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There are many reasons a battery can die, but extreme temperatures are a major cause of decreased battery life. Both hot and cold can kill the functionality, but for different reasons.

Cold temperatures put a larger strain on batteries. The oil in the engine can be more viscous, causing a larger draw on the battery in order to get it turned over. The use of extra accessories, such as windshield wipers and lights can also increase the load. On the other hand, hot temperatures can increase the storage capacity of a battery and actually lead to overcharging, one of the…

The Nissan Titan is one of the most popular off-road vehicles in America because of its enhanced performance features. Nissan has a long tradition of producing quality vehicles that can go wherever you need to go. Check out what the Titan can do.

The Titan has enhanced performance features such as active brake limited slip that will prevent your wheels from slipping by applying the brakes to that wheel and diverting power to it. Pro-4X Bilstein shocks provide a comfortable ride and excellent control on any surface.

We are coming up on a holiday weekend here at your Houston Nissan dealership with Memorial Day just around the corner! What better way to celebrate to spend the weekend than to get a great new car? You can even save some money on your purchase when you check out the new car specials on our website. We are proud of our great new car inventory at Gillman Nissan, and today we are going to…

Nissan has perfected the design and performance of the all-new Rogue. The crossover SUV is ranked in the top 10 of compact SUVs and has a great fuel economy that outshines the competition. With a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and sport-mode button, you can get a bit more pickup, and Nissan has included some incredible driver assistance features to make it safer for you on the road.

Some of the really great features of this vehicle include the stable handling and power steering. It's really easy to maneuver and guide this SUV along the highway. You get about 26…

The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder brings a good deal of power and performance to the table. As a standard model, you get a V6 engine that has 3.5 liters of power. Two hundred eighty-four horsepower and two hundred fifty-nine pound-feet of torque makes the Pathfinder stand out from other vehicles in its class. You also get an automatic transmission as well as impressive gas mileage with 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

If you are looking for a vehicle that has a lot of interior space, is roomy on the inside…

Much of the popularity of the Nissan Maxima rises from its upscale design and sports-car performance. Less obvious are its alerts from the available NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® that keep you safe and secure.

Among them are Speed Alert that warns you when someone like your teen driver starts putting the pedal to the metal and exceeding your speed threshold. Valet Alert lets you know if a service person drives your car more than 0.2 miles. You can define geographical boundaries with Boundary Alert. And if you’ve determined a time limit for the driver...

If you've always owned brand new vehicles, maybe you haven't needed to replace one yet, but if your vehicle is on 60,000 miles or more, it might be time to replace your timing belt. You see, your timing belt is made of rubber. It also runs at high speed that allows your camshaft and crankshaft to open and close the pistons and valves in synchrony.

So how do you know when it's time to replace your timing belt? Look at your owner's manual to get a rough estimate of when it will need to be…

Taking time to understand tire markings can help to keep you safe on the road! For instance, tires are specifically manufactured for different load indexes. The two-digit number listed on the tire correlates to the safest capacity in pounds and kilograms. The number is directly located before the speed rating of the tire which is equally as important to your safety.

The speed rating will indicate the maximum speed that the tire is manufactured to handle safely. The range can be from 75 mph to 186 mph. The tread width and wheel diameter markings help in the tire selection for…