Our Nissan Blog - Rosenberg, TX

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…

 

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Nothing puts a damper on a road trip (or even just a drive down the street) than an unexpected vehicle breakdown.

Unfortunately, most breakdowns are unexpected as they often come in the form of an accidentally-drained battery or a nail in the tire. But you can be prepared with a roadside emergency kit. This will allow you to handle the temporary repairs required to go far enough to find help and it will give you the resources to wait safely until help comes to you…

With the flooding that we've experienced in the area, we know that many of you out there are finding your car submersed in water. Flood water means damage, which in turn spells repairs for your car. Here at Gillman Nissan Fort Bend, we're committed to providing you not only with top-tier customer service, but expert advice as well, and that means you can count on us to repair your vehicle if it has suffered from flood-water damage.