Hey it's Valentine's Day and believe or not, there are those of us who really do love our cars but really don't know how best to care for them. If you truly love your ride, want it to hang around for a while and remain in tip-top condition, take heed of these tips:
1) Roll all of your short trips into one. Wear and tear takes place within the first few minutes of driving. De-stress your engine by running several errands at one time and during low peak traffic hours.
2) Maintain your tire's treads by staying within the speed limits, avoiding road hazards like potholes, not aiming for curbs and definitely not burning rubber! Don't forget to keep them properly inflated and rotate them about every 6,000 to 7,500 miles.
3) No need to constantly rev up your car before you take off in the morning which can truly tax your engine
4) Don't drive on fumes it may cause sediment in the bottom of your tank to clog the fuel pump pickup, the fuel filter or fuel injectors, and it also may cause the electric fuel pump inside the tank to overheat.
6) Bulky key chains can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition, so lighten the load of keys on your ring.
7) Keep an eye on your power steering fluid, if it runs low have the hoses and pump inspected for any possible leaks.
8) Don't drain your battery by leaving lights on, doors ajar or prolonged switch on headlights
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