{"id":2719,"date":"2020-07-30T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2020-07-30T15:00:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T15:00:44","slug":"get-your-nissan-back-to-school-ready-frederick-md","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/maintenance\/get-your-nissan-back-to-school-ready-frederick-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Nissan Back To School Ready! | Frederick, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog_title\">\n<h1><img id=\"blog_image\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.oomdo.com\/blog_dev\/images\/37.jpg\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August is almost here, and marks back to school for many of our younger drivers! But before you pack up the car and hit the road for school, there&#8217;s a few things you should do to ensure you and your vehicle\u2019s safety this back to school season. Below you will find 8 essential back to school car care tips to ensure you have peace of mind when you hit the road this year! So go ahead, take a peek below, and if you find that your vehicle is in need of maintenance or repairs, schedule an appointment with our certified service professionals today! Looking to upgrade this school year? Slip behind the wheel of a new Nissan from Younger Nissan of Frederick just in time for school!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Top off all the fluids<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular oil changes are a must, but that isn\u2019t the only fluid you should be keeping an eye on in your vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Keep an eye out for transmission, brakes, coolants, and more. Clean fluids help your engine run smoothly, while dirty fluids can cause damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Take a peek at your lights.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headlight or taillight out? Lights out on your vehicle are very dangerous. A burned-out headlight can impair your ability to see the road clearly, increasing the risk of a flat tire or accident. While a burnt-out taillight can make it hard to see you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply turn your lights on while the car is in park, and walk around the entire vehicle to make sure your headlights, rear lights, blinkers, and hazards are functioning properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will this keep you safe, but it will keep you from getting a pulled over\/ a ticket.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need replacement, just schedule a service appointment today.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper tire pressure can cause you to get fewer miles per gallon? It can also increase wear and tear, resulting in a need to replace the tires sooner than normal, and becoming very costly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your tires in tip-top shape, keep a tire gauge in your car and check the pressure monthly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for wear and tear by utilizing the \u201cpenny test\u201d by inserting an upside-down penny in the tread groove. If you can see the top of Lincoln\u2019s head, it\u2019s time to get new tires.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t forget your wipers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want to be driving down the highway, and go to use your wipers and have no washer fluid! Your windshield wiper fluid needs to be topped off to ensure you have good visibility in poor weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiper blades need regular replacement too, usually every six to twelve months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CH-CH-CHARGE IT UP<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t find yourself getting out of a class only to find your battery has died.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your car is sluggish to start or if the dashboard lights or radio are giving you trouble, it may be a sign you need a new battery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries only last three to five years, so if you\u2019ve had yours a long time, it\u2019s probably time for a new one.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find you need a replacement, your mechanic can test your battery during routine maintenance and oil changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Check your seatbelts\u2014and wear them.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckle up and stay safe this school year. Simply wearing a properly fitted seatbelt saves thousands of lives each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of the most effective ways to avoid serious injury in an accident. Airbags alone are not enough to protect you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your seatbelt is secured tightly across the pelvis and rib cage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Take a break and get your brakes checked<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that your brakes are a crucial part of your drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn brakes can make it hard to stop quickly and can cause your car to travel farther before coming to a halt \u2014 making it more likely you\u2019ll find yourself in an accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid that, a professional mechanic should check your vehicle\u2019s brakes regularly, preferably as part of a routine maintenance check performed during regular oil changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pack an emergency kit just in case<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never a bad idea to be prepared! Items you\u2019ll want to keep in your car in case of trouble include a flashlight, tire repair kit, first aid items, a basic tool kit (lug wrench, screwdriver, hammer), jumper cables, hazard triangle, a blanket, and even a small amount of cash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\">\n<div id=\"featured_video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/service-appointment.html\"><button class=\"cta_button\">Schedule Your Nissan Service Appointment Now!<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"social-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fredericknissan\/\"><img id=\"find-us-live\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.oomdo.com\/blog_dev\/images\/find-us.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; August is almost here, and marks back to school for many of our younger drivers! But before you pack up the car and hit the road for school, there&#8217;s a few things you should do to ensure you and your vehicle\u2019s safety this back to school season. 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