Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Inspection
Like tires and lights, it's a good idea to check your vehicle's fluid levels. Even if you leave changing them up to
the pros, you should still know how to check them.
A good way to learn about your vehicle’s fluids is to review your owner’s manual. In general, you can keep your car in top
shape by making sure these fluids are full and fresh:
If your car uses conventional motor oil, it likely should be changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months.
If your car has synthetic oil, it likely should be changed every 5,000-10,000 miles or 6- 12 months.
Replace the Engine Air Filter
Your vehicle's engine works best on a mixture of air and fuel. Any debris or other contaminants that get sucked into your
engine along with air can damage its ability to run well. That's why it's important to replace a dirty or dusty filter for a cleaner
engine.
Check your vehicle battery
While most modern batteries don't need much tending to, it's good to know how to check them and where they are. This is
especially true if you suspect there's an issue with your battery. The best time to check it is when you check your vehicle
fluids. Just take a quick look at your car battery while the hood is popped. Make sure there isn't any corrosion
and/or build-up on the battery's contacts. If there is, don't worry. All you need to do is clean the contacts with a battery
Don’t Wait to Replace Wipers
Old and worn-out windshield wipers won't work very well, or at all, which means you won't be able to see if you are driving in
inclement weather. Don’t wait for a larger repair job to replace your wipers .
Check Your Car belt
The serpentine belt is one of the most important parts of your car and one that flies under the radar. Usually made of
rubber, these belts are used to drive and assist timing of many important car parts,
Learn Your Vehicle’s Warning Lights
No one likes seeing a warning light turn on. It could turn a simple spin around town into a stressful drive home.
That's why you should learn what each warning light means and what to do when one is on. Often, having a warning light
on is not a serious thing. It could mean you're low on gas or that your car is due for a scheduled service
Check Your Tire Pressure
Checking your tire pressure is important for your safety as well as overall maintenance. Having the
right tire pressure helps to improve fuel efficiency and control regular tire wear .
Be Nice to Your Car
A clean car not only makes for a happy driver, it helps the car run better, too. This is probably the simplest car
maintenance advice, but it's easily overlooked. With how busy life gets, car owners often don't make time to clean
out and wash a car. Here's why you should be nice to your car.
Thank you very much