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How Dangerous is it to Drive Your 2019 Nissan Rogue With Bald Tires in Bellevue, WA?
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(Posted on Apr 29, 2019 at 11:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My father noticed one of my 2019 Nissan Rogue's tires is bald and said that it's dangerous to use. Why is it so bad to drive with the rubber in this condition?

Thanks,
Sarah

If one or more of the tires on your 2019 Nissan Rogueâ€™s becomes bald, you should consider it dangerous to drive. This is especially true when itâ€™s raining.

Bald tires have less grip meaning theyâ€™re more prone to under steer. So if you take a corner too quickly, you could run wide.

Since the rubber has already worn away so much, tires in this condition are far more susceptible to blowouts. This is especially true on long highway trips.

The thread on your rubber kicks out water as it passes over it. For this reason, bald tires are extremely susceptible to hydroplaning. When this happens, you completely lose control of your vehicle: of course, this is dangerous.

You should change your Rogueâ€™s tire as soon as possible and avoid driving in the rain at all costs.

Thanks for your question, Sarah! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you ever need anything else.

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Bellevue: How do You Drive Your 2019 Nissan Sentra in The Rain?
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(Posted on Apr 29, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

I was out in my 2019 Nissan Sentra during heavy rain yesterday and nearly lost control. Do you have any advice on how to drive under these weather conditions?

Thanks,
Amy
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Hi, Amy!

Iâ€™m sorry to hear about your mishap yesterday. There are a number of driving techniques you can use to keep you and your 2019 Nissan Sentra safe.

The number one thing to do when itâ€™s raining is slow down. On top of this, everything from accelerating to applying the brakes and turning should be done gently and progressively.

Avoid any standing water which has built up on the road, as this could cause you to hydroplane. You should also try to drive in the tracks made by the car ahead of you, as this part of the road will have more grip.

If it's raining, you need to leave a lot more distance between you and the car in front of you. A good tip is to use â€œonly a fool breaks the two-second ruleâ€: say this once when the road is dry and twice in poor weather conditions.

Thanks for your question, Amy! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.

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Car Performance Questions

Auburn, Washington: Should You Get a New Exhaust For Your 2018 Nissan Titan?
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(Posted on Apr 25, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

I want to give my 2018 Nissan Titan some more power, so Iâ€™m thinking of fitting it with a performance exhaust system: do you think this is a good idea?

Thanks,
Mark

Hi, Mark!

Fitting a performance exhaust system to your 2018 Nissan Titan is certainly one way to give it more power: but only if you do it correctly.

Many people opt to fit clamp-on mufflers which I would not recommend. These are imitators and only serve to give your Titan a sporty look and sound. These components may even reduce your Titanâ€™s power.

If you really want to increase your truck's performance, you need to replace the entire exhaust system with high-end parts. This includes everything between the muffler and the catalytic converter.

Bare in mind, environmental regulations mean that you cannot alter the catalytic converter itself.

High-performance aftermarket exhaust manufacturers often tout that their systems provide a 10% boost in horsepower. But you need to be aware that this is largely dependent on the condition of your vehicle.

Thanks for your question, Mark! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Should You Get Summer Tires For Your 2019 Nissan Rogue in Auburn, WA?
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(Posted on Apr 24, 2019 at 10:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

With the warm weather approaching, Iâ€™m thinking about fitting summer tires to my 2019 Nissan Rogue. I'm not sure if it's worth doing: what do you think?

Thanks,
Matt

Hi, Matt!

Whether or not you should fit Summer tires to your 2019 Nissan Rogue really depends on the conditions youâ€™re going to drive in.

These tires work best in temperatures in excess of 45-degrees Fahrenheit. They're made from a softer rubber compound and fitted with large tread blocks.

The composition of summer tires means they're extremely grippy. Theyâ€™ll have more traction in both wet and dry conditions. Fitting them to your Rogue will give it better handling and braking capabilities.

Once temperatures drop, however, the soft rubber compound hardens and traction is greatly reduced, to the point that it may be dangerous. If you drive in cold weather you could actually damage the tire, causing it to chip or crack.

So if youâ€™re confident youâ€™ll only drive in warm weather conditions, then these tires would be a good addition to your vehicle.

Thanks for the question, Matt! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Auburn: Does Your 2018 Nissan Kicks Have a Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator?
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(Posted on Apr 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Thereâ€™s some black smoke coming out of my 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ exhaust. My friend has some mechanical knowledge and said this could be down to a problem with the fuel pressure regulator: what do you think?

Thanks,
Jenny

Hi, Jenny!

Black smoke coming from your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ exhaust isnâ€™t a cause for immediate concern. Some cars produce this for a short while after you start them up.

If the smoke persists, however, itâ€™s likely that your car is burning too much gasoline. This problem could be caused by a bad fuel pressure regulator.

This component regulates how much gasoline gets to your Kicksâ€™ engine. If the pressure falls low, your car wonâ€™t start. But, when itâ€™s too high, your vehicle will be over-fueled and produce white smoke.

If your car is over-fueled, itâ€™s probably also running rough and delivering poor gas mileage: so these are symptoms to look out for.

This problem could also be caused by leaky or clogged fuel injectors. My advice is to bring your vehicle down to our Service Department and let the Technicians inspect it.

Thanks for the question, Jenny! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else!

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How do You Prepare Your 2019 Nissan Sentra For Summer in Auburn, Washington?
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(Posted on Apr 24, 2019 at 06:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Things are starting to heat up and I want to make the most of my new 2019 Nissan Sentra. Is there anything I can do to prepare it for summer?

