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Make Sure Your Suspension Is Ready For The Rough Road Ahead

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One of the greatest sources of wear and tear on your vehicle comes from the road itself. The rough terrain and many miles slowly deteriorate the tires and other important parts. The most severe strain comes from uneven or bumpy terrain, which can rock the car and result in damage to your suspension. A working suspension is critical to making sure the car rides smoothly over bumps and can reliably navigate the road, so make sure yours is in pristine condition with regular Nissan service from our professionals at #CoastNissan.

 

The tires connect the car to the road, but from the tires up, the rest of the car is referred to as the suspension. The support that this system gives the car allows you to make turns and easily traverse uneven terrain without harming more fragile components. The most critical function of the suspension, however, is maintaining a proper balance during emergency maneuvers. Avoiding an accident is much more difficult if the suspension has not been properly tuned. Other duties of the suspension include making the car rider smooth for all passengers involved and balancing the distribution of weight from added stress.

 

The suspension consists of many parts overall, but there are a few that are the most important to check. Your tires need to be properly inflated, as an underinflated or overinflated tire is more prone to being popped and will greatly lower your gas mileage. In addition, having your wheels properly aligned at least every 30,000 miles reduces overall stress on your car and will keep your car functioning as intended. Overall, the suspension system does not need much maintenance, but these two simple checks go a long way in extending the life of your car.

 

We’re a San Luis Obispo car dealer that offers Nissan service and maintenance, including suspension checks or a routine inspection. Coast Nissan is friendly and you can easily schedule an appointment online at www.coastnissan.com. There you can also find our latest deals on all new and used Nissan models.

 

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Preventive Maintenance Saves You Money

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They say you need to spend money to make money, but in the case of your vehicle, you need to spend a little to save a lot. Keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle is vital to keep it running smoothly.

One piece of your vehicle that you may overlook is your serpentine belt. Don’t know what a serpentine belt looks like? It’s the long belt that snakes around the front of your engine. The belt turns constantly every time your engine is running. It supplies parts of your engine the power it needs to keep moving forward. Things like your alternator, air conditioning compressor and your power steering pump are powered by the serpentine belt. On some models, the serpentine belt also supplies power to the water pump, power brakes and radiator fan. It plays a vital role in keeping your vehicle running properly.

With time, exposure to the elements and age, your serpentine belt wears out. If a serpentine belt snaps, the battery of your vehicle would die rapidly. It usually only takes a few miles for it to be drained before it dies. The issues that would result in a broken serpentine belt varies depending on what it powers. Some vehicle owners have had their engine overheat due to the fan and waterpump not being properly powered. In other cases, the steering and brakes have been affected, making it harder to maneuver the vehicle to safety. All of these issues can be easily avoided by regular maintenance.

The owner’s manual for your vehicle will advise when the best time to replace your serpentine belt. Another option is asking your service advisor for their recommendation based on the belts’ current wear. The service advisor has several ways to test the belt to make sure you stay safe on the road. Your serpentine belt is also checked when your car gets an inspection.

Properly maintaining your vehicle is crucial to keep it running smoothly. Most dealerships, like Coast Nissan, have a convenient service department that makes getting your investment serviced a breeze. For more information about the numerous services Coast Nissan has to offer.

 

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12100 Los Osos Valley Road

San Luis Obispo, California 93405

Phone: 877.957.9019

Website: www.coastnissan.com

Nissan Continues to be as Reliable as the Best Cars in the World

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Many people often have a pertinent query when they are planning to purchase a new vehicle from Nissan. Is it as reliable as compared to other brands such as Toyota and Honda? Actually, the answer is not as simple as it seems. That’s because there are many factors that should be considered before replying to this query such as what model, make and year of manufacturer you are trying to compare between them. One thing is sure. Nissan is as reliable as its rivals Honda and Toyota for vehicles in the same segments.

If you are focused about the maintenance of your vehicle’s engine, then a Nissan vehicle is the most preferred one. The reason is that most of Nissan’s variants have timing chains as opposed to the belts for Toyota or Honda.

You need to do a bit of a research so that you get proper clarity on the common issues that are prevalent in cars if you are not planning to go for a brand new car.

If you take any of these three manufacturers into consideration, they all manufactured cars in the mid-nineties that were rated quite highly and needed decent maintenance even after going for 200 to 200k miles or even over that. However, if you go a decade ahead into the future for any of these cars, you can find that there had been drastic changes in the cars of all of these three manufacturers.

If you want to test drive a Nissan, you can drop in at Coast Nissan.

 

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12100 Los Osos Valley Road

San Luis Obispo, California 93405

Phone: 877.957.9019

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