Importance of Maintenance Even When Driving Less At Russ Darrow Milwaukee Nissan
Car Maintenance Is Important, Even If You Are Driving Fewer Miles
A Nissan is a great investment even if you don’t need to drive it every day or every week. When you aren’t out and about regularly, you should still use your car routinely, so it is ready for those days you do need it. At Russ Darrow Nissan of Milwaukee, we are prepared to help keep your vehicle ready to roll any time of year and also to keep it safe during a cold Milwaukee winter.
Oil Changes and Beyond
While most advertising for engine oil replacement is geared toward a mileage-based schedule, your engine oil still needs to be replaced even if your vehicle is not moving 5,000 miles or more per year. An annual oil change is recommended no matter how few miles you add to the odometer. This is because engine oil still breaks down over time, and you need the best perming oil possible to keep your engine lubricated and operating at peak performance. We use engine oil recommended for your Nissan and designed to provide the best performance. We are also ready to assess your other fluids – transmission fluid, coolant, and more – to establish a regular maintenance schedule.
Battery Concerns
Even if your car battery is brand new when you start driving less, it will still deteriorate when you leave your car still for too long. The battery and your car’s alternator have a unique relationship with your alternator keeping your battery charged and ready to crank your vehicle up at a moment’s notice. When your vehicle sits still, the alternator isn’t providing this boost to the battery meaning you may need a literal boost to get your car started the next time you want to hit the road. To avoid calling a neighbor or friend, you should try to drive your vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at least once per week. If you don’t, you risk gradually damaging your battery and accelerating the replacement schedule.
Tire Pressure
Your tires also take a beating if they are sitting still instead of cruising the open road. With weather changes and temperature variations, your tires gradually lose pressure over time. This makes it necessary to routinely check your tires’ inflation before taking off on your first drive in a while. Should you start driving with improperly inflated tires, you could damage the tire itself or the wheel due to improper inflation.
Russ Darrow Nissan of Milwaukee Excels at Customer Service
At Russ Darrow Nissan of Milwaukee, we are prepared to help all customers – from power drivers to those with minimal driving needs — maximize their investment in a Nissan. Our certified technicians can help develop a routine maintenance schedule to keep a low-mileage vehicle in tip-top shape. In a rush? Our express service can see you in and out of the dealership in no time for routine services. We rely on OEM parts and Nissan recommended best practices to keep your vehicle operating smoothly and offer convenient online scheduling to help you pick the best time for you and the services you need.