Welcome to the IFoundItLocal Do It Yourself Car Care and Maintenance Section
Everyone knows proper vehicle maintenance is extremely important for any vehicle on the road. When you purchase a vehicle, you are purchasing a long term investment.
Whether you will be keeping your vehicle for it's life, reselling it later, or using it for a trade in down the road, you are going to want to receive long life and top dollar back as you would in any investment. Making it a point to service your car according to the dealer's schedule, and when I traded it in, I got far more than I expected due to the stellar condition of the engine.
YOU have the ability to make sure that happens! By following simple vehicle preventivitve maintenance procedures to your vehicle on a normal basis, you can...
Lower Your Fuel Prices
Extend The Life Of Your Vehicle
Lower Your Repair Prices
Keep Your Vehicle Running Smooth
Act Like A Pro In Front Of Friends And Family
With simple instructions and knowledge backing you up, it is possible for YOU to perform simple, preventitive, vehicle maintenance to your car or truck just like the pros!
Change Your Oil & Oil Filter
Check & Change Your Air Filter
Check & Fill Your Fluids
Check & Rotate Your Tires
Check & Replace Gearbox Fluids
Check & Replace Serpentine Belt
Check & Replace Fuel Filter
We always seem to make sure our cars are ready for the winter, right?
But what about during the summer? Believe it or not, the heat takes its toll on your car, too, so it's important to keep your car serviced.
Periodic maintenance on your car will save you tremendous hassle in the long run. Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too!
Now I know this isn't bedtime reading, but the owner's manual can be your best friend assuming you read it! At least take a look-through periodically. How about while you're waiting to get your oil changed?
Follow the manufacturer's recommended service schedules. This could save you a major breakdown.
Have the air conditioning system looked over by a qualified technician. A check up here can save you a huge bill later.
The greatest cause of summer breakdowns is overheating. Prevent this problem by making sure the cooling system is flushed and refilled as recommended.
Have your cars belts, clamps, and hoses checked by a technician. This only takes a few minutes and is usually inexpensive.
Change your oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles or four times a year.
Replace air and fuel filters as recommended.
Get plenty of windshield washer solvent. We have a tendency to use a lot of this in the winter, so your fluids may be low.
Tires should be rotated every 5000 miles or so.
Check the spare tire to make sure it's inflated properly. Also, make sure you have a jack along with it!
Transmission troubles equal money troubles equal emotional troubles! Have your transmission serviced periodically, and prevent big-time repair bills.
If you notice that your brakes are less efficient, get them checked out right away.
Have your battery checked periodically to see how much life it has left!
Inspect all lights and bulbs to make sure there working.
Carry a first aid kit, flares, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a cell phone.
There you go! A simple list to keep your car in great running shape. Remember, your car needs to be maintained and checked over even in the summer.
Taking care of your car takes only a few minutes each month, and pays you big dividends for the life of your vehicle!
This website has been written by a past dealership service manager and a grease monkey in the car business over 25 years, so you can rest assured you will be instructed to do things correctly while you save yourself a lot of hard earned money.
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