Service FAQs: Secrets to giving your Nissan a longer, healthier life
The service and maintenance experts at Nissan of Meridian in Meridian, MS can tell you there's a simple way to help your Nissan car, truck or SUV last longer and perform better: Allow us to take good care of it for you. With a complete schedule of regular, factory-recommended maintenance, your Nissan vehicle has a far better chance to provide all the performance and reliability you're looking for while saving you money over the long run.
What are the most important services my Nissan needs during its first two years?
During the first two years, it's important to rotate tires and maintain coolant and transmission fluid levels. But the most valuable maintenance service for your Nissan is a regular oil change. It's inexpensive and its benefits far outweigh the cost. The reason it matters is because an oil change helps protect your engine from the never-ending airborne assault by tiny enemies like dirt, grime and tiny metal fragments that can work their way into your engine.
How often do I need an oil change for my car, truck, or SUV?
There was a time when mechanics routinely recommended an oil change as often as every 3,000 - 5,000 miles. That's still true if you're using conventional motor oil, but with today's more refined synthetic oils, your Nissan can go as long as 7,500 to 10,000 miles. That doesn't necessarily mean that you should go that long, however. If you drive a lot of stop-and-go miles in more urban areas, you might need a change more often. Ask us for details.
What are the signs that my car's brakes need repair or replacement?
Your brakes have ways of sending distress signals to you when they're starting to need attention. If you hear a squeaking sound as you step on the brake pedal, that's a pretty sure sign your brake pads are starting to wear out. It's a good idea to see us soon for a brake check because before long, the brake pads may lose enough material that your rotors start wearing out, and that's a more expensive repair. See us early to help minimize your costs.
When should I replace my car's battery?
Unlike your brakes, your battery doesn't send out audible signals that it's starting to wear out. A battery can slowly lose its ability to charge and then one day when you're a long way from your home near Meridian, MS, your battery could simply not start your car. To prevent that from happening, ask us to check your battery's charging power with every oil change. If you need a new battery, we can tell you before it dies and leaves you stranded.
What do I need to have ready for my next service appointment?
Many conscientious Nissan owners keep a record of their service and repair events: A practice we highly recommend. It helps you keep track of what service is due next, and it also helps you keep an eye on warranties, like the one for your battery or your tires. We suggest bringing that record to your next appointment so we can see what services you've had done and what services your Nissan might need fairly soon.
Ask a service manager to help you set up a regular maintenance plan
At Nissan of Meridian, we can provide Nissan factory recommendations for all the key components in your car. If you'd like to tell us about how you drive and your common driving surfaces, we can custom-tailor your schedule to fit your driving style and road conditions. Let's form a partnership to follow the "best practices" for maintaining your Nissan so we can help extend the life and health of your Nissan car, truck or SUV, together.
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