Car Maintenance Plymouth MA

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

AAA Southern New England
(781) 871-5880
900 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA
Town Brook Service Center
(508) 746-4820
14 Water St
Plymouth, MA
Pit Stop
(508) 747-0061
15 Roberts Rd
Plymouth, MA
Gellar's Steve Auto Repair
(508) 747-4171
104 Sandwich St
Plymouth, MA
Mayflower Serv Sta Inc
(508) 746-2009
164 South St
Plymouth, MA
Plymouth Alignment & Tire Center Inc
(508) 747-3322
130 Camelot Dr
Plymouth, MA
Samoset Auto Service Inc
(508) 746-2330
40 Samoset St
Plymouth, MA
Mb Specialty
(508) 747-3887
130 Camelot Dr Ste 5
Plymouth, MA
Sun Rise Auto Service
(508) 888-2886
1 Herring Pond Rd
Plymouth, MA
MacFarlane Motors
(508) 746-4094
31 Howland St
Plymouth, MA

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

AAA Southern New England

(781) 871-5880
900 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA
When you hear the name AAA, the first thing that comes to mind is probably maps and emergency road service, two of the cornerstones of our organization. But these days AAA is known for much more - assisting people in many facets of their lives, including travel and lodging; auto buying, leasing, renting, and repair; financial services such as loans and credit cards; and insurance needs.

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