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Your Quick And Easy Guide To Car Maintenance
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by:
Jeff Slokum
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Cars are like electric lights. We often
don’t appreciate them until they go on the blink. Regular
maintenance checks and simple service can greatly reduce the cost of
car ownership and keep you a much happier traveler!
Don’t let the thought of car maintenance intimidate you.
There are actually several car maintenance tips you can do –
even if you’re totally mechanically-challenged!
For instance, you’ll want to keep your windshield washer
fluid reservoir full. This involves screwing off the cap and pouring
windshield wiper fluid in the right spot. You can quickly check the
fluid levels when filling up at the gas station.
While you’ve got the windshield washer fluid out, pour some
on a rag and clean the bug guts, etc. off the wiper blades.
If you see any colored fluid leaking from your car, get it serviced
immediately.
If you smell any peculiar odor coming from your car, take it to the
nearest service station. Odors mean something inappropriate is going on
under the hood of your car!
Every fall, go ahead and replace your wiper blades. You need new ones
once a year – might as well get them before winter sets in
and you’re wiping away that ice and sleet!
Be sure all your lights are clean and working, including brake lights,
turn signals and emergency flashers. You can perform this quick check
while filling up your gas tank.
Check your tires once a month – give a look over for cuts,
bulges, or nails or other foreign objects sticking out.
Take your car to your friendly serviceman once a month and have the
pressure in your tires checked. This service should cost you less than
five bucks, if anything.
Every three months have your oil and oil filter changed. Many times an
inspection is done during the oil change. It’s worth it to
pay a little extra if you have to and have this done. Ask to have your
battery checked, too.
Have your air filter changed when it gets dirty. You can ask the folks
who change your oil to check the air filter. They’re happy to
change it for you.
No matter how non-car savvy you may have felt in the past, finding that
you can do some simple maintenance checks puts you in the
driver’s seat. You’re likely to discover in advance
if your car has a problem that should be taken care of immediately.
About the author:
This article provided courtesy of http://www.gmc-truck-guide.com
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