Car Maintenance Sandpoint ID

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

Little's Tire & Alignment
(208) 255-2020
431 S Division Ave
Sandpoint, ID
Tom's Auto Repair & Pellet Stoves
(208) 263-2041
315 N Forest Ave
Sandpoint, ID
McCall's Motors
(208) 265-4639
310 S Ella Ave
Sandpoint, ID
Cleve's Radiator Service
(208) 263-7114
1108 Superior St
Sandpoint, ID
Bill's Garage & Pellet Stove Designs
(208) 263-2041
315 N Forest Ave
Sandpoint, ID
Les Schwab Tire Centers
(208) 265-4518
279 Bonner Mall Way
Ponderay, ID
Deny's Auto Service
(208) 882-5678
263 E Palouse River Dr
Moscow, ID
Valley Auto Alignment & Brake Service
(208) 466-1832
412 11th Ave N
Nampa, ID
Wright Service & Repair
(208) 397-5389
17 W Lincoln
Aberdeen, ID
Auto Truck & Tractor
(208) 935-7752
RR 1 Box 495
Kamiah, ID

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

Silverlake tire and auto

208-762-8061
247 W. Hanley ave
Coeur d Alene, ID
http://silverlakeautorepair.com


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