Car Maintenance La Follette TN

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

Maynard's Wrecker Service & Garage
(423) 566-3939
385 Clawson Rd
La Follette, TN
Lyk-Nu Auto Collision & Service Center Inc
(423) 562-5156
1534 Old Jacksboro Hwy
La Follette, TN
J & C Auto Repair
(423) 562-4425
304 E Beech St
La Follette, TN
B & B Auto Repair
(423) 562-8800
780 S 6th St
La Follette, TN
Lafollette Mystik
(423) 566-3925
1117 Jacksboro Pike
La Follette, TN
Clifton's Auto & Radiator Repair
(423) 245-3571
737 E Market St
Kingsport, TN
T-N-T Auto Repair
(423) 346-8255
1257 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN
Garrett Motors
(865) 577-8999
8218 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN
Stuard & Kennedy's Automotive Brake & Alignment Center
(931) 358-0841
598 Fire Station Rd
Clarksville, TN
Murfreesboro Automotive
(615) 849-9583
523 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN

Car Maintenance

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

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