Coughlin Nissan of Heath

Regularly getting a tire rotation helps keep your tires even, leading to a more comfortable and safer ride. It’s part of the preventive maintenance you should be getting at your Nissan dealer. Safety and comfort in your car are always highly desirable, so let’s look a little closer at the benefits of getting your tires rotated.

4 Benefits of Getting a Tire Rotation at Your Heath Nissan Dealer

1. Your Tires Will Last Longer

Your front tires support more of your car’s weight than the back ones because the powertrain is located at the front of the vehicle. Plus, many cars operate in forward-wheel drive most of the time, putting more strain on those front tires. This makes your front tires wear down faster than the back ones, shortening their lifespan.

Regular rotations stop the front tires from wearing down faster than the back ones. Instead, your tires wear down evenly. You’ll be able to replace all four tires at the same time, as the front ones will have a longer lifespan than they would if your tires weren’t regularly rotated.

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Tires are one car component that should never be neglected. If you ever experience the following issues with your tires, head to your local Nissan dealer without delay. With a fresh set of new tires, your risk of skids, blowouts, and other tire-related problems is greatly reduced. Your vehicle’s handling and performance will be bolstered as well. 

Treads Are Too Worn Down

Car Tires

Shallow treads are probably the main reason that drivers replace their tires. If your tires make it to the end of their lifespan without suffering too much damage, the treads will eventually wear down to 2/32 of an inch in depth. This is the time to replace your tires. Anything below 2/32 of an inch is dangerous to drive on and is also illegal in most states. 

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Engine problems can develop due to worn or damaged components. If a problem develops in the engine, it will grow worse as time passes and can lead to damage to other engine systems. As your Nissan dealer, we can repair any potential problem for you. These are a few examples of issues that we can fix.

Blocked Catalytic Converter

Check Engine Light

Catalytic converters have been a part of every vehicle in the US for almost fifty years. The converter’s function is to change dangerous and toxic chemicals produced by combustion into harmless ones to reduce air pollution. A converter uses chemical reactions, extreme pressure, and high temperatures to change dangerous chemicals.

The conversion process in the converter produces carbon. Carbon gradually accumulates and can block the exit from the converter into the exhaust system. If this happens, engine gasses are forced back into your engine. These gases increase pressure in the engine and can cause the engine to stall. We can fix this problem by cleaning the converter to remove the blockage.

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Properly working headlights are an essential part of any vehicle’s safety system. Without them, it’s nearly impossible to navigate darkened streets, and other vehicles won’t see you coming. Fortunately, headlight repairs or the installation of headlights is a straightforward service that can be performed by your Nissan dealer. But how can you tell if it’s time for new headlights? There are several signs.

Is It Time for Your Nissan Dealer to Install New Headlights on Your Vehicle?

Your Bulb Is Blown

Headlights

One of the surest ways of determining that your headlights have failed is to examine the bulb. If the bulb has visibly blown, you’re likely not seeing any light emanating from the headlamp, and you need immediate replacement. Headlights don’t last forever, and it’s normal for the bulbs to blow occasionally. But if your headlights need replacement more than once a year, there may be a wiring issue or another mechanical issue at play.

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When you’re driving on a hot day, the temperature underneath the hood could easily reach over 4,500 F. A temperature this high can damage many sensitive engine components like the head gasket or numerous other seals and gaskets. Your Nissan has a cooling system centered around the radiator that controls this temperature. As your Nissan dealer, we want you to know some signs that you need to visit us for a radiator repair.

Signs You Need a Radiator Repair from Your Nissan Dealer

Coolant Leak

Coolant is essential for your engine. This liquid is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze, and its purpose is to control the heat level in the engine. It does this by absorbing heat from hot engine components as it travels over them and transporting this heat to the radiator. Inside the radiator, the heat is removed by heat exchange. Once the heat is removed, the coolant circulates through the engine again.

Coolant is brightly colored pink, orange, blue, green, or yellow. If you spot a puddle in any of these colors underneath your car, your cooling system is leaking. We advise calling our service department right away, so we can identify and repair the leak. If you drive while you have a coolant leak, your engine can seize up and suffer major damage.

