Performing routine car maintenance is a relatively simple way to correct and ensure the overall health, preservation, and value of your vehicle. Review your vehicle's owner manual to find the maintenance recommendations that will help keep your car in top condition.
A trusted tire store with ASE certified professional mechanics can properly service your car on the regular schedule outlined in your car's manual. They will also help identify and fix some of the most hazardous vehicle conditions including worn tires, bad brakes, malfunctioning lights and worn wiper blades.
In addition to increasing the life of your vehicle, regular maintenance checks and updates to your vehicle will make it safer for you and your passengers. If your vehicle does break down while you're on the road, follow these simple rules:
- Park your vehicle so it can be seen for a safe distance (200 feet, if possible) in each direction.
- Move your vehicle off the road.
- Turn on your emergency flashers.
To help avoid a potentially costly breakdown, here are some basic car care tips:
Care For Your Tires – As a good rule of thumb, have your tires rotated every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. This can vary depending on the amount of driving you do. Check the air pressure in your tires every other time you stop to fill up at the gas station. This simple procedure can also help your car’s fuel economy.
Check Your Belts And Hoses – Look for a belt or hose that has a crack or corrosion. These parts are usually made of rubber and will eventually wear out. If you’re still unsure, belts and hoses can be checked during an oil change or at your vehicle’s annual checkup.
Check Your Oil – Engine problems can result if the level of oil in your vehicle is too high or low. Owners of both new and older vehicles can consider using synthetic motor oil to help increase the mileage between oil changes. For example, Belle Tire offers a variety of motor oil viscosities for different makes and models.
Check Your Coolant – The ideal level of coolant should be between the low and high markings. Check your owner’s manual if you’re not sure where your coolant reservoir is. If you are checking the coolant yourself, never take the cap off if your vehicle has been recently driven.
Learn The Dashboard Lights – Again, refer to your owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with some of your dashboard warning lights. These include: Check Engine, Service Engine, Electrical Fault, Brake Warning, ABS Brake Warning, Coolant and Oil. Ignoring these warning signs for too long could result in expensive repairs.
Whether your car just came off the showroom floor or you drive a used vehicle, one of the best ways to extend its life is to practice regular maintenance.
About Belle Tire
Belle Tire is an industry leader in the tire and auto service business. Belle Tire is driven to provide customers with a quality product at competitive price, professionally installed by ASE Certified Auto Repair Professionals. At Belle Tire, you’ll always get out the door with more value, services and protection with the purchase of every tire installation than the competition can offer, at any price! For the Lowest Tire Price, Period and great low prices on Custom Wheels, Alignments, Brakes, Batteries, Oil and Lube, Shocks & Struts, Windshield Repair and Replacement, and more. Visit http://www.belletire.com and join our online communities: YOUTUBE: BelleTire, FACEBOOK: BelleTireDistributors, TWITTER: @belletire.
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