Some car manufacturers recommend 50,000-mile replacement intervals on air filters, PCV valves, and engine coolant in their owner’s manuals-an a range that may only be appropriate for the high-mileage driver who covers, a lot of miles in a short period.įactory recommended oil change intervals of 7500 to 10,000 miles, with filter changes suggested at only every other oil drain, likewise are probably much too far apart for most short-trip, stop-and-go drivers. Many professional mechanics believe the service interval recommendations in new-car owner’s manuals are overly optimistic for the average driver, and instead suggest more frequent intervals. Your car’s maintenance items should be checked and replaced according to the mileage and time recommendations in your owner’s manual, or according to the schedule we’ve suggested in this section.
This includes such things as the motor oil, automatic transmission fluid, coolant, filters, and various engine, suspension, and brake components that are subjected to rubbing, sliding, turning, pounding, heat, corrosion, or extreme pressure. You can get a professional for this job or DIY in your garage. Maintaining your car means preventing premature wear, and the problems can cause, through regular periodic inspections and replacement of wear-prone components. What to Inspect for Maintenance of Your Car?
Today, too many motorists have become “gas-and-go” drivers completely unaware of the deteriorating condition of their car-until something breaks and causes a problem. Self-serve gasoline had eliminated the mechanic who used to check your oil for you, and who was apt to spot a potential problem such as a leaky hose, clogged air filter, or frayed fan belt before it failed. Neglecting this can be a serious problem. Inspect a car and maintaining it properly is important. True, cars today don’t require as much care as those of a decade ago, but they still need a certain amount of attention to keep them in good running condition. Despite all the talk about today’s new cars being nearly maintenance-free, remember that low maintenance doesn’t mean less maintenance.