Keeping Your Bottom Line and Your Car Healthy
Prices are up on everything these days. I am often asked how to save on car repair. My answer is always the same…don’t put off routine maintenance. Maintenance is the first step to a healthy car. Putting it off leads to an eventual breakdown which is always more expensive.
Oils And Fluids
It is vital to the operation of your car to use the correct oils and fluids. There are many oils and fluids in your car, including engine oil, transmission, power steering, differential, brake fluid, radiator fluid and even the air conditioning has a fluid called Freon.
Beginning in 2010 all new car fluids improved and now have very specific weights, viscosities and additive packages to ensure the components are lubricated properly and won’t fail prematurely. This has greatly increased the life of vehicles as long as the fluids are changed on schedule. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for the type of oil and/or fluids for your specific vehicle. You will be happier, and your car will be happier, as well. If you mix fluids or flat out use the incorrect one, it will be devastating.
Using the correct fluids, you’ll reduce the risk of breakdown repairs, keeping the car safe and reliable. We are always telling our customers and our readers that breakdowns are much costlier than recommended maintenance, and fluids are the easiest and least expensive of any maintenance. Keep those fluids and the oil changed on time and all will be good.
On A Side Note
Never ignore your dashboard repair icons! They are there for a reason. I have actually seen dashboard icons with a piece of tape on top of them, so it doesn’t annoy the driver! Seriously? When you put off getting a vehicle checked out, it usually costs more as one ignored repair can often lead to another needed repair. This can make your car dangerous to drive.
I hope this helps drivers everywhere to keep their ride healthy and their wallets, too!
