Regular preventive maintenance is probably the single thing you can do as a car owner to keep your ride happy and save money on repairs in the future. However, not everyone agrees on what preventive maintenance is, what you should do, and when you should do it. Let\u2019s clear that up, and give you some tips that\u2019ll apply to any vehicle.<\/p>\n
Anyone who\u2019s ever worked on cars or spent a ton of money getting their car repaired will tell you: Don\u2019t ignore preventive maintenance. The basics, like changing your oil, checking your tire pressure, and getting scheduled inspections and work done are like getting regular checkups at the doctor. They keep you healthy and give you\u2014and the experts\u2014a chance to catch anything serious before it becomes a major problem. With your car, that can save you thousands.<\/p>\n
First, Read Your Owner\u2019s Manual<\/p>\n
Pay attention to your owner\u2019s manual. Regardless of the vehicle you drive, your regular maintenance schedule is inside it, and you\u2019ll never fall for old car myths like, \u201cYou should change your oil every 3,000 miles,\u201d (unless of course, your manual says you should, and odds are it doesn\u2019t). You will, however, discover how often your manufacturer really does suggest you change your oil (it can vary widely by vehicle), your filters, any drive or timing belts in your vehicle, and more. You\u2019ll even find out whether you\u2019re putting the right gas in your vehicle or whether you\u2019re using the right kind of oil in the first place.<\/p>\n
Seriously\u2014you wouldn\u2019t fire up a complicated piece of technology or a massive new home appliance without checking the manual to make sure you know what you\u2019re doing. Most car lovers already know how important this is, but it\u2019s still important even for people don\u2019t consider themselves interested in how their car works. If you\u2019re using the wrong oil, for example, or filling a car that calls for higher octane fuel with the lowest octane stuff you can buy, you may run the risk of voiding your warranty, and worse, causing damage that\u2019ll cost more to fix than you\u2019d save by using the cheap stuff.<\/p>\n
Preventive Maintenance Every Vehicle Needs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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