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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...

A clogged and dirty fuel system does not exactly contribute to better mileage. When you clean your fuel injectors and things don't seem to improve, a more ominous problem may be present. The fuel pump could be ready to go out. Be on top of the signs of a worn fuel pump so you can get the part replaced quickly.

With a failing fuel pump, engines have a tendency to sputter and lose power at high speeds or when going uphill. Experiencing engine issues when driving on the highway is nothing to ignore. Be mindful of your engine's…

There was a time when keeping your vehicle's tires at their optimal air pressure was a matter of getting out and using a tire pressure gauge to check them. Today's technology has made the process much easier with tire pressure monitoring systems.

Tire pressure is important for a couple reasons. The first reason is that keeping your tires at their optimal pressure will ensure that they wear evenly as you drive and last as long as possible. A second reason is that tires that are under inflated will rob your vehicle of some of its fuel economy because…

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…