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Fully redesigned for 2017, the Nissan Titan makes a solid choice if you're seeking a pickup truck. It delivers plenty of power, good towing and payload capacities, and great off-road abilities. Considering summer is quickly approaching with warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine, a pickup truck will suit you well on and off the road. But before the temperatures get too hot, it's important to take the time to prepare your truck for the summer months ahead with preventative maintenance care. Check out these must-do services below! Check Tires Tires are one of the most overlooked parts of a vehicle. In fact, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), only one in 10 drivers checks their tire pressure correctly. This is a rather alarming percentage when you consider the importance tires play in automotive safety. With this notable fact in mind, it is important to take the time to check your tires for proper air pressure. As temperatures escalate during the summer months, tire pressure changes. For every 10-degree increase in the temperature outside, your tires lose one to two PSI (pounds per square inch) of air. The problem with this is that tires that are under-inflated bulge outward, putting pressure on their sidewalls. This increases the risk of a blowout – an incredibly dangerous situation, especially at fast highway speeds. Overinflated tires are problematic, too. With too much air, tires make less contact with the road, leading to hydroplaning in wet conditions. Change Oil Just thinking about the scorching summer heat can leave you begging for a cold drink. Well, your truck will be just as thirsty. Cars are made up of many fluids. One, in particular, is motor oil. Oil is essential to the health and well-being of your truck's engine. It works to keep hardworking engine parts running clean, smooth and cool. Without oil, engine parts become damaged. Your engine is also likely to overheat. This is why it is so important to ensure your truck has a continuous supply of fresh oil. Summer is a time of heavy driving, and it is also a time when your engine is more likely to overheat. So before you head out on vacation or on off-road adventures, be sure to take the time to check your oil level, and have your oil changed if needed. Inspect Hoses and Belts The most important aspect of ensuring a healthy car in summer is to keep its engine cool. One way to make this happen is by inspecting your vehicle's hoses and belts. Hoses connected to the radiator help pump coolant to and from the engine block, while belts run the fan that also helps cool the system. A crack of a hose or a snap of a belt, and your truck's radiator will quickly overheat. In already hot temperatures outside, being stranded due to malfunctioning hoses and belts doesn't sound too fun, does it? Hoses can suffer from electrochemical degradation – a slow deterioration process that eats away at the rubber materials inside the hose. When checking hoses, be on the lookout for any leaks and/or loose connections. Hoses should also be firm, so if they are soft and malleable, this is a bad sign. Belts can also be visually checked for cracks and damage. When inspecting the belts, be aware of any that look excessively slick or smooth. You will also want to remove the belt to make sure the material hasn't begun to separate into different layers. For all you need to know about the 2017 Nissan Titan, and other maintenance tips, visit our dealership in Harrisburg, PA.

Truck Trends truck of the year, the 2017 Nissan Titan, climbs over the competition with massive power, outstanding payload and towing capacity, excellent cabin space, and an ultra-comfortable and refined interior. It also delivers 5 year 100,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty. The Titan gets the job done and goes where others can’t with a wide range of tough features meant to highlight all the attributes of a great truck. For 2017, a half ton model is added as an alternative to the 5/8-ton Titan XD. The performance and capabilities of the 2017 Nissan Titan is like a three-ringed circus of large truck domination. To harness all that truck and maintain it for the long haul, it needs a ring leader ready to play the role of strong caretaker. Sugar daddy or mama, good partner, or just not into you If your car could rate you as a caretaker, what do you think the results would be? Are you a sugar daddy or sugar mama? If you are, then you do everything you can to treat your car like it’s something special. You shower it with regularly scheduled maintenance check-ups, give it oil changes with synthetic oil as soon as it asks you, and you always drive it with its well fair in mind. You also do little extra things like winterize it, keep it clean both inside and out, and respond quickly when it tells you something is wrong. Other things a sugar daddy or sugar mama does for their vehicles are protect it against the elements with products that keep the exterior and interior free from harm. And give it a good place to rest at night in either a garage, carport, or at least off the street. A good partner to your 2017 Nissan Titan If you are not a sugar daddy or sugar mama for your 2017 Nissan Titan, are you a good partner, then? If you are a good partner, you love your vehicle but sometimes you have tendency to let things slide. Overall, you do a good job of taking care of your car but an occasional oil change is scheduled later than it should, or when it comes to regularly scheduled check-ups, one or two might get missed. This is where most people fall, so give yourself a pat on the back if this is you. Being at least a good partner to your car is commendable and can go a long way in preserving a long life for your vehicle. With our busy lifestyles, rising to the level of sugar daddy or sugar mama in the care of our cars can take near herculean dedication, but you are not too far off. Just not into to vehicle maintenance Are you in a relationship with your vehicle but not fully committed? If you are in this category, you can be indifferent to the care of your vehicle. You oftentimes ask more out of the relationship than you put in. Yes, there are motions toward establishing good care. You keep it somewhat clean and try not to miss oil changes. But overall your care can be inconsistent. But there is hope. You can move up from “just not that into” your car maintenance, to good partner with relative ease. Be consistent with oil changes and drive your vehicle in way that best preserves it. These are good places to start. Before you know it, you can begin to reap the rewards. And maybe, just maybe, you can wear the supreme title of sugar daddy or sugar mama and your vehicle will show its love with many happy miles. A Nissan  5.6L 32-Valve V8 engine delivers massive power. And with four valves per cylinder, it makes excellent and efficient use of air flow. This way divers receive powerful engine response when called on, as well as excellent gas mileage. The 2017 Nissan Titan exterior retains a similar look to the previous year’s model. So just like last year, truck buyers receive a bold and rugged looking full size truck with athletic lines that cut gracefully through both fender areas. This along with the Titan’s characteristic Nissan grille, give the full-size truck its distinct and appealing appearance. Visit a Faulkner Nissan today and check out the Nissan Titan.

