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The Nissan Rogue Sport has become one of the top choices for subcompact sport utility vehicles around Amherst. They provide versatility and style that make it capable to handle all of your adventures. The interior accessories provided by Nissan give you the ability to customize the Rogue Sport to match your needs and style.

Nissan gives you many different floor mat styles to choose from that fit your lifestyle. Choose the high quality carpeted or all-season floor mats and cargo mats to protect the inside of the Rogue Sport from considerable foot traffic.

Gaskets are sealing materials designed to create a pressure-tight connection between joints. It allows them to prevent particles from entering the engine, maintain the required pressure, and hold oil and fluids in the engine.

Gaskets come in different types fitted in different parts of the engine. They can be inside the motor, fitted within the engine, or in components supporting the engine. These components include the exhaust manifold, intake manifold, and water pumps.

Main Types of Gaskets in the Engine

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The primary purpose of this gasket is
 

Virginia Select Auto would like to provide you with some quick tips for replacing a flat tire. If you ever find yourself in the middle of nowhere and want to get back on the road quickly, these steps will remind you of this simple process. You can also utilize the roadside assistance package that came with your vehicle.

Before starting the process of changing your tire, make sure that you have parked your vehicle on a completely flat surface.

• The hub cap should be removed from the tire to gain access to the lug nuts. The hub cap usually comes…

Winter poses a particular threat for drivers. The weather turns bad, and the roads get dangerous to drive on, but it is more than just that. There are other dangers such as the fact that windshield wipers can get frozen up or tires can be dangerous to even drive on.

Many people forget some of the basics such as the fact that they should be driving on winter tires rather than on the regular tires they are likely on now. It seems like a small thing, but it can help keep a person a lot safer out on the road…

You don’t get the most from a hobby unless you speak with all of those who are also interested in the same hobby. You need to have the best information and the most excited people helping you figure out how to take on this new hobby of yours.

It is a lot easier today to find people interested in off-roading than it was at one point in time. After all, there are a lot of Internet forums and other places online where one might find a group of people interested in the same things as you are. It is…

If you own a car or truck, you know that one of the most important regular maintenance tasks you have to have done is an oil change. But what if you don't drive your vehicle that much, using it only for short trips around Amherst? Can you delay getting your oil changed?

The answer is no. Your vehicle likely has a recommended mileage and recommended number of months after which you need to get your oil changed.

Here at your local dealership, we always go the extra mile to help drivers like you to stay safer. With the summer season fast approaching, it is important that you keep your tires in good condition. Whether you plan to buy new tires or simply use your current models, it is of key importance to decipher and follow the various markings found on tire sidewalls.

Most passenger vehicle tires have up to eight different symbols etched into their sidewalls. These symbols represent tire metrics such as air pressure, width, aspect ratio, and load rating. Each and 

Our Virginia Select Auto team is committed to helping our Amherst shoppers use their vehicles to the fullest. A Blind Spot Monitor is an innovative driver-assist feature that can help you and those around you stay safe.

A Blind Spot Monitor uses technologies, such as a sonar or radar sensors, to keep watch for cars that are rapidly approaching or in your blind spots. There are some Blind Spot Monitors that provide you with a visual alert on the corresponding exterior mirror, and some warn you when you turn the blinker on. 

Batteries work on the principle of converting their stored chemical energy into the electrical energy that can provide the spark your engine needs in order to start. Their chemical energy is finite, which is why they need the occasional replacement. Some battery issues can be solved with a few simple tricks, however, allowing you to get the most from your battery.

Consult a mechanic if you begin to experience electrical fluctuations like randomly dimming headlights or if it simply fails to start. While these could be signs your battery is failing, either issue could 

Distracted driving is a real and present danger that can cause a great deal of damage to a whole lot of people. One must think about their actions and if they really want to put themselves in a situation where they could potentially harm themselves or others simply because they are too busy being distracted by something in the car.

The good news is that there are a number of tips that one can use to battle back against distracted driving. The first is to know yourself and understand what will distract you and keep that out of your vehicle…