When you buy a car, you want it to last for as\nlong as possible \u2014 and with routine maintenance, it can. A routine car\nmaintenance schedule is crucial for preserving the life of your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of things you can do to ensure your car continues to run smoothly. Here are the most important maintenance tips<\/a> for your car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oil acts as a lubricant that keeps your engine\nparts from grinding against one another. To avoid destroying your engine, make\nsure you change your oil regularly and change your oil filter as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Properly filled tires help prevent sudden\nfreeway blowouts and ensure your car is running smoothly. If you don\u2019t know the\ncorrect tire pressure for your car, you can find that information<\/a> in your owner\u2019s manual,\nor on the placard on your driver\u2019s side door. For an accurate reading, make\nsure you check the pressure when your tires are still cold, rather than at the\nend of a long ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your oil isn\u2019t the only fluid that matters in\nyour car. You also need to keep an eye on your washer fluid, engine coolant,\nbrake fluid, and transmission fluid to keep your car running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A broken timing belt can end up costing you up\nto $2,000 or more, so it\u2019s important to take your car in for routine visits<\/a> to prevent sudden cracks.\nWithout proper maintenance, your broken timing belt can also cause irreversible,\nor costly, damage to your water pump, valves, or pistons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tread wear on your tires often varies\nbetween your front and back tires. Regularly rotating your tires helps extend\ntheir life<\/a> and prevent future tire and alignment problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChange your oil and filter.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Check your tires.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Keep an eye on your fluids.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Examine all your belts.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rotate your tires.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n