Car Care Tips:
- Be sure all your lights are clean and working, including brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers.
- Check brake fluid monthly
- Check the air filter every other month. Replace it when it's dirty or as a part of tune-up
- Check the antifreeze/coolant level weekly.
- Check transmission fluid monthly with engine warm and running and parking brake on.
- Inspect belts and hoses monthly. Replace worn, glazed of frayed belts.
- Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure.
- Keep windshield washer fluid reservoir full.
- To maintain peak performance, change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Why service a car?
Here are four benefits of servicing your vehicle:
- Saves money. Servicing maintains your fuel efficiency, replaces components before they fail and reduces your chance of having a breakdown – preventatively saving you money.
- Improves safety. Servicing also includes dozens of safety checks, helping to identify and replace any worn parts and keeping critical components like the suspension, steering, seatbelts and braking systems working.
- Increases longevity. A consistently serviced engine will last longer than a neglected one.
- Retains resale value. A car with a full-service history is more attractive to used vehicle buyers.
Here are four benefits of servicing your vehicle:
- Saves money. Servicing maintains your fuel efficiency, replaces components before they fail and reduces your chance of having a breakdown – preventatively saving you money.
- Improves safety. Servicing also includes dozens of safety checks, helping to identify and replace any worn parts and keeping critical components like the suspension, steering, seatbelts and braking systems working.
- Increases longevity. A consistently serviced engine will last longer than a neglected one.
- Retains resale value. A car with a full-service history is more attractive to used vehicle buyers.
Basic car safety checklist
Seatbelts: check tension and belt buckle operation
External Lights: replace bulbs if necessary
Handbrake: ensure that it can hold the vehicle on a slope
Windscreens & mirrors: check windscreens and mirrors for cracks
Windscreen wipers: check wear on wiper blades, replace if necessary
Horn: ensure this works
Fluids: check engine oil and engine coolant levels
Tires: ensure tyres are at the correct pressures, check treadwear
Spare tire & jack: ensure they are operational, check toolkit
Seatbelts: check tension and belt buckle operation
External Lights: replace bulbs if necessary
Handbrake: ensure that it can hold the vehicle on a slope
Windscreens & mirrors: check windscreens and mirrors for cracks
Windscreen wipers: check wear on wiper blades, replace if necessary
Horn: ensure this works
Fluids: check engine oil and engine coolant levels
Tires: ensure tyres are at the correct pressures, check treadwear
Spare tire & jack: ensure they are operational, check toolkit
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