Can you believe July is right around the corner? Us either, but with summer in full swing we are sure that your next summer getaway will be here sooner than later and before you hit the road it is a good idea to make sure that your Nissan is in tip-top shape! One of the most overlooked maintenances is topping off your fluid levels. But what are fluid levels? What levels are you topping off? Don’t stress it, we’ve got all you need to know in this week’s blog! So take a peek below and if you need help topping off your fluid levels, schedule a service appointment today and we can get your vehicle back into tip-top shape in no time! 

Fluid Levels:

1. Oil
   1. What it does: cools your engine, lubricates moving parts, keeps moving parts clean
   2. What to do: change it regularly (dealer recommendation) and check it monthly
2. Coolant
   1. What it does: regulates your vehicle’s temperature.
   2. Where to find it: in a reservoir near the radiator.
   3. What to do: if the level is low (level is indicated on the reservoir) take the vehicle to the shop to get coolant topped up.
3. Power Steering Fluid
   1. What it does: helps you steer the vehicle
   2. Where to find it: a reservoir at the base if windshield.
   3. What to do: same as above, if the level is low take your vehicle to the shop to get the fluid topped up.
4. Brake Fluid
   1. What it does: helps braking mechanisms work properly
   2. What to do: if the level is chronically low, your brakes could be wearing out.
5. Windshield Washer Fluid
   1. What it does: helps clean windshield of dust, debris, bug guts, etc.
   2. What to do: if you run out, get more at your local gas station and just refill the clearly labeled tank.

Hello June! Summer is nearly here and we’re sure that you’ve been planning your next road trip for months now. But we’re here to let you know there is a way to make your road trip even better than what you have planned! Imagine hitting the road behind the wheel of a brand-new Nissan vehicle! Now doesn’t that sound like a recipe for a good time? I know what you’re thinking, that your budget doesn’t fit a new car in it. Well, it’s your lucky day because I’m here to remind you that it is a new month and that means new ways to SAVE BIG here at Loughead Nissan!

This month we have AMAZING offers on fan-favorite Nissan models, and with offers starting as low as $126/month*, slipping behind your dream Nissan has never been so easy! Not to mention, we have amazing offers on cars, trucks, and SUVs, so no matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got it! Don’t wait any longer to find your dream, Nissan! Instead, check out our offers below. Once you find the offers that work for you, be sure to head over to our site to schedule a test drive with us!

The 2019 Nissan Sentra S

• Lease for only $126/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $16,733*

The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport S

• Lease for only $148/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $21,989*

The 2019 Nissan AWD Altima 2.5 S

• Lease for only $189/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $23,102*

The 2019 Nissan Rogue S

• Lease for only $188/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $23,630*

The 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR

• Lease for only $210/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $24,505*

The 2019 Nissan Frontier SV

• Lease for only $219/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $29,641*

The 2019 Nissan Murano S

• Lease for only $224/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $28,347*

The 2019 Nissan Maxima S

• Lease for only $281/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $30,873*

The 2019 Nissan Frontier SV

• Lease for only $295/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $29,641*

The 2019 Nissan TITAN SV

• Lease for only $354/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $41,814*

*All offers expire 7/08/2019. For more information check out our specials page!

Are you in the market for a new Nissan? With summer right around the corner, there is no better time than now to start looking! Luckily you’ve landed on Loughead Nissan so we can tell you about the amazing opportunities you have to save big on your dream Nissan. We have almost ten offers this month and they include cars, trucks, and SUVs, so whatever kind of driver you are, we’ve got savings for you!

Unlike some other places, we offer savings on both lease and purchasing offers and with huge savings on fan-favorite models like the Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, and many more, we are confident that we can help you find your dream, Nissan, here! So check out all of our May offers below. If you see one that you’re interested in (we’re confident you will), just head over to our site to print the offer or send it to your phone and schedule a test drive with us for whenever is most convenient for you!

The 2019 Nissan Sentra S

• Lease for only $126/mo*

Or

• Buy for $16,733*

The 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

• Lease for only $151/mo*

Or

• Buy for $22,010*

The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport S

• Lease for only $154/mo*

Or

• Buy for $23,984*

The 2019 Nissan Rogue S

• Lease for only $188/mo*

Or

• Buy for $23,630*

The 2019 Nissan AWD Altima 2.5 S

• Lease for only $188/mo*

Or

• Buy for $22,956*

The 2019 Nissan Murano S

• Lease for only $219/mo*

Or

• Buy for $28,347*

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder S

• Lease for only $230/mo*

Or

• Buy for $28,782*

The 2019 Nissan Maxima S

• Lease for only $281/mo*

Or

• Buy for $30,873*

The 2019 Nissan Frontier SV

• Lease for only $295/mo*

Or

• Buy for $30,641*

*All offers expire 5/31/2019. For more information check out our specials page!

