5 Ways To Lengthen The Life Of Your Car

Nowadays, it seems like nearly everything has a higher price point, and the same is especially true for those who need a car to get around. In order to protect your precious wagon, you must perform regular maintenance checks and be mindful of your behaviors as a car owner. Here are 5 Ways To Lengthen The Life Of Your Car.

Regular Maintenance Checks

The first time in potentially extending your car’s lifespan is keeping up with the recommended maintenance according to the owner’s manual and scheduling maintenance checks accordingly. Doing this can help to avoid big-budget car issues regarding your cooling system, drive train, suspension, and workings. Following this schedule will ultimately help you maximize the benefit of the manufacturer’s warranty.

Avoid Short and Unnecessary Journeys

It’s understandable that many drivers want to lessen their driving times with the current gas prices. However, some may not know that driving short distances frequently may considerably shorten your muffler’s life. 

This works because condensation in the exhaust system begins to happen when you start on a cold engine, meaning that you’re not running the car long enough to evaporate all of the condensations out of the system. This causes excessive amounts of water to build up in your muffler and rust a hole through it.

Avoid starting a car just to drive into the garage if you can. Also, if the nearest store is within a reasonable distance, consider walking for a change.

Regular Oil Changes

Changing your oil is integral to improving the gas mileage and persevering your engine. It’s recommended to get an oil change between 3,000 – 5,000 miles or every three to six months; This also depends on the type of oil you use and your particular driving conditions. By doing this, it’s possible that you get as many as 200,000 miles out of your vehicle.

Every Two Years, Switch Your Fluids

Every two years, a few car fluids need to be replaced, and these are the power steering fluid and brake fluid and cooling system anti-freeze. You can pay heed to this timetable by using your owner’s manual. Generally, changing the transmission fluid and filtering at least every 50,000 miles is best. Older fluids poorly lubricate and cool parts, potentially leaving your car unprotected in severe conditions.

Keep Your Tires Inflated

Tires that are not properly inflated can reduce the life of those kicks by 15%. In turn, this may slightly decrease your gas mileage by 10%. This is the easiest thing to avoid, as many stores sell tire gauges for a minimal price. Simply checking your tire pressure every now and then will lessen tire wear and help you avoid these issues. 

You can even monitor the tire tread with a penny by inserting a penny into a tread. Ensure that President Lincoln’s head is down. If you see his entire head, it’s time to replace your tires.

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Simply view our online used car inventory and chat with one of our representatives for more assistance.

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