No car can really live forever, but there’s a lot that you can do to help preserve your car for as long as possible. Maybe even longer than you ever expected that you could if you do enough of the right things at the right time. Follow these tips from Miller Auto Care to extend the life of your car.
Baby the Tires
Your tires impact your car’s engine, did you realize that? If the tires are in bad condition or you’re avoiding things like wheel alignments, that makes the engine work a lot harder to get the car rolling. And to keep the car rolling on iffy tires? The engine is working even harder. Baby your car’s tires and that’s going to help the entire car to last a lot longer.
Do Everything You Can for the Engine
You also need to make sure that you’re pampering the car’s engine. Think about it like you’re hosting spa sessions for the engine. Check the oil, make sure that there’s plenty of coolant, and watch out for any signs that the engine isn’t happy. These are simple things that you can do that will pay off in terms of longevity for your car.
Don’t Skimp on Other Maintenance, Either
There are plenty of other maintenance needs your car has, too. Transmission services, cooling system services, and more all help your car to stay in the best possible condition. Don’t forget about cosmetic stuff, either, like washing and waxing the car. It might sound like that’s all aesthetic, but it keeps rust from forming on your car and eating it up.
Keep That Manual Handy
Your car’s manual is full of information that is going to help you to keep it as happy as you can for as long as you can. That resource is invaluable, so you need to make sure that you keep it in the car so it’s there when you need it. Reference the manual any time you have a question, because the answer is probably there.
Want more help keeping your car running perfectly for as long as possible? Call us today at Miller Auto Care in Medford, OR. We’ll be happy to help with maintenance needs, repairs, or anything else that you need help with regarding your car. We want it to last as long as it can, too, so that you can enjoy driving it for plenty of years to come.