{"id":3032,"date":"2022-07-28T21:03:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2022-07-28T21:03:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:03:46","slug":"check-out-younger-nissans-back-to-school-car-care-tips-frederick-md","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/information\/check-out-younger-nissans-back-to-school-car-care-tips-frederick-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Check Out Younger Nissan\u2019s Back To School Car Care Tips! | Frederick, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With July rolling over into August, the summer season is coming to a close and drivers everywhere are preparing to take on the toll that back-to-school travel takes on their ride! Whether you are crossing state lines to attend university or driving to and from grade school to drop off and pick up your little genius, you\u2019ve got some driving to do in the months ahead! Make sure your Nissan is up to travel by taking a look at Younger Nissan\u2019s back-to-school car care tips below! Looking to upgrade your ride and start your academic year off right? Browse our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/searchnew.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">available inventory<\/span><\/a> online and schedule your test drive at Younger Nissan today!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Younger Nissan\u2019s Back To School Car Care Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflate Your Tires Properly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>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.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To keep your tires in tip-top shape, keep a tire gauge in your car and check the pressure monthly.&nbsp;<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:55% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-1024x658.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3033 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-1536x988.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-28-at-4.13.40-PM-2048x1317.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Keep All Your Fluids Topped Off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Regular oil changes are a must, but that isn\u2019t the only fluid you should be keeping an eye on in your vehicle.<\/li><li>Keep an eye out for transmission, brakes, coolants, and more. Clean fluids help your engine run smoothly, while dirty fluids can cause damage.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check Your Brakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It\u2019s no secret that your brakes are a crucial part of your drive.&nbsp;<\/li><li>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.&nbsp;<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Charge Up Your Battery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t find yourself getting out of a class only to find your battery has died.&nbsp;<\/li><li>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.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Batteries only last three to five years, so if you\u2019ve had yours a long time, it\u2019s probably time for a new one.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you find you need a replacement, your mechanic can test your battery during routine maintenance and oil changes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack an emergency kit just in case<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take On Back To School Travel With These Car Care Tips From Younger Nissan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1059,928,941,984],"tags":[1117,63,85,660,1096,1153,153],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3032"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3032"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3034,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3032\/revisions\/3034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}