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Heath, OH is one of the state’s top cities and an excellent place to unwind and relax in one of the urban greenspaces dotted throughout the city. These parks offer you a chance to take a breather, play on the playground with your kids, or hop on your bike for a fun ride through the Ohio wilderness. Your 2023 Nissan Rogue SV, with a trip computer and Apple CarPlay, can help you navigate your way there and keep you fully entertained on the way.

1. Hoback 

Hoback, 42 Dorsey Mill Road E., is a lovely place to recharge your batteries because there are a lot of places to walk, relax, and sit in the shade. Hoback is very green and vast, with plenty of tree-lined paths to explore, sports fields and courts, and a playground suitable for children of all ages. If you want to do a little bit of hiking, Hoback Park is the spot. It spans 20.5 acres of land, and you can reach the South Fork Licking River from a few of its trails.  

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The 2023 Nissan Kicks is a stylish and feature-rich crossover SUV that you won’t want to overlook when searching for a new car. There are several key features drivers should know about when considering this comfortable and spacious vehicle.

Customizable Cargo

2023 Nissan Kicks S in the color Scarlet Ember Tintcoat.

One of the main reasons people desire a crossover SUV is the additional space it offers over a sedan. Thankfully, the Kicks has plenty of that cargo space, and you can customize it to fit different amounts of cargo depending on how much you’re transporting.

You can fill the regular trunk on day-to-day trips, but on those days when you need a little more space to carry your gear, fold down part of the back row. This will give you up to 32.3 cubic feet of space to fit in all your cargo and still have a passenger in the back.

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You’re in luck if you live near Heath, OH because there are plenty of summer activities for you to enjoy around the area. You can visit several different places and spend the day having fun with your friends and family. You’re just a short drive away from multiple adventures!

1. Newark Earthworks

Children playing at the Water Park

The Newark Earthworks is one of the coolest geographical phenomena that you’ll find in Ohio. The area consists of the largest geometric earthen enclosures in the entire country. The state of Ohio even declared it an “official prehistoric monument” because it’s regarded as a sacred site among American Indians.

Built somewhere between 1 and 400 A.D., the Newark Earthworks represent many different things in American Indian culture. They may even be constructions that help delineate astronomical alignments throughout the universe. The original earthworks consisted of more than four square miles of land, but only three segments of it remain in place today.

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Heath, OH has plenty of great kid-friendly activities for local families to get excited about. You’ll love getting together in your 2023 Nissan Kicks SV with its eight-inch color touchscreen and six-speaker sound system. You’ll have a leisurely and short drive on your way to your next adventure. Here are four of our favorite local places to enjoy family time.

1. Great Circle Museum

This is a fun place to spend an afternoon outside with the family, have a picnic, walk around, and explore. The outside area is open from dawn to dusk every day. There are a lot of interesting things to see inside the museum. The museum is open from April through October on Thursdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The Great Circle Museum is a National Historic Landmark and named an official prehistoric monument for the state of Ohio. There are signs around the park explaining why American Indians call the site sacred. The park and museum are located at 455 Hebron Road in Heath.

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Alternators generate the electricity that all your car’s systems require. Like any other component, an alternator will eventually wear out or become damaged. When this happens, it’s time to visit your friendly Nissan dealer for an alternator repair. These are a few signs that your alternator could be wearing out.

Dim Lights

Dim lights are seen by many drivers as a sign that it’s time to change the headlight bulbs. This is often true, but if you’re also experiencing dim dash and cabin lights, you probably have an alternator problem. When your engine is running, the alternator supplies power to these systems. In time, the alternator will start to show signs of aging, and an older alternator will produce less power than it used to.

As the power supply to your car’s electrical system drops, your car’s computer is forced to allocate the available power to the systems that need it the most. Some systems are allocated only enough power to switch on. In the case of the lights, an inadequate power supply will make them appear dim. We can test the alternator, and we’ll replace it if necessary.

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