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One of the worst parts of the winter is the snow and the ice. Every year about one million Americans will slip and fall on it, 17,000 of them will suffer fatal injuries according to the CDC. The national Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that each year there are about 30,000 fatal automobile accidents in America.

With the danger presented by the ice and the snow, taking proper precautions is extremely prudent. Sodium chloride rock salt is a fantastic ally to have, working fast to melt away the snow and the ice. The only drawback with the salt…

A transfer case is a component found in all-wheel drive vehicle. If you notice grinding sounds or slippage when shifting from all-wheel drive to front-wheel drive, it may be time to bring your vehicle in for an inspection.

The transfer case is designed to transfer the engine's energy from the front and rear axles and handles the transition from AWD and FWD mode. It's a reliable part of your vehicle, but problems can develop with the transfer case as your vehicle ages if its lubricant isn't replaced with clean fluid when it should be.

 

Unfortunately, tires do not last forever. At some point, even with proper maintenance, they will need to be replaced. But how do you know when the time has come to make an investment in new tires?

A common way to determine if the tire tread has reached the safety limit is to use a penny to measure the depth of each tire. If the faced down head of Lincoln can still be seen, then typically it means that the tires are below a safety standard and need to be replaced. While inspecting each tire, look for any bubbles in the…

You worry about certain aspects of your vehicle, and then you let other aspects slide. You do not always think about the tires on the vehicle and the amount of air that you have used to inflate them. Proper tire pressure is important if you want to connect with the road in the right way.

If your tires are not inflated enough, they can drag on the road in a way that could cause real issues. If your tires are inflated with too much air, they will not touch the road in the way that they are supposed to and…

At Route 46 Nissan, we encourage our customers to invest in a spare tire. It's a smart way to prevent becoming stranded at the side of the road due to a flat tire. We've found many drivers want to know the difference between a full size spare and one that is a compact temporary.

The full size temporary spare features a shallow tread depth and lightweight construction and matches your vehicle's proper tire size. A compact temporary shares these same features, but has smaller dimensions and usually requires a higher inflation pressure, around 60...

When you aren't able to start your vehicle in the morning when you're headed off to work, it might not be the battery that is the culprit. You may be having an issue with your vehicle's alternator. There are some ways to tell if the alternator may be the problem.

Usually, you will try to jump start your car if a dead battery is suspected. If you jump start the car, and then the battery dies right away after you remove the jumper cables, the alternator is probably malfunctioning. If you've noticed that your headlights or…

Wiper blades might seem like an unimportant part of the car, especially in winter. However, the winter weather makes every driver realize just how vital it is to get winter wiper blades. They can make the difference between a comfortable drive in winter and a tiresome and hazardous drive.

The three primary specializations that make the winter blades efficient include:
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Making a service appointment for some is like pulling teeth, it takes forever to get it done. Calling the dealership is often a hassle for customers who only need to make an appointment for service. High-volume call times and long periods waiting on hold is a deterrent to many. That problem has since been solved by our new online service scheduler.

If you are getting behind the wheel this winter season, you need to make sure that you don't drive without the winter essentials. You should have an emergency kit in your vehicle at all times and not just in the colder months. Make sure that you also have a bag of sand, salt, or litter in your vehicle as well.

If you get stuck, all you have to do is dump some of your sand, litter, or salt around your tires and you should have enough traction to get out of a slippery spot. Don't forget to get…

A road trip is something that almost everyone will do in their lives. However, before you go on a road trip, it is important that you perform a check to make sure that you are traveling with all of your items, and traveling safely. Here is an example of a pre-road trip checklist.