| Because we feel the effects of winter more | | | | Oil. This should be changed every 3,000 |
| harshly than summer, we go to extra lengths | | | | miles. If you car is "using" oil as the |
| to protect ourselves with coats and hats and | | | | saying goes, check it every other time you |
| gloves. Most of us make sure that our cars | | | | fill up. Carry an extra quart of oil in the |
| are ready for the onslaught of frigid winter | | | | trunk. Along with an oil change most "speedy" |
| weather too. We make sure we have snow tires, | | | | oil change business check belts, hoses, fluid |
| an ice scraper and deicer. | | | | levels, tires, etc. |
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| However, in summer months we can shed our | | | | Antifreeze. Have your cars heating and |
| heavy and restrictive coats and hats and take | | | | cooling system checked on at least yearly. |
| life easy. We also tend to be more lax with | | | | You want to make sure you have adequate |
| our car care too. Remember, you car needs | | | | temperature protection, summer and winter. |
| protection and routine maintenance year | | | | |
| round, no matter what the temperature. | | | | Air cleaner. This should be checked at the |
| | | | same time you have your oil changed. A |
| Your engine is effected by extremes of | | | | clogged air cleaner can really slow down your |
| temperature. Don't think that it isn't hard | | | | engines performance. |
| on the engine when you sit idling in a | | | | |
| traffic jam in 90 degree plus temperature | | | | Brakes. If you notice any squealing of your |
| with the air conditioner blasting away | | | | breaks have them checked as soon as possible. |
| inside. | | | | It's much cheaper to replace worn pads than |
| | | | it is to have to replace expensive rotors if |
| The first reason to keep up a maintenance | | | | they become worn. |
| schedule is to save yourself money in the | | | | |
| long run. If you have a newer car in order to | | | | Tires. The air pressure is usually checked at |
| keep the warranty in effect you need to have | | | | the same time you have your oil changed. You |
| it serviced according to your manufacturers | | | | should also have the tires rotated on a |
| recommended schedule. | | | | regular basis, this can really prolong their |
| | | | life. |
| If your car is older and out of warranty you | | | | |
| need to be more vigilant. It's up to you to | | | | Battery. Batteries are sealed units now. Have |
| make a service schedule for your car. Make a | | | | the battery checked at least once a year. |
| checklist and keep track of the following | | | | |
| items; | | | | Following these tips all year round will help |
| | | | you keep you car in top running order. |