Nissan Battery Care: Maximize Life and Performance

Regularly scheduled auto maintenance is a form of preventative care, as it reduces or eliminates the need for later repairs. It also ensures your Nissan maintains its value and continues to work efficiently. As your Nissan dealership, we want to give you a few examples of the types of Nissan maintenance we provide. Oil Changes Regular oil changes help keep your engine clean and prevent damage, as oil additives break down harmful engine deposits and protect against rust. Oil lubricates your engine components, providing a protective coating that reduces friction damage and unnecessary wear and tear. Depending on your Nissan model, it may use conventional or synthetic oil. more Conventional oil needs to be replaced every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, while longer-lasting synthetic oil should be changed every 7,500 to 15,000 miles. Both types of oil become sluggish as they age due to the accumulation of dirt and other minute debris from the engine. This reduces their ability to lubricate the engine effectively. We can change the oil and install a new oil filter while you wait. Tire Rotations Rotating the tires reduces wear and tear on the tread and increases their working life. While you can't prevent the gradual loss of tread due to surface friction, a tire rotation can protect against other forms of damage. Each tire position generates a specific wear pattern. Over time, continued damage to the same tire sections will cause leaks or a blowout. Tire rotations are usually performed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, depending on your Nissan model, tire type, driving conditions, and driving habits. Our technicians move each tire to a different position, helping to equalize wear so that each tire abrades at a relatively similar rate. Rotating your tires also reduces strain and damage to other components like the brakes, struts, shocks, and axles. Air Filter Replacement Your engine requires huge quantities of air for combustion. This might seem odd, but it's essential as the fuel requires air to burn efficiently. Air enters through the radiator grille and passes into the engine air filter. The filter's concertina-like folds trap dirt and dust before allowing the now clean air to enter the engine and mix with the fuel. The air filter will become clogged with dirt over time and should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. If the filter isn't replaced, the level of air in the fuel-air mixture drops, and your engine will become fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine lowers fuel economy, as most of the fuel used doesn't burn due to the lack of air. In addition, the spark plugs, ignition coils, cylinders, and pistons will all suffer unnecessary damage. Book your next maintenance by contacting our service department at Ken Ganley Nissan Mayfield in Mayfield Heights, OH.

A car battery, like all components, has a limited lifespan and will eventually fail. Fortunately, the battery always shows some signs that something is wrong, so you have enough time to replace it before it dies. As your Nissan dealership, we'd like you to know a few signs you need to visit us for a battery replacement. Dim Headlights Dim headlights can be a sign that your battery is failing. When your engine is switched off, the battery supplies power to all your Nissan's systems until the engine is running again. If the battery is weak, it can't store enough power to supply all the systems. This can mean a system receives enough power to switch on but not enough to work as efficiently as it should. more You can test the battery to check if it's weak by rechecking the headlight brightness when the engine is switched on. If the lights burn brighter, your battery is probably running out of juice. Alternatively, if the lights are still dim, you may need replacement headlight bulbs. If the battery seems to be the problem, we'll check it to confirm the diagnosis and install a new one to fix the problem. Check Battery Light The battery light looks like a line drawing of a battery with + and - signs. This light illuminates in response to any issue that affects the electrical system. Sensors are attached to all your Nissan's important components, and they continually supply information to your vehicle computer. These sensors can detect even minute changes in their connected component. A healthy battery supplies 12.6 volts, while at 12.3 volts, it's at 3/4 charge. If the sensors detect the battery voltage at 12.2 or lower, they inform your computer, and the warning light will light up. Our technicians will test your battery, and we can install a new one in minutes if the original is failing. Rotten Egg Smell A rotten egg smell from under the hood means your battery is weakening. This nasty smell is produced by hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is a corrosive, toxic gas that can form when a battery is failing. A battery contains sulfuric acid, which is used to provide the chemical reactions that enable the battery to store and supply electricity. The acid slowly breaks down naturally as the battery ages, and hydrogen gas is released as part of the breakdown process. Hydrogen gas wafts out of the battery and mixes with sulfur molecules in the engine compartment, forming hydrogen sulfide. We can't fix the worn battery, but we can install a new one to prevent it from failing. If you suspect your battery is in trouble, contact us today at Ken Ganley Nissan Mayfield in Mayfield Heights, OH.

If you're searching for a small SUV at your Nissan dealership, you have two incredible options. Compare the 2025 Kicks subcompact to the 2025 Rogue compact crossover to see which one better fits your lifestyle. Power and Performance The Kicks comes with a 141-horsepower engine, while the Rogue pushes the envelope to 201 horses. Both models have a continuously variable automatic transmission and offer standard front-wheel and optional all-wheel drive. The Kicks gets up to 35 highway miles per gallon while the Rogue gives you up to 37 highway mpg. more Interior Space and Features Both crossovers give you generous room for cargo, with about 30 cubic feet in the rear of the Kicks and 32 in the Rogue. Space more than doubles in either model when you fold down the second row. Keyless entry and push-button start are standard for the Kicks, which was fully redesigned in 2025. These features are added to the higher trims of the Rogue. You can upgrade the Kicks with single-zone automatic climate control, with available dual-zone and tri-zone automatic climate control offered for the larger SUV. Common options include a panoramic sunroof, remote start, and ambient interior lighting. Infotainment Tech The Kicks has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, while the Rogue comes with a standard 8-inch screen. Both SUVs have a 7-inch digital driver information display, Bluetooth, USB, voice recognition, and a four-speaker stereo. The Rogue adds standard satellite radio, which is optional in the Kicks. Wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are optional for both vehicles. You can also upgrade either model with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Both offer an optional six-speaker stereo or 10-speaker Bose audio system. The Kicks is available with a digital key system that lets you access your vehicle with a smartphone app. Driver Assistance Equipment You can count on standard safety features in both vehicles. Each comes with forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, forward and reverse collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and automatic high beams. Adaptive cruise control is standard for the Kicks and optional for the Rogue. Upgrade either SUV with lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera, and front parking sensors. Side parking sensors are exclusively available for the Rogue, while only the Kicks offers an optional dash cam. See how you feel behind the wheel of each of these highly rated models to make your ultimate decision. Select from five eye-catching exterior colors for the Kicks and six options for the 2025 Rogue. Contact Ken Ganley Nissan Mayfield in Mayfield Heights, OH to schedule a test-drive appointment now.