Looking for a new truck? Then yo may be interested in the latest 2017 Nissan Titan. Fully-redesigned, the Titan is turning heads with a more aggressive look, greatly improved interior design, and a truly powerful V8 engine with seven-speed transmission. But there's much more to learn about this truck, so continue reading to find out the top reasons to make the 2017 Nissan Titan your next truck. Strong Performance When investing in a pickup truck, you want it to provide a strong performance – in power and strength, both on-road and off. Enter the 2017 Nissan Titan, a full-size pickup truck that delivers capabilities in all the right areas. Powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine and paired to a seven-speed transmission, the Titan produces 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque. These strong numbers give you a slight idea of the towing and hauling capacities this truck can handle. But here's a closer look. When properly equipped, Titans with RWD can tow up to 9,390 pounds and haul up to 1,590 pounds, while those equipped with 4WD have a maximum tow rate of 9,230 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,610 pounds. Off-Road Ready There are many things that make a truck great, like upscale equipment and features, comfort and more. But if you like adventure, there's nothing better than a truck that's off-road ready. This where the Nissan Titan really shines. With a 2017 lineup that offers five trim levels, each comes with a good dose of off-road capabilities and gear. But the Titan trim that really sets itself apart from the rest is the Pro-4X. This off-road-oriented trim comes equipped with a lengthy list of rugged equipment, such as: All-terrain tires Off-road-tuned Bilstein shocks Lockable rear differential Hill descent control Receiver hitch and 7-pin wiring harness connector Skid plates Spray-in bedliner Luxury Features Gone are the days where trucks simply serve utility purposes. Now, truck owners want a truck that delivers comfort and upscale appeal. While the 2017 Titan may be a beast off-road with trim levels like the Pro-4X, it also provides a great deal of luxury features. The Titan's SL trim is a good example as it comes with many sought-after items, such as: Heated front seats Leather upholstery Remote engine start Power-folding mirrors Power-adjustable steering wheel Driver memory functions Auto-dimming rearview mirror 12-speaker audio system Solid Safety Another top reason to invest in a pickup truck like Nissan's 2017 Titan is that it provides solid safety and protection – on-road and off. All trim levels come with essential safety equipment, from antilock disc brakes and stability and traction control to front and side airbags.   If you like to tow, you'll definitely be happy with the Trailer Sway Control system that comes equipped in upper Titan trim. This system helps keep a trailer straight on the road when driving in strong winds or on poor-quality roads.   Depending on trim level, there are also some advanced safety systems available, such as a 360-degree parking camera and blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert.   Another noteworthy safety system offered in the Titan is NissanConnect emergency telematics services. This system helps increase safety with its inclusion of automatic crash notification, stolen-vehicle recovery assistance, and roadside assistance.   To learn even more reasons to make the 2017 Nissan Titan your next truck, check it out at our dealership in Harrisburg, PA.

