Car Maintenance Bellingham WA

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

Abbotsford Autotech Services Ltd
604 504 7258
7 30856 Peardonville Road
Abbotsford, BC
Abbsry Used Tires
188 88708473
1 31088 Peardonville Rd
Abbotsford, BC
C J Auto Center
604 854 1192
210 31136 Peardonville Road
Abbotsford, BC
Samish Way Chevron Service
(360) 676-0980
100 N Samish Way
Bellingham, WA
Barrett Transmission Specialties
(360) 733-7136
2111 Valencia St
Bellingham, WA
Prime Tune & Brakes
(360) 671-2277
1189 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA
Evergreen Automotive Services
(360) 676-4144
122 Ohio St Ste 101
Bellingham, WA
Smitty's Auto Repair
(360) 676-9220
2208 Valencia St
Bellingham, WA
Master Auto Tech
(360) 733-3043
444 W Horton Rd
Bellingham, WA
Northwest European Autoworks
(360) 715-3876
2101 Queen St
Bellingham, WA

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

Abbotsford Autotech Services Ltd

604 504 7258
7 30856 Peardonville Road
Abbotsford, BC
http://www.abbotsfordautotech.com

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