Car Maintenance Altadena CA

Gas prices and car parts can cost a lot. You may have determined to make your current car last as long as possible. You can reduce wear and tear on your vehicle by following these simple rules.

Local Companies

Scientific Automotive
626-795-7018
1727 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA
America's Tire Co.
(818) 507-6049
1327 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, CA
Car Spoil Spa Auto Center
(818) 502-9547
500 N. Brand Blvd., Box 9
Glendale, CA
World Auto Parts & Dismantling
(818) 240-1460
5228 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA
Dyrness Automotive / Porter Muffler Services
(818) 244-6879
425 S. Central Avenue
Glendale, CA
Modern Auto Body of Glendale
(818) 243-3206
3829 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA
ITL, Inc.
(818) 243-3118
1707 Grandview Ave.
Glendale, CA
FIX Auto- L Monty Body Shop
(626)442-8776
1841 Tyler Ave
El Monte, CA
WATER4GAS INSTALLERS
818-310-6500
3100 WAVERLY
LOS ANGELES, CA
Universal Auto Repair
661-252-2576
26845 Oak Ave. #7
Canyon Country, CA

Gas prices and car parts can cost a lot. You may have determined to make your current car last as long as possible. You can reduce wear and tear on your vehicle by following these simple rules:

  1. Regular oil changes: The single most effective way to take care of your car is to change the oil and oil filter regularly. Most warranties require that oil be changed on a regular basis. A modern engine should last well over 200,000 miles when properly cared for. Manufacturers and oil companies usually recommend changing your oil at 3,000 to 6,000 mile intervals. Check your owner's manual to learn any specific recommendations for your car.
  2. Low Tire Pressure: Driving a car with improperly inflated tires wastes fuel, and it takes a toll on your tires. If you drive on under-inflated tires, you'll be riding on just the tread near the outside edges of the tires. The results are unpleasant. Your tires will wear quickly, your gas mileage will suffer, and your car's handling and braking will not be as crisp. When driving on an under-inflated tire at highway speeds, heat can build up because the sidewalls are flexing so much. This sometimes results in a blowout.
  3. High Tire Pressure: Operating a car with over-inflated tires isn't really much better than driving with under-inflated tires. Tires that are over-inflated can bulge outward, especially in the middle of the tread. This means that your car will ride on just the middle part of the tire tread instead of riding on the whole width of the tire tread. This causes undue tire wear, stiff handling, and poor braking performance.
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Author: Joshua Murphy

Featured Local Company

Scientific Automotive

626-795-7018
1727 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA

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