Posted on 8/1/2019
Your auto is a huge investment, and while it’s not likely that you will ever (usually!) earn any returns, you absolutely want to get the most out of it for as long as possible. Preventative maintenance will help you get the best performance along the way and has the potential to greatly increase your car’s longevity. Preventive maintenance is like getting a checkup at the doctor. It allows you or a professional to catch small problems before they turn into much bigger ones and puts you in the driver’s seat instead of forcing you into a corner. Proactive versus reactive is always a better position. Here’s a healthy preventive maintenance checklist: Regular oil changes with the interval depending on many factors: how hard you drive, mileage, specific recommendations found in your owner’s manual, etc. Checking fluids: wiper, coolant, power steering, transmission. Belts, hoses, chains: look for wear and tear, cracks, holes, etc. Tires: regularl ... read more