Thanks,
Grace

Hi, Grace!

There are a number of things you can do to prepare your new 2019 Nissan Sentra for summer.

Firstly, you can swap out your rubber for some new summer tires. This will improve your Sentra's handling.

If youâ€™re not going to change your tires, at least make sure theyâ€™re correctly inflated. Since the ambient temperature will rise, your rubber's PSI will increase: if itâ€™s too high, it will have a negative impact on the car's handling.

Keep an eye on the temperature gauge and make sure that your engine isnâ€™t getting too hot. If it is, you may have a problem with your radiator, and this is the last thing you want in summer.

Harsh winter weather can take its toll on wiper blades, so you should inspect your and replace them if necessary.

It never hurts give your car a tune-up, especially if youâ€™re planning on covering a lot of miles. You can do it yourself or bring your Sentra down to our Service Department.

Thanks for the question, Grace! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Auburn, Washington: Is The 2019 Nissan LEAF Good in Snow?
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(Posted on Apr 24, 2019 at 04:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Iâ€™m thinking of buying a new 2019 Nissan LEAF but I sometimes need to drive through snowy conditions. Would this model be up to the task?

Thanks,
Dianna

Hi, Dianna!

The 2019 Nissan LEAF is perfectly capable of driving through snow, especially if you opt for the SL model which has a heated steering wheel and seats. But donâ€™t forget, it isn't an all-terrain off-road machine.

The electric powertrain doesnâ€™t affect how this model handles in the snow. And it comes with regular tires just like youâ€™d find on any other car. So it will behave the same way the majority of front-wheel drive vehicles do.

Of course, the LEAF wonâ€™t be as good as an all-wheel drive vehicle in the snow, but this has nothing to do with the fact that itâ€™s electric.

The only thing you might want to be aware of is that extremely low temperatures can reduce the LEAFâ€™s battery efficiency by as much as 20%. This would bring its range down from an EPA rated 151 miles to 124 miles.

Thanks for your question, Dianna! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.

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Tacoma Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Maxima Have a Bad Fuel Pump?
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(Posted on Apr 16, 2019 at 06:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Maxima cut out while I was driving it recently. This happened to a friendâ€™s car before, and it was due to a bad fuel pump. Do you think Iâ€™m having the same problem?

Thanks,
Dave

Hi, Dave!

There are a number of issues which could cause your 2018 Nissan Maximaâ€™s engine to cut out, so it's hard for me to say without inspecting it. But, if your fuel pump is faulty, the car's engine will shut off.

The fuel pump ensures that gasoline gets from your carâ€™s tank to its engine. Vehicles can run for a short time while this component is failing but, eventually, the drivetrain will cut out.

There are some signs which will alert you to this issue. If you hear a whining noise from your engine or are having trouble starting it, it could be down to a bad fuel pump.

If your Maxima runs smoothly at a relatively high speed but then starts to splutter, this could also be caused by a failing fuel pump.

You should take your vehicle down to our Service Department and let the Technicians inspect it: they can quickly diagnose the problem.

Thanks for the question, Dave! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.

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Why Wonâ€™t Your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s Horn Work in Tacoma, Washington?
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(Posted on Apr 15, 2019 at 04:33PM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

When I pressed my 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s horn yesterday nothing happened. I think there could be a problem with its fuse? Is this something that I need to worry about?

Thanks,
Sam

Hi, Sam!

There are a number of things which could cause your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s horn to fail. A blown fuse is the probably most common cause of this issue.

Like every electrical part in your Titan, the horn needs a fuse to work. If this unit has blown, youâ€™ll have to replace it. These components have a fork-like look and are connected by a wire.

If this wire is broken it means the unit has blown, and youâ€™ve found your culprit. Thankfully, fuses are cheap and easy to replace.

If thereâ€™s no problem with your fuse then the issue could be related to your truckâ€™s relay, the horn itself, or even your airbag.

The Technicians at our Service Department can quickly diagnose your Titan's problem. So, if you canâ€™t find the cause yourself, you should call in.

This issue wonâ€™t cause severe damage to your vehicle. But a horn could prevent you from getting involved in an accident, so this isnâ€™t something you should let linger.

Thanks for the question, Sam! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you need anything else.

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Tacoma: What Should You do if Your 2019 Nissan Rogue Cuts Out While Driving?
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(Posted on Apr 14, 2019 at 03:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

I was with my friend the other day and her car cut out while we were on the road: luckily she could restart it straight away. What should I do if this happens in my 2019 Nissan Rogue?

Thanks,
Veronica

Hi, Veronica!

Iâ€™m happy to hear both you and your friend were ok. I hope this won't happen in your 2019 Nissan Rogue but, if it does, this is what you should do.

Stay calm and guide your car to the side of the road so it doesnâ€™t obstruct traffic. The power steering and brakes wonâ€™t work, but you can still control the vehicle: itâ€™ll just be more difficult.

If youâ€™re finding it too difficult to stop the car, you can try using the emergency brake.

Once you've come to a stop, you should try to restart your Rogue. If youâ€™re successful, you need to get it to a repair shop right away.

If you canâ€™t restart your car, you should put your flashers on so that other drivers know you have a problem and don't pass too closely. Then youâ€™ll need to call your local repair shop and get your vehicle towed there ASAP.

Thanks for your question, Veronica! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you need anything else.

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How Dangerous is it to Drive Your 2019 Nissan Rogue With Bald Tires in Bellevue, WA?

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Why Wonâ€™t Your 2018 Nissan Titanâ€™s Horn Work in Tacoma, Washington?

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