Selecting the Best CVT Fluid for a Sealed Nissan Altima: Valvoline vs. OEM NS-3 (And What The Manual Won’t Tell You)
Looking for the best CVT fluid for your Nissan Altima? Read our comparison of Valvoline CVT fluid versus Nissan OEM NS-3 fluid.
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Fixing the Common Electric Power Steering Motor Whine in Nissan Kicks (And When To Worry)
Diagnose and fix the electric power steering motor whine in your Nissan Kicks. Learn when the noise is normal and when it indicates steering failure.
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Nissan Frontier Rear Differential Drain Interval: Do You Need to Do It at 30k? (And Why Waiting Could Cost You $4,200)
Delaying your differential fluid service is risky. Discover the recommended rear differential drain interval for the Nissan Frontier and what happens if you wait.
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Installing Custom Mud Flaps on the Rugged Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek (And Why OEM Splash Guards Are Mud Scoops)
Upgrade your trail protection. Learn why the stock Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek splash guards trap debris and how to install heavy-duty custom mud flaps.
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Can You Run 5W-30 Oil in a Nissan Pathfinder VQ35DD Designed for 0W-20? (What The Manual Won’t Tell You)
Should you switch your Nissan Pathfinder VQ35DD engine to 5W-30 oil instead of 0W-20? We look at real-world engine wear, oil specs, and warranty impacts.
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Evaluating Real-World City Fuel Mileage of Nissan Kicks in Heavy Traffic (And Why EPA Numbers Lie to You)
How fuel-efficient is the Nissan Kicks in stop-and-go traffic? We evaluate actual fuel mileage numbers and compare them to the manufacturer’s EPA ratings.
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Upgrading Nissan Qashqai Front Brake Rotors to Slotted Performance Specs (And Why Your Stock Brakes Are Overheating on Hills)
Stop brake fade. Learn why stock Nissan Qashqai front rotors overheat on steep descents and how performance slotted rotors solve the issue.
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Nissan Kicks Suspension Bushings Check: Dealing with Hard Highway Clunks (And Saving $800 on Repairs)
Stop annoying highway clunks in your Nissan Kicks. We show you how to inspect suspension bushings and replace them without paying high garage fees.
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Nissan Rogue AWD Differential Fluid Drain: Tools, Specs, and Fluid Choice (And Why Skipping It Kills Your AWD System)
Protect your AWD system from premature failure. Learn how to perform a Nissan Rogue differential fluid drain and fill using the right specs and tools.
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Why Heavy Duty Gear Oil is Mandatory for Nissan Frontier Manual Gearboxes (And How GL-5 Destroys Your Synchros)
Protect your manual transmission. We explain why GL-5 gear oil is highly corrosive to Nissan Frontier brass synchronizers and which GL-4 fluids to use.