2007-02-03 14:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
follow the maintenance procedures outlined in your owners manual. i cant stress enough how important it is to have a good relationship with your mechanic of choice.find a shop you like the people in and get to know them. if you bake , take them cookies when your car gets fixed, things like this go a long way.
2007-02-03 15:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by car rx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When ever I have a slow day at work i bring my truck into the shop and give it a look over, rotate the tires, check fluid levels, check the brakes, do a suspention check and undervehicle check, and check under hood to see if anything is damaged or out of place. A lot of garages will offer a seasonal inspection or vehicle inspection, The one our shop does is about $70 and it comes with an oil change. Just keep with the maintance schedual and if it needs it do it as soon as possible idea.
2007-02-03 23:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the oil and coolant myself, check tire tread and pressure regularly, wash and vacuum the car regularly (although I don't do it too much in the winter), and just take good care of it in general. In the summer and spring I like to give it a nice bath, shine the wheels, wax it, etc. the most important thing to remember is to not ignore any problem the vehicle might have. even a small noise should be checked out by a reliable mechanic (a.k.a. not jiffy lube or midas).
2007-02-03 23:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular oil and filter changes. Monthly checks on tire pressure. Wheel alignment when you detect unusual tire wear. Inspect brake pads and rotors every sixth month. Pull drums every year to inspect wheel cylinders and brake shoes. Inspect CV joints and boots every six months. Change "green" antifreeze every two years. Change red Dex cool antifreeze every four years. Grease your steering assembly every time you change your oil Change trans. fluid every fifty thousand miles (with new screen or filter). Check all bulbs and lights once a month. Check power steering fluid @ every oil change. Top off brake fluid once a year. In general follow the maintenance schedule in the hand book in your glove compartment.
2007-02-03 23:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the maintenance guide in the owners manual.
Typically includes:
Oil and filter changes
tire rotations
air and fuel filter replacements
2007-02-03 23:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by eaglefox200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