2006-12-24 15:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it depends on where you live. How much you drive. What kind of conditions you drive in. Freeway rush hour stop and go. Open road. Or just drive it to the store and back.
Use synthetic true synthetic motor oils and start as early as you can in a car. When I buy a new car the first thing I do is rid the factory oil and replace with a product like mobil one. Also suggest this to my customers. Synthetic products do not eat away the various gaskets in the engine. You also do not get the build up od sludge like you do with regular motor oil. Make sure you run the right weight for the time of year if you live in a place that freezes in the winter and gets hot in the summer.
Replace timing belts 10k miles before dealer recommends. When doing a timing belt replace the water pump at the same time.
Keep up on your battery. Use a battery that is sealed does not require water to be added like die hard.
Keep your belts and hoses in great shape.
Use platinum spark plugs they cost more however they last 50% longer than regular plugs.
Keep air and fuel filters clean. Follow mfg guide lines on trany service.
Find a good shop that has been around for a while. Check them out with the better business burea or burea of automotive repair if your state has one.. Stay away from chains. Even the fast oil change locations are potential probelms. Make sure the mechanics are ASE certified. Dealers generally have good mechanics however the prices are out of line for most services since they charge based on what is in a book for time versus how long it really takes them to do a job. Example if a tune up takes only a hour to complete the flat rate book tells them to charge you 4.5 hours of labor. Most independent shops don't do that.
2006-12-25 01:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by desertlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a chandlers book for your Car find what you need if you can pull a part off a junk car to avoid costly repair. You will know. Any thing on and engine mainly can be used off of a junk car but it needs to be checked out first.
2006-12-25 00:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by redneck29innc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be located in your owners manual,they didn't put them there for nothing.And regardless of when they say to change the oil do it every 3-4 thousand.Some manuals say to change the oil every 5-6 but I disagree as due most auto experts.And be careful in using synthetic motor oil as it may void your engine warranty.Every car person thinks they know what's the best kind of maintenance to do or products to use so that's why I say refer to your owners manual so that you don't void warranties and such.Good luck.
2006-12-25 00:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by JACK OF TRADES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a consumer service manual for your vehicle and follow those to the letter. I recommend Haynes repair manuals as they're a bit easier for the novice to follow. You can get these at any auto parts store.
2006-12-24 23:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your oil on a regular basis. Check your fluids every couple of weeks. Don't drive like a moron. Keep the proper amount of air in the tires. Have unusual noises or leaks checked out without delay.
2006-12-24 23:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Badwrench 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good mechanic and listen to him.
2006-12-25 00:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by GoodAnswer30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