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Your End-of-Year Nissan Maintenance Checklist 2024
By webdev | Posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at 10:44 pm
As 2024 winds down, we at Glendale Nissan understand the importance of starting the new year fresh. This includes ensuring that any vehicle we drive ourselves and our family in is safe, reliable, and will stand the test of time.
To help you achieve this, we’ve put together a quick end-of-year Nissan maintenance checklist so that you’ll be well-equipped to start the new year with a vehicle that’s in top condition.
End-of-Year Vehicle Preparedness
Winter brings a host of challenges. Icy roads, heavy snowfall, and freezing temperatures all significantly impact your vehicle’s safety and performance. So, being proactive with your car maintenance is crucial for ensuring your vehicle is winter-ready:
Check Your Tires
Assess your tire treads. This is especially important when driving in snowy conditions because if your tire treads aren’t deep enough, you won’t get enough traction on the road.
Tire treads should be at least 2/32 of an inch deep to be considered safe, but for winter driving, it’s recommended to have treads at least 4/32 of an inch deep to ensure adequate traction on snow and ice.
To assess the depth of your tire treads, you can use the simple penny test:
- Insert a penny into the tread groove. The Lincoln’s head needs to be facing downward.
- If the top of Lincoln’s head is visible above the tread, the tread is less than 2/32 of an inch, so the tire needs replacing.
- For a more thorough check, especially in preparation for winter, use a quarter in the same way. Suppose the top of Washington’s head is visible. If that’s the case, the tread depth is less than 4/32 of an inch, which could suggest the tires don’t offer optimal safety for winter conditions.
Brake Inspection
You need to know you can stop your car, especially in winter conditions. The end of the year means brake pad inspection, replacing worn pads, and checking brake fluid levels are correct.
Multipoint Inspection
This comprehensive check covers all the crucial areas of your vehicle. So, it goes a long way towards identifying potential issues before they become major problems.
It includes checking the steering, drive belt, windshield wipers, suspension, engine performance, lights, heater/air conditioning, drive belt, and more, ensuring that your vehicle is in top condition for the year ahead. It’s also important to check that your muffler/exhaust fully functions and that your front end is aligned.
A thorough end-of-year check will go a long way to keep your vehicle safe and running throughout the following year. This is essential for improving your Nissan’s safety, longevity, and performance.
Nissan Repairs Now Mean Year-Round Performance
Here at our Nissan service center, we do our utmost to ensure that driving your vehicle is worry-free. We want you to know that your car is reliable, safe and withstands the test of time. We have our customers’ best interests at heart and are here to ensure your vehicle is fully prepared for the year ahead.
Contact us today to schedule a Nissan maintenance check or any Nissan repairs. We look forward to meeting you at our Nissan service center serving Glendale Heights, Chicago, Elgin, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Bartlett, Melrose Park, St Charles, Naperville, and surrounding areas!
