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This week we delve into car maintenance.
Because we have so many obligations, be it work or family and many other preoccupations that we invest our time in, we can easily ignore the aspect of car maintenance. However, performing regular maintenance on your vehicle is paramount. Skipping this simple regular process may cost you a fortune if you do not lose the car outright.
Following basic car maintenance tips may help keep your car running. But that’s not all. A lot of advantages come with making sure your car is always top-notch. It will help your vehicle last longer. It can even help you get a higher resale price if you decide to sell.
Something as simple as checking tire pressure or washing your car can add value to your vehicle. Yes, it’s that simple! From better fuel efficiency to retaining resale value, these simple car maintenance tips can help improve your vehicle-owning experience.
Don’t Skip Scheduled Car Maintenance Service
Check your vehicle owner’s manual and find out when your recommended car maintenance service should be scheduled. Usually, basic car maintenance involves checking or replacing parts like spark plugs, wires, fluids and serpentine belts.
It is always good to find a specialist dealer to service your car. There are at least three good reasons for this:
- Genuine parts and expert customer care. Your Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Nissan or Honda dealer will have the knowledge and parts to keep your car running well. Dealers often put a sticker on your vehicle that includes a reminder of the date of your next maintenance service. Yet, some locations will take it a step further with reminder emails about your appointment. That way, you can schedule a time that works for you and better remember the date and time of your appointment.
- The second reason has to do with history. Going to the same dealer for maintenance means you’ll have a complete service history for the vehicle. Potential buyers may consider this an added bonus when considering your vehicle for purchase.
- The third has to do with price. A car that is well-taken care of with its service history in place will always attract a better price. Any buyer will be more than impressed to discover that a vehicle had been in good hands because of the service history and it is an added advantage to any seller.
Reading Your Owner’s Manual
Your owner’s manual does not just tell you when your recommended services should happen, it contains a great deal of other helpful information, as well. Your owner’s manual will give you insight on the correct oil and fuel to use, how to diagnose problems, and how to use your vehicle’s infotainment system.
Importance Of Oil Changes
I have noted cars which have not had an oil change in a long time will develop a sludge and this can result in a lot of damages to the engine. If your car uses conventional oil, which is the ordinary motor oil, it likely should be changed every 5000km or 3 months.
If your car has synthetic oil, it likely should be changed every 7500 – 10 000km or 6 – 12 months.
Getting an oil change is a simple way to keep your vehicle in good running condition. Without clean oil to efficiently lubricate your engine’s moving parts, serious damage can occur. In fact, not maintaining the oil can void your warranty and even cause engine failure. If that happens, you’ll be spending more money to fix the problem.
Till next week, keep that car in top-notch condition.
Need help buying or selling your vehicle? Get in touch with your motoring man Tawanda on:
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Email: tmweahona@gmail.com
