Car Maintenance Salem OR

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care - Salem Commercial
503-371-7255
295 Commercial NE
Portland, OR
Firestone Complete Auto Care - Salem Lancaster
503-362-2491
844 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR
Jacns Auto Glass
(503) 480-9413
Salem and surrounding areas
Salem, OR
Kadel's Auto Body - SE Salem
(503) 378-1159
1345 Lewis Street SE
Salem, OR
Kadel's Auto Body - NE Salem
(503) 480-1159
2475 Commercial Street, NE
Salem, OR
Central Automotive Repair
(503) 463-6969
3640 Mainline Dr NE
Salem, OR
Ace Liners & Coatings
(503) 399-9667
1630 Salem Industrial Dr
Salem, OR
Japanese Connection Inc
(503) 581-4604
2515 Commercial St NE
Salem, OR
Martin's Auto Repair
(503) 362-2792
3941 Silverton Rd NE
Salem, OR
Midas Auto Service Experts
(503) 588-9288
3924 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR

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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Firestone Complete Auto Care - Salem Commercial

503-371-7255
295 Commercial NE
Portland, OR

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