At your Nissan dealership, we offer the full range of services and maintenance to keep your vehicle running perfectly. We want to tell you about some of the types of Nissan service we provide.
Battery Testing and Replacement
The battery provides the initial electrical charge that cranks the engine to start combustion, making it one of your vehicle’s most essential components. Despite its importance, the average battery lifespan is only three to four years, as its chemicals break down naturally over time, and it loses its ability to hold a charge. Battery life can also be reduced by lengthy exposure to extreme temperatures.
A dead battery can be a nuisance or a major problem, depending on when and where it happens. We recommend battery testing when your battery is three years old, followed by an annual checkup to ensure it’s still healthy. A battery test is relatively quick, and our computerized battery tester will identify any weakness or other issues. If your battery is failing, we can replace it for you in minutes while you wait.
Tire Rotations
Tires are subject to constant natural wear and tear as you drive due to friction with the surface. In time, this causes the tread to wear down, reducing the tire’s grip on the road and increasing braking distance. Additionally, each tire position generates a particular wear pattern due to your vehicle’s weight distribution and wheel alignment.
If a tire isn’t regularly rotated, continued friction to the same areas of the tread will eventually cause a leak or blowout. Rotating the tires helps prevent these problems, as each tire is moved to a different position to equalize damage. The exact positions the tires move to depend on your drivetrain.
Brake Pad Replacement
The brake pads fit into the calipers, which are positioned above your wheel. When you hit the brakes, the calipers close on the rotors, and the rough material covering the pads causes friction, which slows and stops the wheels. A pad’s material covering wears down through use, and worn pads increase the time it takes for the brakes to engage.
When a pad has worn down and needs replacement, a metal spike buried inside the material will become visible. The spike will scratch against the rotor, producing a high-pitched screeching noise. The brake pad wear indicator light will also light up as a warning that one or more pads are worn. We recommend replacing all four pads, even if some aren’t severely worn. New pads will ensure your brakes continue to work efficiently.
If you’d like to know more about our services or book your next maintenance, contact our service department today at Petro Nissan in Hattiesburg, MS.
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