Getting regular maintenance on your car is one of the most important aspects of ownership. Regular maintenance and service when something is wrong is the easiest way to maximize the life, performance, and safety of your Nissan car.
If you’re new to car ownership, you’re probably wondering what type of Nissan maintenance is necessary, and when. Our team of Nissan mechanics is happy to share the necessary types of maintenance.
Short-Term Maintenance
When talking about short-term maintenance, we are referring to things that should be checked around once or twice per year.
- Oil and coolant levels: While the engine is cool, it’s a good idea to inspect both oil and coolant levels. Low levels of either can lead to engine problems if left unfixed.
- Air filter: The air filter is what regulates the air that flows into your engine and keeps out debris and particulate.
- Tire pressure and tread depth: Well-maintained tires are key to a safe and efficient ride.
- Headlights, turn signals, and brake lights: Your lights and turn signals need to be functioning properly so that you do not get a moving violation.
- Oil change: Oil changes are recommended at certain mileage intervals. Fresh oil keeps your engine running smoothly.
Long-Term Maintenance
Whether we’re completing long-term maintenance or short-term maintenance, our mechanics only use high-quality OEM Nissan parts. Examples of long-term maintenance items that we will check are below:
- Transmission fluid: Transmission fluid is a lubricant which helps keep all the moving parts inside of your transmission functioning properly.
- Spark plugs: Spark plugs in your engine ignite the gas and air mixture that ultimately powers your vehicle.
- Serpentine belt: This belt is essential to keeping your car running, as it powers peripheral devices such as your alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor.
Schedule your Nissan maintenance today at Hall Nissan Virginia Beach.