Are you a Nissan owner? If so, you may be wondering when to schedule maintenance for your vehicle. As you likely already know, it’s best to find and correct issues with your car before they occur or worsen. After all, if you wait, you run the risk of the damage becoming more expensive, possibly even permanent.
The skilled, professional, and friendly team at Signal Garage Auto Care has put together this resource to help remind you of when to schedule Nissan maintenance. Remember, your vehicle is an investment—a pricey one—and you want to take proper care of it.
Belts and Hoses
- Accessories Belts—8 Years/80,000 miles, or if glazed, cracked, or worn
- Accessories Belts Tensioner—Worn, consider with belt replacement
- Radiator & Heater Hoses—8 Years/8,000 miles, consider with radiator replacement
- Timing Belts—30K/60K/90/K/100K, factory recommendation
Filters
- Cabin Air Filter—15K /1 year
- Engine Air Filter—15K/1 year
- Fuel Filter—20K to 2 years, when applicable
Fluids
- Air Induction Service—GDI-15K/Other-30K
- Brake Fluid—30K/3 years/3 percent moisture, dirty
- Coolant/Antifreeze—50K/5 years, dirty/acidity
- Differential—Imports-30K/3 years//Domestic-50K/5 years
- Oil – Engine—Blend: 3K/3 months//Full synthetic 5K/5 months
- Oil System Service—Low oil/2000 over
- Power Steering Fluid—30K/3 years, dirty
- Transfer Case—Importants-30K/3 years//Domestic-50K/5 years, dirty
- Transmission Fluid/Filter—Imports-30K/3 years/Domestic-50K/5 years, dirty
Steering & Suspension
- Alignment—20K/2 years
- Ball Joint—Any Play/Any noise
- Disk Brakes Pads—3 MM
- Drum Brake Shoes—1.5 MM, depending on manufacturer
- Shocks/Struts Front—7 Years/75,000 miles
- Tie Rod End— Any play/Any noise
- Tire Balance—20K/ 2 years
- Tire Replacement—4/32
- Tire Rotation—6K/6 months, condition/season winter good tire in back
Miscellaneous
- Battery—5 years
- Spark Plugs—Manufacturer’s recommendation
- Wiper Blades—Streaky, 30K/2 year
Please note: If you experience a condition that could cause damage or endanger a life, such as a fluid leak, this is critical, meaning your vehicle should be serviced by a professional immediately.
Contact Signal Garage Auto Care Today!
If it’s time to schedule maintenance for your Nissan, or if you have questions or concerns about the information listed above, you know what to do: Contact Signal Garage Auto Care in St Paul and West St Paul! Family-owned and community-loved, you can rely on our team to get you back on the road in no time! With 50 years of experience, we guarantee your complete satisfaction.