Car Maintenance Mount Prospect IL

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

SYR inc.
(847) 828-7791
333 Ames St.
Libertyville, IL
Meineke Car Care Center
(847) 439-1191
2094 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
Busse Automotive Inc
(847) 253-1634
113 Prospect
Mount Prospect, IL
George's Auto II
(847) 806-7017
2040 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
H Z Towing
(847) 299-3460
1805 E Camp McDonald Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
Denny's Auto Care
(847) 364-3212
2028 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
Grand Prix Auto Repair
(847) 437-6044
1881 W Algonquin Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
US Automotive
(847) 577-6525
101 E Rand Rd Ste B
Mount Prospect, IL
Action Lube
(847) 590-9655
990 E Northwest Hwy
Mount Prospect, IL
D'agostino Service Inc
(847) 437-9805
1701 W Algonquin Rd
Mount Prospect, IL

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

Featured Local Company

SYR inc.

8478287791
333 Ames St.
Libertyville, IL

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