Get the most out of your Nissan by treating it well, maintaining it often, and learning how to DIY some of your part replacements. The more you do to look after your vehicle, the longer it will last and give you a return on investment on your purchase.
Essential Items for Every Mechanic
Professional and amateur mechanics rely on a diverse array of tools and supplies. Here’s the basics for outfitting your own shop.
How to use VIN Decoding to Disclose the True Value of Your Nissan or Infiniti
Understanding the true market value of your car is a huge advantage when looking to buy or sell a vehicle. In this case, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is a powerful tool.
Exhaust Extractor DIY – Tune Indoors!
We built Datsun Ranch in 2014, and it was the culmination of a lot of dreams, hard work, planning and 8 months of construction. 2800 square feet, three bay doors, lots of room for the collection and all the associated restoration and maintenance shenanigans… it really is a dream shop, and we love having people […]
Buying a big brake kit? Read this first!
Let’s talk about big brake kits for a bit. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to refer to any upgrade in rotor diameter and caliper size as a “big brake kit” or BBK for short.
Driver-to-driver communication – A relic from a bygone era?
Let’s talk about the nearly-forgotten art of communicating with your fellow motorists. Maybe we can all start to bring back some of these skills, and in doing so, be more courteous and safe.
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Classic Car
Classic automobiles have unique qualities that make them great for people who enjoy driving around in style. If you have seen the movies that glamorize the power and look of classic cars (such as the fast and furious films), then I assure you, they are not wrong in the beauty that many classics have! However, […]
My Airbag Light is On – What Do I Do?
by VStar650CL and AZhitmanA quick introduction and history lesson: Airbags are ubiquitous in new cars, with several having as many as 10 separate bags. The technology has existed for decades, and – trivia alert – the 1972 Chevrolet Impala was among the first airbag-equipped vehicles manufactured by GM, but these were government fleet vehicles. The […]
Nissan CVT Transmissions: Coolers, Warranty, and Over-Cooling
by VStar650CL For those of you who own a Nissan CVT-equipped vehicle, you’ve probably heard the horror stories about premature failures, warranty runarounds, and the massive expense of replacing one. Our Nissan Master Techs and factory engineers have provided some helpful information that should be ‘required reading’ if you’ve got a CVT-equipped car in the […]
Understanding Starter Issues in Four Simple Tests!
by VStar650CL Since we get lots of questions from NICOclub members with a mystery starter issue, it seems like a good time to shed a little light on diagnosing them. It’s surprisingly straightforward. So, here are four simple checks that tell you everything you need to know for a proper diagnosis.Unless you own a hybrid, […]
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