Trucks are known best for three things: powerful engines, the strength to tow and haul, and off-road capabilities. One truck that is exceptional in all of these areas is the 2017 Nissan Titan. It offers plenty of power with standard V8 engines, an abundance of cargo and storage areas, stellar optional off-road packages, and lots of upscale and high-tech features. When trucks, like the Titan, are put to the test, they conquer whatever is thrown at them, with power, strength and serious perseverance. But as hard as trucks work, their engines can become overworked in the process. This can lead to a number of negative situations, like overheating and serious damage – and engine damage is one problem you don't want to encounter because it's time consuming and very costly. Luckily, there are things you can do to help protect your engine so it will continue to run smoothly, efficiently, and forever. To proactively protect your truck's engine, follow the tips below. Change Oil One of the most important things you can do for your truck's engine is to have its oil changed regularly. Avoiding this vital maintenance service can cause your engine permanent damage. Oil is used to keep internal engine parts well-lubricated. When these parts are without clean oil, or the proper amount of oil, they will become damaged as they bump and grind against each other due to poor lubrication. These situations can also lead to your truck's engine overheating. The longer your truck's oil goes unchanged, the dirtier and thicker it becomes. As a result, your engine won't run as smoothly as it should, and will eventually shut down. Every truck (and vehicle for that matter) require oil to be changed at different intervals, so check your owner's manual, or with a certified technician for an estimated time frame. Check Cooling System As you've already learned, oil helps keep your truck's engine cool. But, there's one other thing that also helps do this, and that's the cooling system. The cooling system is made up of many parts – the most commonly known being the radiator, thermostat, water pump and coolant. One of the simplest ways to protect your engine from overheating is to make sure your engine is supplied with the correct amount of coolant. To check your coolant level, simply pop the hood and look inside the coolant tank. Make sure the coolant is above the minimum mark, but below the maximum mark. Look for Leaks When owning and driving a car, it's important to keep all of your five senses on alert so you can quickly know when something may be wrong. One example of using your five senses is to check your truck for leaks. Leaks are not only visible, but they also smell. Common leaks occur from engine hose failure and areas of rubber seal and silicon that have worn away. They are due to the intense heat and pressure under our truck's hood. Two fluids you never want to have leaking rom your engine are oil and antifreeze. By checking under your truck's hood, and on the ground beneath it, you can stay on top of minor leaks so they don't turn into major problems. Replace Fuel Filter The fuel filter is one of the components of a vehicle that is easily ignored. In fact, many don't even realize it exists. But it definitely does, and it's very important in the well-being of your truck's engine. The fuel filter's job is to protect your engine from harmful sediment and particles in gasoline. It does this by catching these particles and debris by trapping them inside a canister. Just as most all automotive parts need to be replaced over time, so does the fuel filter. By replacing your fuel filter, your engine will experience several things. It will burn clean gasoline, acquire less build-up, run more smoothly, and will also last much longer. For more information on the 2017 Nissan Titan, and for all your automotive maintenance needs, visit our dealership in Harrisburg, PA.

When you opt for a truck like the 2016 Nissan Titan, you expect a lot. Attractive and functional interior, serious towing potential, and substantial payload capabilities – to name a few. But to keep a half-ton truck like the Titan in optimal condition, oil changes are key. You've probably heard hundreds of times how important oil changes are to the well-being of a vehicle, but you may not know why. Continue reading to learn the importance of oil changes, how to check your oil level, and ways know if your vehicle's oil needs to be changed. Importance of Engine Oil As you already know, engine oil is vital to a vehicle's engine, and regular oil changes and oil level checks must be performed in order to keep your vehicle running smoothly. But why is it so crucial? Engine oil works to lubricate the moving parts inside your truck's engine. It also works to clean, cool and protect these parts and prevent the engine from seizing up. Unfortunately, engine oil gets dirty and its chemical makeup changes and becomes less effective over time. This causes it to lose its lubricating properties. As a result, engine oil must be changed regularly in order to keep your engine and vehicle running efficiently. How to Check Your Oil Level Checking your engine oil level is one of the easiest automotive maintenance services you can perform yourself. Just follow these steps: Pop the hood. Locate the dipstick. Pull the dipstick all the way out. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick back into the engine. Remove the dipstick once more. Look at the tip of the dipstick. An engine with a proper oil level will reach the Full line on the dipstick. Replace the dipstick and close the hood. How to Tell if Your Truck Needs an Oil Change By now, you are probably wondering how to tell if your truck is in need of an oil change. Here are some ways to know. Color When you check your oil level, be sure to inspect its color. Good oil is a transparent light brown. Oil that is no longer good will appear darker, even black. If your oil loses its transparency and turns black, it is most likely loaded with particles and gunk and needs to be changed. Consistency Along with color, it is also important to check the consistency of your oil. To do this, take a little bit of oil off the end of your dipstick and rub it between your thumb and forefinger. If the oil feels coarse or gritty, this is a sign that the oil contains contaminants and needs to be replaced. Increased Engine Noise Does your truck's engine seem to be noisier than usual? If so, this could be a sign that your oil is in need of replacing. The longer engine oil goes without being replaced, the less efficient it becomes, losing its lubricating properties. This causes moving engine parts to grind against each other and become damaged. If this issue is not addressed, you are looking at serious engine repairs and costs. Oil Level Continues to Drop Has your oil level continued to drop below the minimum indicator on your dipstick – even after topping it off? If so, this could mean there's a problem. As engine oil loses its lubricating properties over time, your truck's engine will end up using more oil to ensure it's working parts continue to run smoothly. If an oil change or topping off your oil doesn't help to keep the correct amount of oil in your engine, this could be a sign of a leak. Visit our dealership in Harrisburg, PA to learn more about the 2016 Nissan Titan and engine oil tips.