Friday, January 30, 2009

Vehicle maintenance tips

Check that the seat belts operate properly and smoothly. Check belt wabbing for wear or damage.
Be sure all gauges - fuel, oil, temperature and battery - function properly and indicate normal levels.
Check brakes for smooth operation. Pedal should be firm and vehicle shouldn't pull to one side while stopping.
Check for steering - wheel vibration, hard steering or strange noises. If vehicle pulls to one side, have tires and alignment checked by a Nissan dealer.
Accelerator pedal should not catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.
Make sure, headlights, stoplights; taillights and turn signals operate properly. Check headlight aim.
Check that wipers and washers are working and do not streak.
Ensure that air or heat comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity.
If the exhaust note sounds unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, roll down windows and bring vehicle to a Nissan dealer immediately.
Test automatic transmission "Park" mechanism on a fairly steep hill. The vehicle should be held securely in the "P" position without applying

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