Maintaining A New Car

Sure the header to this portion of the article may have sounded a little bit on the wordy side but regular maintenance for your new vehicle is a crucial part to making sure it works at top levels during the first 40,000 miles. By changing your oil every 5,000 miles you can keep your car running smoothly and able to handle most of the stresses you might be putting on the engine as you turn up the heat as you drive. Additionally, make sure you get a tire rotation around the same time as you get an oil change. This can be helpful in making sure your ride stays smooth and safe. If you drive a 4WD, the front tires are subject to greater torque and friction during braking, accelerating, and turning that can change the thread depth of the front wheels more than the back wheels. This is not ideal for the vehicle as it can lead to tire wear and having to replace the tires often. Lastly, make sure that you are changing your air filter around every 12,000 miles. This will increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions. While these are general numbers of how often you should be performing maintenance duties, always be sure to check your owners manual to get an accurate mileage count for when the maintenance activity should be done for your specific vehicle.

While it sounds pretty basic, doing this is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your new car is maintained at the highest levels. Like doing your bed in the morning, washing your car once a week can become a practice that is not just good for your car but also for you as well. Taking pride in your ownership of a fantastic piece of machinery or automobile can lead to greater levels of confidence as you hit the road with your car towards that next big meeting or job interview. What's more, is that the actual act of washing your car can have a zen feeling as you see the dirtiness being scraped clean from the headlights. Additionally, washing your car on a regular basis gives you a chance to inspect different portions of your car engine and undercarriage that might be hiding some issues that you can take care of before they become even bigger issues. And it shouldn't stop at the external portions of your vehicle. Make sure to consistently take out the trash and vacuum the interior of your vehicle as well. If you are going to work on a daily basis, then having a clean interior can change your outlook on life as you drive to work. While once a week is a good idea, how often you clean your car will also depend on the geographic location you are in. If you are in a location with a greater pollen count during the spring, then you will want to clean it more often than if you don't live in one of these areas.

One of the most common things that most owners fail to remember is the importance of regularly monitoring their tire pressure. This practice can keep you safe as well as save you money from tires that need to be frequently changed just because you haven't been taking your tires to the gauge on a regular basis. Over or under-inflated tires, as well as irregular tire pressure on all four tires, can lead to turning errors that can cause accidents and crashes. You definitely don't want this to happen so taking stock of your tire pressure on a regular basis is extremely important.

As you can see, maintaining your new vehicle has many different positive outcomes that can come as a result. It can keep you safe while also providing an outlet for meditation as you clean and care for it. If you are looking for someone to go deeper into maintaining your new vehicle, don't hesitate to reach out to us today. We look forward to working with you.