Car Maintenance Talladega AL

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

Marks Service. Center
(256) 362-6791
213 Battle St W
Talladega, AL
G & W Auto Repair Service
(256) 362-2780
Patton St
Talladega, AL
Genes Auto Repair
(256) 362-2074
821 North St E
Talladega, AL
S & J Auto Specialist
(256) 362-6010
1300 Ward Ave
Talladega, AL
Auto Tech
(256) 362-1466
210 Coosa St E
Talladega, AL
R W Duncan Corp
(205) 428-9981
1300 Alabama Ave
Bessemer, AL
Smith Transmission & Auto Repair
(256) 230-9737
26985 Newby Rd
Athens, AL
Berry's Auto & Truck Repair
(205) 758-9810
2002 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL
Gate's Motor Service
(251) 275-3486
260 N Jackson St
Grove Hill, AL
Expert Tire
(334) 670-0019
501 S Brundidge St
Troy, AL

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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