Spring is the perfect time to slip behind the wheel of a new vehicle. With summer right around the corner, you want to make sure your vehicle is reliable enough to get you where you want to go. Whether it might be city streets or rocky mountain tops, Loughead Nissan has a wide variety of vehicles for you to choose from. If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient sedan, a spacious SUV, or even a powerful truck, we have a line-up that can get you what you need and where you want to go!

But if you don’t know a lot about cars, or if this your first vehicle purchase, a lot of the terms you see on vehicle specs and reviews it might be confusing. With so many vehicles to choose from on the market, the last thing you want is to be more confused. That’s why this week is bringing you your guide to all things automotive term. You can thank us later, but we wanted to help you understand what the vehicle you are interested in is actually offering you. Hopefully, this helps narrow down your search and gets you steps closer to finding your perfect ride. Once you find the perfect Nissan for you, be sure to schedule a test drive or stop in today!

Terms:

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch).

Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width.

Belt: A rubber-coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials.

Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in kPa (kilopascal) or psi pounds per square inch) before a tire has built up heat from driving.

Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and the date of production.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle.

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle.

Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.

Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.

Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb).

Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles.

Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.

Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.

Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated.

Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.

Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate.

Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided.

Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains.

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg (150  lb) plus the rated cargo load.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure.

Spring is in full bloom and there is no hiding the fact that the rain is falling! Although the rain brings beautiful flowers, trees, grass, and everything else, rain isn’t our favorite weather condition, especially when your wipers are not in tip-top shape!

Wiper blades are extremely important to the driver’s safety, yet many of us tend to overlook maintenance for our wipers. This might be because many of us don’t know when it is appropriate to change our wiper blades. Well, no more! This week we are bringing you all you need to know about your wiper blades including what to look for when the time comes and how to prolong their lifespan! So go ahead, take a peek below and see if it might be time to change your wipers!

If you find that your wipers are in need of replacing and you’re looking to replace with genuine Nissan wipers, be sure to stop in or order your wipers online right on our site!

What to look for:

• Broken frame: detachment from frame arms
• Metal corrosion: specifically at joints and claws
• Cracks, tears, or missing pieces in the rubber
• Check squeegee’s wiping edge, if it is rounded the wiper blade will be unable to make strong contact with the windshield

Maintenance tips:

• Wiper blades should be checked at least every six months and changed out once a year. Weather conditions play a vital role in the life of your wiper blades and can sometimes cause them to deteriorate at a quickened pace.
• Check over both the squeegee and the metal frames to avoid common problems like streaking, skipping, splitting, and clattering. By doing this you will avoid reduced visibility when weather strikes.

These tips can help your blades:

• Clean your windshield each time you fill up your gas tank
• Gently wipe off any dirt or oil with a damp towel that has built up on the rubber squeegee.

Loughead Nissan is your go-to for all things Nissan, this spring! Last week we told you about our AMAZING Nissan offers and since it would be crazy to miss out on AMAZING deals like the ones we told you last week, we’re assuming you’ve already stopped in for a new Nissan or will be doing so shortly! And what better way to celebrate your new Nissan then to take it out for a spin/ road trip!?! Well, we were thinking the same thing that’s why this week we have put together the ultimate spring playlist to help get you in the spring mood!

So take a peek below and be sure to tell us what you think about our playlist! We wanted to make sure there was something for everyone because your road trip wouldn’t be complete without some awesome friends by your side!

Spring Playlist:

“Sunday Candy” – Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment

“Cough Syrup” – Young The Giant “New “Perspective” – Panic! At The Disco

“Fast Car” – Tracy Chapman

“Here Comes The Sun” – The Beatles

“Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina & The Waves

“The Sound” – The 1975

“Shiver” – Coldplay

“Hard Times” – Paramore

“Hold On Forever” – Rob Thomas

“Santeria” – Sublime

“Olivia Mae” – Brett Young

“Listen To The Man” – George Ezra

“Ophelia” – The Lumineers

“In Your Atmosphere” – John Mayer

Spring is here and we want to help make sure you take it on in style behind the wheel of a brand new Nissan vehicle! This month we have nine amazing offers that you can only find here at Loughead Nissan! Whether you were looking to slip behind the wheel of a stylish sedan, a spacious SUV, or a strong and reliable truck, we have specials on all of the above! Oh, and did we mention that we have specials on both lease and purchase offers, so regardless of what you might be looking to do, you can still save big!

