Fall Maintenance For Your Nissan | Albany, NY

Aug 31, 2021

September is almost here, which means summer will be over before we know it. We understand if you’re bummed about summer coming to an end, but fall is still jam-packed with fun here in Albany, NY! Not only does September mark the beginning of fall, but also pumpkin patch, apple picking, and haunted hayrides season! With all of that on your agenda, you’ll need a vehicle that’s reliable to get you there! Lucky for you, Destination Nissan has over 300 NEW Nissan vehicles right here on our lot! You can start your search online or in-store now!

If you already have a beloved Nissan vehicle, September is the perfect time to kickstart your fall service. After a long summer of traveling, your Nissan is probably in need of some serious TLC. Leave it to the professionals here at Destination Nissan to get your Nissan Fall-ready! Do you love DIY service? Lucky for you this week’s blog is jam-packed with DIY fall service – giving you the perfect place to start! So takes a peek and get started on your Nissan service today!

Battery Power:

Making sure your battery is fresh is important. The experts say you should change your battery every 3 years, though you could get away with 5 depending on how much you drive…If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t remember the last time I changed my battery,” it might be time to do so.
Make sure the cables are not loose. With the engine off, see if the cables can slip free from the nodes. Don’t yank, but be firm.
Check for corrosion, a white powder that forms around the nodes or clamps of your battery. You can clean this off using baking soda, water, and a toothbrush.

Fill your Fluids:

It might cost you a little bit more but invest in a “winter blend” type of windshield wiper fluid. These tend to have more alcohol in them and less water so the chance of freezing is less.
If your windshield washer fluid tank hasn’t been flushed in a few years then it could use it! Be sure not to mix colors; most antifreeze is green, blue, or yellow, but be sure not to mix colors.
Checking your vehicle’s oil is important. If you have not had an oil change in a long time, it might be time for one.

Additional Preventative Measures:

Buy an emergency kit with cables, a first aid kit, flares, a battery-powered air compressor, and other things that can prevent a minor inconvenience from becoming a major problem.
Check the clarity of all your lights.
Keeping the gas tank at half-filled can help prevent a fuel line freeze; so can that fuel-line antifreeze mentioned earlier.
Tire pressure is important in the snow, be sure that your vehicle’s tires are to the correct PSI.

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