Every car owner wants to keep their car running, and running well, for as long as they possibly can. But what does that involve on your end? More than you might have realized. Skiles Automotive Services has some tips that can help you to do just that.
Read Your Owner’s Manual
No one likes to hear this, but there’s a lot of information in your car’s owner’s manual that you need to have. And the easiest way to get that information is to at least flip through the manual a few times. You’re looking for things like service recommendation timetables and details about what your car needs and when. That’s going to help a lot with the next step.
Group Services Together
Many manufacturers make this easier on you by grouping services that need to be done around the same timeframe together in a list. That way you can get everything that has to be done say, every 5,000 miles done at the same time. That can save you both time and money, and it ensures that your car is getting what it needs, when it needs it.
Oil Checks Are Helpful
You might think that if you’re getting regular oil changes, that’s all you need to do with your car’s oil or with other fluids, for that matter. But the reality is that fluid checks and oil checks in between visits to your auto mechanic allow you to spot changes or problems in between services. Oil change recommendations are just that. Your own driving habits or damage your car experiences might mean that you need an oil change sooner.
So Are Tire Checks
Fluids are crucial, of course, but so are your car’s tires. Checking your tire pressure and making sure that you’re not seeing uneven tread wear on your car’s tires helps you to keep up with what’s going on there. If you are spotting problems, you can get that addressed before you lose the tire or before you have to buy a whole new set of tires. You can also keep the tires running for a lot longer.
Skiles Automotive Services in Bremen, IN can be your partner in keeping your car running as well as possible for as long as possible. Call us today and we can troubleshoot any problems that you’re having and help you to get on a maintenance schedule that works for your needs.
