, is an adaptable 4-wheel drive system. If you’re driving on the highway on a clear day, you probably…

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Enhance Safety for Your Family in the Nissan Maxima

With its 300-horsepower performance and sculpted aerodynamic design, the Nissan Maxima seems tailor-made for sports-car enthusiasts who also crave luxury. But seating for five, fuel efficiency at 30 MPG and numerous safety features make this full-size sedan a natural for family transportation.

The most precious passengers, your kids, are protected by the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children System. With it, you can easily secure compatible child restraints in the back without the inconvenience of a locking clip or seat belts. If you experience an accident...

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Are Your Headlights in Subpar Condition?

Your car's headlights are the first thing oncoming traffic sees when you drive at night or on a 2-lane road. Because of this, it's very important you keep your headlights in perfect condition. Have you recently noticed a problem with your headlights? It's time to figure out what the problem could be.

A common issue with headlights is simply that the bulbs burn out. LED bulbs occasionally need to be replaced. Your technician may need to remove your car's bumper to do this but can perform the change quite easily. Another problem could be that the…

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Does Your Vehicle Need Alignment Service?

You've started to notice the tell-tale signs of misaligned wheels, but you're wondering if you can push that maintenance off to save some money. Maybe it was the vibration in the steering wheel starting to irritate your hands on local Meridian, MS streets, or the way you always seem to pull to the right or left while going straight. Regardless, if you aim to save money down the road, have the car inspected for alignment issues.

A misaligned vehicle may seem completely drivable, but the real costs sneak up on you in lost fuel efficiency and uneven tire…

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How do Extreme Weather Temperatures Affect Car Batteries?

Enjoying the seasons is so much easier when you’re not stranded on a bitterly cold or brutally hot day with a dead battery. If you live in an area that doesn’t maintain a moderate temperature all year, you know all too well what temperature extremes can mean to your battery’s operation. Keeping it maintained will alleviate problems down the road.

Cold creates a great deal of extra work for your vehicle’s system. When the temperature drops below freezing, motor oil begins to thicken. It takes more energy from the starter relay and the battery to turn…

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Move Over to Prevent a Fatality

All 50 states have what is known as the "Move Over Laws" these laws state that drivers need to switch into a farther lane or if that is not possible to do safely, to slow down. It is recommended that drivers slow down by at least 15 mph to reduce the risk of causing a highway fatality.

According to the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition, more than 200 highway workers are killed…

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Do You Know How Often You Should Really Change Your Oil?

Do you know how often you should really change the oil in your vehicle? Is there a chance you are changing the oil too often? Could you be wasting time, money and energy? It's a myth that every car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles. Older vehicles typically needed oil changes at such intervals. Newer cars in the past 20 years have been designed to last much longer without an oil change.

A typical oil change for a modern vehicle is 7,000 miles. You can consult your owner's manual for your specific suggested intervals. You…

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