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Time To Roll Up Your Sleeves!

  If you’re like me you leave the work to the professionals, but what if I told you that if you rolled up your sleeves and got a little dirty you could save yourself a lot of money! I’m not saying every fix can be a DIY project sometimes we have to leave it the professionals, but there are a handful of DIY projects you can do to save a couple of bucks! This includes keeping all of your fluid levels at the proper spots! So pop open that hood (there is a lever inside your vehicle) and fill up some fluids! If you feel that you aren’t able to do this on your own we advise you ask for help or get professional help! If you need help filling you fluids give us a call or come into Loughead Nissan, we’d love to help!  
  • Oil
    1. Your oil cools your engine, lubricates moving parts, and keeps the moving parts clean.
    2. You should change it regularly based on dealer recommendation and check it monthly!
  • Coolant
    1. Coolant regulates your vehicle’s temperature.
    2. It is located in a reservoir near the radiator.
    3. If the level is low (level is indicated on the reservoir) take the vehicle to the shop to get your coolant topped up.
  • Power Steering Fluid
    1. This helps you steer the vehicle.
    2. It’s located in a reservoir at the base of your windshield.
    3. Do the same as above, if the level is low take your vehicle to the shop to get the fluid topped up.
  • Brake Fluid
    1. Brake fluid helps braking mechanisms work properly.
    2. If the level is chronically low, your brakes could be wearing out.
  • Windshield Washer Fluid
    1. As you probably know, this helps clean your windshield of dust, debris, bug guts, etc.
    2. If you run out, get more at your local gas station and just refill the clearly labeled tank.
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