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Five Common Reasons that a Check Engine Light comes on

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In your automotive life, few things are quite so dreaded as the orange glow of a “check engine” light. What does it all mean? Do I need to take my car in right away? My car doesn’t feel any different than it did just a couple of days ago! The truth is, a check engine light can turn on for literally dozens of different reasons, some major, some minor. Here are the five most common reasons that a check engine light turns on, each of which might require a visit to us here at Avondale Nissan.

Get to Know the Nissan Xtronic CVT

The last decade or so has been extremely exciting at Nissan dealerships nationwide, and for a reason that might not be immediately obvious. However, the 2002 shift from automatic transmissions toward the now-popular Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT, for you cool kids out there) was one that has had seismic ramifications throughout the auto industry, and it’s led to a lot of questions from drivers from all areas. So know we at Avondale Nissan are here to help you get to know the Nissan Xtronic CVT, now available in models across the entire Nissan lineup.

Feeling the Grind? Five Signs of Transmission Problems

When you think of Avondale Nissan, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s legendary models like the Maxima and Titan, both of which have been fully revised for 2016. However, for still more motorists, the need for auto service is also of major significance, which is why we dedicate a whole section of our blog to auto service. Don’t believe us? Well, here it is. And today, we’re going to continue the service parade with a look at signs of transmission problems. Any sound familiar? If so, you’d better hightail it to Avondale Nissan!

Four Facts about your Auto Air Conditioning

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In the deepest throes of an Arizona summer, it stands to reason that your vehicle’s air conditioning has become an area of concern. There’s a lot that many of our visitors at Avondale Nissan don’t know about air conditioning, and that can present a whole host of problems for those hoping to beat the heat. Here are a few important facts about auto air conditioning that you might not have considered, from your friends (and certified service pros) here at Avondale Nissan.

Up Til Morning with the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight

You know what we love at Avondale Nissan? Special edition trims of our vehicles; that’s what. They don’t come along all that often, but man, when they do, you should hear the groundswell of noise that surges through the dealership. It’s with that in mind that we reveal the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight, which is set to debut at the BET Experience next week and takes one of our coolest models and reassembles it for the nighttime set. Care to look at what this model has to offer before it arrives at Avondale Nissan? Of course you do.

Radiator Trouble 101: What to do when your Car Overheats

With the Arizona heat tightening its grip on summer travelers, you might have noticed more cars sitting forlornly on the side of the road than normal. As you might have guessed, this is frequently the result of unrelenting heat, which can wreak havoc on your car’s innards. So, what to do when your car overheats? Where to turn to? The service department at Avondale Nissan has your answers right here.

Tow Freely with these Trailer Hitch Installation Tips

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During the summer months, many of us look forward to putting a trailer or boat behind our Titan or Armada and heading out into the wilderness. However, some of us aren’t as dexterous with a trailer hitch as we could be, and this is a problem that should undoubtedly be addressed before you head out onto the open road. Here are a few trailer hitch installation tips, from your pals at Avondale Nissan!

Kaboom! 4th of July Events and Fireworks near Phoenix

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It seems like so long ago that we were telling you how to celebrate Independence Day 2014, doesn’t it? Well, the 2015 edition is back at Avondale Nissan, so let’s get right to it. This is our list of 4th of July Events and Fireworks near Phoenix AZ for 2015, brought to you by the hippest little Nissan outfit in the entire southwest. Come see us soon, once you’re all fireworks’d out.

Save Money with these Summer Fuel-Saving Tips!

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With summer here, there are two travel-related things that you’d have to be blind to avoid noticing. First, more of us are heading onto the highways and byways for vacations than we were even just a week ago. And second, the gas prices aren’t fun to look at. So what does this mean for John and Jane Q. Consumer? It means that we need to figure out how to save fuel! Here are a few summer fuel-saving tips from your friends at Avondale Nissan!

Get the Most out of Summer with these Grilling Safety Tips!

With weather like ours, it’s safe to argue that it’s never not grilling season. However, summer is when the grills kick into high gear, so that’s what we’re going to talk about today. There are many ways that grilling can go wrong, usually just by lack of oversight by the resident grillmaster. That’s why we at Avondale Nissan have compiled this list of grilling safety tips, each of which can help to make your cookout safe and delicious!