Cold Weather Starting Tips for your Nissan Vehicle

In case a vehicle is hard to start during cold weather, we suggest the following procedure.

-These steps are a review of the procedure outlined in the Owner's Manual.
-Use these steps when the weather is cold and the engine is hard to start.

1. Press the accelerator pedal down approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor.
2. Hold the accelerator pedal in this position while cranking the engine.
3. Once the engine has started release the accelerator pedal. NOTE: Do not race the engine while warming it up.
4. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, stop cranking, wait at least 10 seconds. Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

Once an engine is started in cold weather condition:

-You should keep the engine running for a minimum of 2-3 minutes before shutting it off.
-Starting and stopping of the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to restart.
-It may also adversely affect a vehicle's fuel economy. Another factor which may affect a vehicles "startability" is the viscosity or thickness of the oil that is used.
-SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures, all year-round for most models.
-Using SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil makes it easier to start the engine and maintain a stable idle during warm-up.

General Driving Tips for your Nissan Vehicle

To properly align your driver side mirror, put your head close to the window and position your mirror so you just can see your car.

If your mirrors are positioned correctly, a passing car should appear in your side mirror before leaving your rearview mirror. You should also see a passing car in your peripheral vision before leaving the side mirror.

Never pump your brakes if you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), and don't be alarmed if the brake pedal pulsates under your foot under hard breaking. ABS systems are designed to operate that way. Just keep your foot planted firmly on the brake pedal and let the ABS system do its job.

Adjust your head restraint so that it is between the top of your ears and the top of your head and is as close to your head as possible without pushing it forward or changing the height.

When traveling by car, pack a first-aid kit, water, blankets, snacks, and a flashlight.

Watch out for deer on the roads, especially in rural areas. Flashing your lights repeatedly will generally scare deer away. Remember deer usually travel in groups.

Whenever you turn on your wipers, you should turn on your headlights. In some states it's the law.

On vehicles WITHOUT anti-lock braking systems (ABS), if your brakes lock up and cause a skid, let up on the brakes and then brake gently.

Always drive into a skid, not against it.

You should drive sitting at least 10 inches from the steering wheel.

Positioning your hands at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock (or 9 and 3) positions on the steering wheel is recommended

Air Filter Replacement Information for your Nissan Vehicle

How often should I replace my air filter?

It's hard to give a specific time or mileage figure because the life of the filter depends on how much crud it ingests. A filter that lasts 20,000 or even 30,000 miles on a vehicle that's driven mostly on expressways may last only a month or two in a rural setting where the vehicle is driven frequently on gravel roads. Changing it annually or every 15,000 miles for preventative maintenance may be a good recommendation for the city driver, but not its country cousin.

Regardless of the mileage or time, a filter should be replaced before it reaches the point where it creates a significant restriction to airflow. But when exactly that point is reached is subject to opinion.

A slightly dirty filter actually cleans more efficiently than a brand new filter. That's because the debris trapped by the filter element helps screen out smaller particles that try to get through. But eventually every filter reaches the point where it causes enough of a pressure drop to restrict airflow. Fuel economy, performance and emissions begin to deteriorate and get progressively worse until the dirty filter is replaced.

Removing the filter and holding it up to a light will show you how dirty it is. If it's really caked with dirt, it obviously needs to be replaced. Trying to shake or blow the dirt out is a waste of time because too much of it will be embedded in the filter fibers.

NOTE: Many filters that appear to be dirty are in fact still good and do not really need to be replaced. So it's up to you. If you think it's dirty, replace it. If you don't think it's dirty enough to need replacing, then don't. In some nonfactory air filter appear to be clean, but it's always clean because this filter do not hold the dirt, and all the dirt goes inside the engine

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Your service staff stayed late to service my car. They were polite and went beyond the call of duty. VERY thorough. Thank you and please let them know.

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Keith did a wonderful job helping direct me to a vehicle that was within my budget and met all the needs and requests that I desired for my new car. This will be my third vehicle purchased here at Fred Martin Nissan. The service is excellent. I believe that Nissan vehicles are the best on the market and would encourage you to consider purchasing one.

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I am writing to say how satisfied I am with the way my repair situation has been handled by Fred Martin Nissan. On Sunday afternoon, I was able to conveniently drop my car off in the lot, fill out a quick explanation ticket, put the keys into a provided envelope and slip them into the drop box. I was promptly contacted at 8:00am the next day. I explained my issue to the service representative and by the afternoon I was contacted again. I was told which parts were in need of being replaced and that they would be over-nighted to Nissan so that they could complete the repairs as soon as possible. It was also explained to me that the parts were covered under my Security Plus Coverage so I did not have to worry about an expensive repair. On a scale from 0-10, I would rate my experience a 10. To anyone who wonders whether it's worth purchasing an extended warranty for their pre-owned vehicle, my response is a resounding yes. To the service counter and the mechanics, thank you for taking care of me and my car.

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