“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That old adage runs true for your vehicle. With all the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to let the upkeep of your car fall by the waist side, but with proper maintenance, you can save plenty of money on gas, repairs and car insurance.
The first step to being able to properly maintain your vehicle is to read the owner’s manual. Look up anything that you don’t understand online or the old-fashion way by reading books. Below is a checklist of things for you to do and keep in mind:
- Check your tire pressure to make sure that it is in the correct range: This simple step will save you plenty on gas by increasing your gas mileage per gallon. Also make sure that there are no cracks or cuts on your tires. It keeps the chance of flat tires and accidents from happening which will keep your car insurance rates from skyrocketing.
- Check the oil in your engine: Pull out the dipstick, wipe off the excess oil, reinsert it and see if your oil level is in a normal range. Add more when needed. You should get an oil change and filter change about every 3,000 miles.
- Check all belts and hoses under the hood and look for any signs of damage: Replace anything that has too much wear and tear.
- Check under the car for fluid leaks as well as the levels of all fluids in the vehicle: This is a common cause of vehicle failures.
- Check your battery and the battery connectors for corrosion or any other problems: If the connectors are corroded, remove them and clean with a wire brush.
- Check all your turn signals, brake lights and headlights to make sure that they are all working correctly.
You need to get into the habit of doing these checkups on a weekly or monthly. It will add longevity to your car’s life span. Your vehicle will thank you and so will your bank account and car insurance rate.
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