Five Important Maintenance Milestones for Nissans
Regular maintenance is key to keeping your car healthy, optimizing its performance capabilities, and making it last for many years. The schedule you should follow depends on your vehicle, your driving habits, and the weather and road conditions where you drive. Nissan offers two different maintenance schedules. Schedule one is for those who drive in severe conditions, and schedule two is for less severe conditions. Here are some of the important maintenance milestones for Nissans, so you know when to bring it into the dealership for service.
1. 3,750 Miles or Three Months
When your vehicle hits three months or 3,750 miles and you follow the schedule one maintenance, you should bring it in for an oil and filter change. If you follow the schedule two guidelines, you can wait another few months unless you drive a Titan FFV or an Armada FFV. You should bring those in for an oil and filter change.
2. 7,500 Miles or Six Months
At 7,500 miles or six months, those following schedule one should have the oil and filter changed again. Nissan service center technicians will rotate the tires and inspect the axle and suspension. They will also check the brake pads, drive shaft boots, exhaust system, and steering system, including the gear, linkage, and linkage ball joints. If you follow the schedule two maintenance, during your first oil and filter change you should also have the tires rotated.
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Four Fun Festivals Coming to Charlotte This Summer
Summer is the time for festivals, and Charlotte is the place to go if you want to experience a variety of different types of events. Whether you like to try new foods, explore local and national art, or listen to music, there is a festival in the Charlotte area where you can do it. Here are some of the fun festivals coming to Charlotte this summer.
1. SouthEast Crab Feast
The annual SouthEast Crab Feast event is the place to go for delicious fresh crab. Head to Park Road Park on June 24 for all-you-can-eat fresh blue crab along with a side of fish and chips. The event offers two different sessions, so you can go from either 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is also live music and a family-friendly environment. Tickets go on sale ahead of time, and the proceeds from the event benefit cancer research.
When you have a family to take into consideration, it is important that the car you drive has family friendly features and conveniences. Whether your family is young and growing or you have teenagers, there are some cars that are more family friendly than others. Here are some of the best Nissan models for families.
1. Nissan Pathfinder
Over the past few years, the Nissan Pathfinder has evolved from an off-road focused SUV to a family friendly vehicle. There are several features in Pathfinder that make it a great choice for families. It has three rows of seats, so there is plenty of room for your kids or room for their friends when they want to bring someone along for the ride. This vehicle also has the EX Flex & Glide system, which comes in handy for families with small children. This system allows you to keep a child seat latched and in place while the seat glides forward to allow access to the third row.
There is always a lot to see and do in the Charlotte area, but spring offers many fun activities. Whether you live in the area or are just visiting, make sure to check out some of these April events this year. You can spend an afternoon enjoying the fresh spring air as you enjoy everything the beautiful city of Charlotte has to offer.
1. Wild for Wildflowers
Head to the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens on April 1 for the Wild for Wildflowers family event. Celebrate spring with games, crafts, and discovery as you learn about various wildflowers. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon, with a rain date of April 8, and you can purchase tickets online at the UNC website or buy tickets at the door. You’ll find the botanical gardens on Craver Road in Charlotte.
Spring is a good time of year to start fresh. Giving your car a spring cleaning will get all the winter grime out and prepare your vehicle for all that summer traveling. Here are some tips on how to spring clean your car and get it looking almost like new.
Start by Emptying It Out
It is easy to let the junk pile up in your car. When you want to do a thorough spring cleaning, you can start by getting rid of any trash and items you just don’t need to carry with you anymore. Make sure to check the floors and under the seats for any old wrappers and forgotten french fries, and empty out all the storage bins so you can clean them and give them a fresh start. Also, don’t forget the trunk. If you carry around extra blankets or winter items in the trunk, this is the time to put them in the shed or garage until next winter.
There is nothing like biting down into a juicy burger dripping with cheese. Whether you like a gourmet burger with fancy toppings or just a basic burger made just right and then topped with some onions, lettuce, and tomato, Charlotte has many to choose from. The next time you are in town, here is where to find the best burgers.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s on East Boulevard in Charlotte has a little of everything along with their amazing gourmet burgers. Make sure to try the Mama Ricotta’s burger with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and pepperoncini, or the Pittsburgher burger with house-made American cheese, spicy garlic ketchup, and shoestring fries. If you are not a burger eater, they also have salads, chicken, and delicious nachos. The tater tots are also a local favorite.
The Top 5 Features of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL
The Pathfinder is Nissan’s midsize crossover SUV, with three rows for passengers and a good 16 cubic feet to spare behind them for cargo. The 2017 Pathfinder has four trim levels, and the SL is the second most expensive with a starting MSRP of $36,100. While the model doesn’t have as many features as the top-level Platinum, you may find that it offers all the things that are most important to you.
A New Engine
For 2017, Nissan refreshed the Pathfinder design, changing the exterior appearance in the front and rear and upgrading the engine. The new V6 power plant offers 284 horsepower, which is 24 ponies more than the 2016 model. This upgrade is very practical, too, since the new Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000 pounds, or 1,000 more than last year.
The Top Four Vehicle Questions We Have Answered
There are a few questions everyone wants to know about when it comes to cars, trucks and other vehicles. These are a few of the more common questions, along with the answers you’re looking for.
Is Premium Fuel Better?
The premium fuel you see at the gas station comes with a higher price and a higher octane count, but that’s no reason to think it’ll give you a better performance or efficiency. What high-octane fuel does is prevent knocking, which is the sound an engine makes when the fuel isn’t burning correctly. If you ignore it, you could damage the pistons and the valves, but you only have to worry about that if you have a sensitive, high-quality engine. Normal engines can run on regular gasoline forever, and the owner’s manual warns you if you need to use a higher grade of fuel.
So it finally happened. A police officer pulled you over. Maybe you were in a hurry today, or maybe you didn’t notice when the speed limit changed as you passed through a small town. Maybe you found a speed trap the hard way, or maybe you were following the speed limit carefully and the officer’s traffic radar isn’t working right. There are many reasons why the police might pull you to the side of the road, but once they have, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel
When the police pull you over, many people will pull out their wallets and insurance cards while they wait for the officer to come up to their window. However, you should wait until the officer asks for your license to pull it out. If the police see you moving around inside your vehicle, they might suspect you’re trying to hide something or get a weapon. Keeping your hands on the steering wheel except when you’re getting your papers helps everyone stay relaxed.
Years ago, Nissan conducted a survey and found that a lot of pickup truck owners were dissatisfied with their options. Half-ton pickup owners often find themselves pushing the limits of their truck’s capacities. Three-quarter-ton trucks often have more than they need, which means owners pay too much on monthly payments and extra fuel. That’s why Nissan created the Titan XD, a truck that splits the difference and offers a “just right” size for truck buyers who need it. For the 2017 model, the top trim is the Platinum Reserve, and it comes with plenty of great features.
1. Two Engine Options
Like most heavy-duty trucks but few half-ton models, the 2017 Titan XD offers both a gasoline and a diesel engine option. The gas engine is a 5.6-liter V8, and it comes with 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque. With the right configuration, this engine lets the Titan XD carry up to 2,910 pounds in the truck bed.
The other option is a Cummins 5.0-liter V8 turbo diesel. With one of those under the hood, the Titan XD delivers 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. When you put the engine in the right truck configuration and install the Convenience and Utility Package, the XD tows up to 12,640 pounds. This includes using a gooseneck hitch, which is something you can’t find on lighter models.
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