Preventative Care: How to Know When Your Nissan Needs a Check-Up

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.

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.

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