Servicing your vehicle is a necessity, but keeping on top of all the things that a car needs is a lot to handle. The truth is you could bring your vehicle to the dealership to get serviced every time you need something done, but a lot of things your car need are simple enough for you to do from the comfort of your own home. The best part, you can save yourself a little money when you do some DIY work. Although, that doesn’t mean all projects can be done yourself. If you find that your vehicle needs attention that you can fix on your own, we suggest calling the professionals to eliminate any additional costs or damage.

Like we said above, there is a lot of this that come along with servicing your vehicle, and remembering to keep an eye on it all can be impossible. That’s why this week we did the hard work for you and we created the ultimate winter car checklist! From short-term check-ups to long-term check-ups and even seasonal check-up! So take a second to make sure you’ve checked off all of the boxes. If you will be traveling this holiday we suggest you stop in for regular maintenance and to make sure your vehicle can make the trip.

If you find that your vehicle needs any work that you might not be able to handle yourself or you just don’t have to do, schedule an appointment with us through our online service scheduler. We have certified technicians that can help you get your Nissan back on the road in no time!

Winter Car Checklist:

Short-Term Check-Ups

1. Check oil and coolant levels
2. Replace air filters
3. Make sure your vehicle’s tires are filled to the recommended pressure level
4. Check Tread depth and make sure it is thick enough to make it through the winter
5. Check all of your lights, this includes headlights, turn signals, brake, and parking lights
6. Oil and filter replacement
7. Rotate your tires
8. Waz vehicle to protect exterior paint from cracking in winter weather

Long-Term Check-Ups:

1. Transmission fluid level
2. Transfer case fluid
3. Inspect shocks and struts
4. Coolant fluid exchange
5. Check spark plug
6. Serpentine belt
7. Front and/or rear differential

Season Check-Ups:

1. Replace windshield wipers
2. Battery performance check
3. Change Tires
4. Check coolant levels