|
The
truth
about
cars
is that
they
do eventually
start
to have
problems,
no matter
how
much
we may
try
to prevent
it.
Car
problems
are
a loathed
hassle
to have
to deal
with.
While
there
is no
way
to protect
yourself
from
all
car
issues,
there
are
steps
that
you
can
take
to avoid
them.
Here
are
ten
car
maintenance
tips
that
you
can
follow
in order
to prevent
future
troubles
:
1.
Engine
Cooling
System
:
An engine
overheating
will
cause
serious
damage
to your
car.
This
is definitely
something
that
you
want
to avoid
at all
costs.
Make
sure
you
regularly
check
your
coolant
and
make
sure
that
it is
filled
to the
line.
If you
discover
that
you
have
a coolant
leak,
bring
your
car
to be
fixed
right
away.
2.
Air
Filter
:
Dirty
air
filters
cause
a loss
of engine
power
and
reduced
gas
mileage.
Air
filters
need
to be
replaced
periodically.
You
can
check
your
owner’s
manual
for
replacement
details
for
your
car.
3.
Spark
Plugs
and
Timing
Belts
:
Just
as with
air
filters,
these
parts
also
need
to be
changed
regularly
to maintain
engine
efficiency.
4.
Brakes
:
Having
brake
pads
changed
is an
important
money-saving
maintenance
tip.
Brake
pads
are
relatively
inexpensive,
but
if you
let
the
brakes
bind
it will
be a
costly
repair.
5.
Battery
:
Check
battery
terminals
to see
if they
are
corroded.
Corroded
battery
terminals
can
cause
lots
of problems
including
low
charge,
trouble
starting,
and
dim
headlights.
Also
if you
see
any
battery
leaks,
change
the
battery
right
away.
6.
Oil
:
Oil
should
be checked
at least
once
a month.
If oil
levels
are
low,
re-fill
to the
line
and
check
for
leaks.
Oil
should
be changed
every
3 months
or 3,000
miles,
whichever
comes
first.
Old
oil
can
cause
major
damage
to the
engine
.
7.
Tires
:
Check
your
tire
pressure
at least
once
a month.
The
proper
pressure
should
be listed
in your
owner’s
manual.
Tires
should
be rotated
at every
other
oil
change
to ensure
that
they
wear
evenly.
There
is a
safe
limit
of tread
wear
and
once
that
limit
is passed,
the
tires
are
unsafe.
Replace
them.
8.
Windshield
Wipers
:
Old
wipers
can
damage
the
windshield
and
replacing
them
is only
a few
dollars.
Besides
damaging
your
windshield,
they
can
be hazardous
to your
driving
since
you
can’t
see
out
of your
windshield
if the
wipers
don’t
work!
9.
Clutch
:
If you
have
a manual
transmission,
do not
keep
your
foot
on the
clutch
while
driving.
If you
do this,
you
can
cause
serious
transmission
problems.
10.
Regular
Service
:
Taking
your
car
to a
professional
mechanic
will
save
you
lots
of money
in the
long
run.
Regular
checks
allow
minor
problems
to found
and
fixed,
preventing
them
from
turning
into
major,
expensive
issues.
|
