The 2021 Nissan Altima is in kind of a sticky spot when it comes to its sedan segment. The Ford Focus has officially bowed out and other rival manufacturers like Honda and Toyota are emphasizing more compact body styles like a hatchback or crossover. The affordable sedan class gets thinner year after year while the […]
6 Ways to Prepare your Car for Spring and Summer
Driving is a huge responsibility that is given to kids at a very young age. When you are on the road, making a mistake can be the difference between someone’s life and death. Driving can be even more challenging when transitioning your vehicle from driving in the winter to driving in the spring and summer, […]
Help! My Nissan is stuck in ‘Park’ – Here’s the fix.
by: VStar650CL …wouldn’t happen if you had a manual transmission, but let’s leave that for another article. One day you start your L33 Altima or R52 Pathfinder and find yourself stuck in Park. You get a screwdriver and use the mechanical release, and for days or weeks it’s fine again. Then it does it a […]
Important Info for 2002-2018 Nissan Altima Owners
by VStar650CL Would it surprise you if I say the leading cause of dead ECM’s (or ECU for you older folks) on Altimas from ’02 to ’18 is… the serpentine belt? It’s true. Not just for QR engines either. The VQ’s have a similar problem for an identical reason. First, understand that when a serpentine belt […]
OnlineTires.com and GLS Shipping Race to the Bottom
OnlineTires and GLS teamed up this month to see who could outdo each other in a race to the absolute bottom of customer service and ineptitude. I’m not sure who’s in the lead, but here’s why you should avoid both at all costs. Most of the time, our reviews are pretty positive, and sometimes even […]
D21 Hardbody Rehab and Restoration
One of Nissan’s most-loved and enduring vehicles is the D21-series Hardbody pickup, a staple of the lineup from 1985 to 1997 (and remaining in production up through 2008 in Mexico, just a few hours south of us). I recall the first ones showing up in town in mid-1985, and actually got to tinker with one […]
Audew Power Station Jump Starter Review
Last year at AAPEX / SEMA, I met up with the staff from Audew who were unveiling and promoting their newest line of products for automotive enthusiasts. I already owned one of their mini jump-starters, which has served me well for a couple years now. They asked me to check out their newest product, give […]
Protect Your Shop During the Pandemic…
…by doing something you’re probably already doing! If your shop or garage is like mine, there’s people in and out. Grubby buddies (who no doubt don’t wash their hands very often) are using your tools, your paper towels, your sink, even your shop restroom. While the shop here at Datsun Ranch isn’t always sanitary, I […]
The New Nissan Z Proto
Looking to the future, but inspired by the past. I count myself among the fortunate people who have had the opportunity to have owned, modified, restored and driven several examples of nearly every generation of Z car. I was present for the ‘aborted’ New Z concept campaign of 1999, and again was fortunate enough to […]
What Should I Do if I Can’t Make My Car Payment?
Your car is probably your lifeline. For many people, it is not a luxury but an essential item. You use it to get to work, do the shopping, take the children where they need to go, and other simple but important tasks. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has turned the world on its head. You still need your […]
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