Sunday, July 4, 2010

General Automotive Maintenance




Do not just go to an open area and Unless you have containers for your used fluids, you should go to a shop for oil changes. I have never followed the links and do not know what they require from you. I have even seen articles that tell you how to get them free. They are available at most parts stores or online.

I recommend that you find a repair manual for you vehicle. Once your warranty has expired, you can do the work for yourself. If we had gone to the shop, it would have been about double that price. We have a car that we neglected to perform the recommended service on and we paid dearly when the problems from not replacing a $9.00 part ended up costing nearly $1000.00 to fix. Do not wait until the parts give out because when they fail they can cause more problems.

This will allow you to save up for the repair. Plan ahead to have those parts replaced. Next is to keep track of when the dealer says you should replace parts such as fuel filters, belts, timing belts and other parts that wear out. That should save you a small fortune. If your warranty does not say that a dealer has to do the work, feel free to have your own mechanic do the work for you.

This is critical if you want to maintain your car warranty and it will save you money in the long. The first thing to remember is to follow the manufacturer's maintenance steps.

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