If you’re ready to take on the thrilling ride behind the wheel of a new Nissan, check out all of our offers below and then head over to our site so schedule your test drive! Don’t have time to schedule a test drive? No problem! Just head into Loughead and one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales members will assist you in finding your next dream, Nissan!

Cars Specials:

The 2019 Nissan Sentra S

• Lease for $129/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $16,733*

The 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

• Lease for $149/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $21,837*

The 2019 Nissan Altima AWD 2.5 S

• Lease for $188/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $22,953*

The 2019 Nissan Maxima S

• Lease for $295/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $31,373*

SUV Specials:

The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport S

• Lease for $151/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $22,103*

The 2019 Nissan Rogue S

• Lease for $188/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $23,630*

The 2019 Nissan Murano S

• Lease for $240/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $29,097*

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder S

• Lease for $241/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $29,018*

Truck Special:

The 2019 Nissan Frontier SV

• Lease for $295/mo*

Or

• Buy for only $30,141*

*All offers expire 4/30/2019. For more information check out our specials page!

Here at Loughead Nissan, we are all about creating a fast, easy, and fair buying and servicing process for our customers. Over the years we have learned what works and what doesn’ but we’ve only been able to do that because our customers told us what they liked and what they didn’t. When customers review their experience it helps us, whether it’s a positive or negative. We can learn if should continue our process the way we are or if we need to make adjustments.

So this week we want to ask our customers who have recently shopped with us to leave a review, and for those of you who are thinking about stopping in, we want you to take a look at some reviews left by other customers below! Of course, we want you to shop with us, but the best way to learn why you should buy from us is t hear from others just like you! So take a few minutes and check out our reviews below!

David Komarnicki (5-star review)

2 weeks ago

Always great.The premier place to go when considering a car.

Rose Marino (4-star review)

1 week ago

Friendly people, nice area, good service. They did what they could to help me in short notice and I left in a brand new Nissan Rogue. I was presented with all different colors and models which really helped me make a decision. I was fully aware of everything the whole time which I liked the most.

Jamir Mallory (5-star review)

3 weeks ago

Jenn & Tom! Helped me finance my first car at a very low price.

Donae Fisher (5-star review)

3 weeks ago

Needed to come in for emergency brake service. Loughead took me immediately! The customer service was excellent! Thank you Loghead!

Christine Gale (5-star review)

4 weeks ago

Just leased a new Rogue with the help of Luke Mcmenamin. I have dealt with other Nissan dealerships and they pale in comparison to Loughead. It has a warm family feel and everyone was friendly and helpful. Luke made the whole experience so painless and easy. I would highly recommend Loughead Nissan and Luke!

As we get ready to say goodbye to March, we get ready to say hello to April and we all know the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” so it’s pretty safe that some rain storms are coming our way. Whether the storms you run into are crazy or just light, traveling in the rain can become very dangerous. In fact, the first ten minutes of light rain can be the most dangerous, because when light rain mixes with oil and residue on the road’s surface it creates a slippery condition that can cause your vehicle to slide. Yes, traveling in a storm where the rain is coming down so hard you can’t see is dangerous, but traveling in light rain can be just as dangerous.

With that in mind, we are talking about hydroplaning and how to avoid it. What is Hydroplaning? Well, hydroplaning is the skidding or sliding of your vehicle’s tires across a wet surface…similar to sliding on ice. The same idea is that it’s hard to get control of your vehicle because your tires don’t have anything to grip. Pretty scary, right? That’s why we want you to take a few minutes to read our helpful tips for avoiding hydroplaning below!

How To Avoid Hydroplaning:

1. Keep your tires properly inflated
2. Rotate and replace tires when necessary
3. Slow down when roads are wet: the faster you drive, the harder it is for your tires to scatter the water
4. Stay away from puddles and standing water
5. Avoid driving in outer lanes where water tends to accumulate
6. Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you
7. Turn off cruise control
8. Drive in a lower gear
9. Avoid hard braking
10. Try not to make sharp or quick turns