It’s incredibly frustrating when your Nissan Sentra doesn’t start because the brake feels locked. The brake lockout safety feature that prevents starting while in gear is meant to protect your car, but malfunctions can leave you thinking something wrong with your vehicle. In this article, we’ll cover the potential causes for the brake lock condition … Read more
One of the most annoying issues as a vehicle owner is noticing a sudden power loss and acceleration for no apparent reason while driving down the road. In most cases, short power loss points to an underlying mechanical or electrical issue that will only worsen if left unchecked. In this article, we’ll examine the most … Read more
Are you tired of the mundane orange instrument cluster lighting in your Nissan Altima? Customizing the dashboard’s light colors is an easy way to spice up your interior ambiance. Modern Altimas allows drivers to switch between multiple colored lighting options for the gauges and displays with just a few button presses. In this straightforward guide, … Read more
Over time, the radio display screen in your Nissan vehicle can fade away, making it increasingly difficult to see the station presets, climate controls, and other important information. A faded radio display with low visibility is an annoyance and a safety concern by preventing a clear view of settings while driving. But don’t worry because … Read more
When servicing the transmission pan on a Nissan CVT, tightening the pan bolts and drain plug to the manufacturer’s factory torque spec is crucial. Under-torquing the CVT transmission pan hardware can lead to leaks while over-tightening can crack the pan. Most service manuals list the torque as “Tighten to specification,” making the exact values hard … Read more
Seeing the brake warning light and battery charge warning light on immediately in your Nissan Altima’s instrument cluster is a cause for some serious concern. This combination of brake and battery lights indicates a specific electrical issue that requires diagnosis and repair. In this article, we’ll discuss what it means when your Altima’s brake and … Read more
Apple CarPlay is supposed to make driving while connected to your iPhone more straightforward and accessible. But what happens when CarPlay won’t connect or work properly in your Nissan Rogue? Whether CarPlay fails to launch, exhibits laggy operation, or won’t open apps, the problem must be diagnosed. In this article, we’ll cover the common causes … Read more
Hearing a rattling, fluttering, or flapping sound from your car when driving can be concerning. This audible flapping or tapping noise indicates a problem in your vehicle that must be addressed. This article will cover potential issues that can cause a flapping noise while driving. We’ll discuss how to diagnose the various culprits like loose … Read more
This is a common question many drivers have to ensure they are getting an accurate reading of the oil level. In this article, we’ll explain why checking your oil when the engine is cold rather than hot is recommended. We’ll discuss how heat expands oil and gives an inaccurate level reading if it is measured … Read more
It’s a common question many drivers have – when your vehicle is due for its oil change. Will the check engine or service engine light illuminates on the dash to remind you? While it would be convenient. The check engine light is not activated simply by routine maintenance needs like an overdue oil change. In … Read more