How to Check the Oil in Your New Altima Make sure your engine is cooled down, between 15-30 minutes after the engine has been run. It should also be parked on a flat surface. Have a cloth or paper towel handy, and pull out the dipstick. The dipstick can be found towards the center of…
We are about a month away from the official Fall season! Now is a great time to schedule fall maintenance and inspections here with Speck Nissan of Sunnyside. What kinds of maintenance should you perform on your vehicle in the Fall? Get your oil changed. After a hot summer of burning oil, prepare your vehicle…
Tire Rotations prevent uneven wear and make your tires last longer. Tires wear at different rates depending on the position on the vehicle, road conditions, driving habits and daily routines. Front tires are prone to wear faster due to the constant extra weight of the engine, and rotations will preserve the balance of the tire…
Got a Flat? Here’s a quick guide to successfully replacing your flat tire with a spare. You’ll need: • Spare Tire: It’s extremely important that the spare you have stored is the correct size for your vehicle, and to check the condition of your spare tire periodically. If you have a spare that has been…
Hot Weather Driving & Car Service Tips Maintenance: Make sure your engine’s fluids are all at proper levels. Engine fluids include engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant. Check your engine’s cooling system, including hoses and connections. Our service team here at Speck Nissan can thoroughly inspect your cooling system and…
Waxing your vehicle can not only make your car look nice, but protects your exterior finish and paint from weather damage and wear. It makes it much easier to wash, too! Check out these quick tips to get you on your way to waxing your car like a pro. Make sure your car is clean….
Fall Maintenance Tips The leaves are changing, and the weather is cooler. As we get closer and closer to the cold of Winter, Speck Nissan wants to make sure your vehicle is running at its best this Autumn season. Here is a quick list of maintenance that we recommend for the changing of the season:…
Using headlights at any time of day can make a vehicle more visible to others on the road. Therefore, it is important to make sure that your vehicle’s headlights are always in proper working condition. If a light goes out, it can usually be replaced just by taking out the burnt bulb and putting in…
A leaky exhaust can occur because of a number of different reasons. You may have run over some debris in the road that caused a problem or the issue may have come from just general wear and tear associated with daily driving. Regardless of the reason, there are a number of signs that there is…
You are ready for vacation with the family. What should you take into consideration when hauling the family’s boat or trailer, though? Here are two important rules for towing. 1. Avoid sharp turns when towing You have more weight attached, which means that your vehicle’s suspension is a bit compromised. You should not try to…
