May 26, 2020
By getting into the habit of carrying out routine maintenance on your car, you’re going to avoid costly breakdowns down the line as well as extending the lifespan of your car. As a car owner, it is up to you to handle and schedule the regular maintenance, as well as carry some of it out yourself.
Every car will come with a manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule which will specify what should be checked and replaced at what intervals. This is one of the best places to start with routine car maintenance.
In general, a lot of what is recommended in the maintenance schedule will be carried out during a full vehicle service. Things like fluid top offs, oil and filter changes are recommended to be done once or twice a year depending on how you drive your car and will be done during a full service.
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However, there are aspects that need to be checked more frequently.
Between full services, here are some things you can do to ensure your car is regularly maintained.
In the UK, the legal tyre tread is 1.6mm and it is important to check your tyres regularly for bulges, tread and other damage. As well as this ensure that you are regularly checking your tyre pressure to prevent blowouts. You can find the tyre pressure recommendation in your handbook.
If you have noticed that your tyres are starting to wear unevenly, you need to have your alignment and front end checked as soon as possible. It is usually advised that you rotate your tyres every 6000 miles to prevent uneven wear. If you decide to ignore this, it can cost more money down the line.
Its good to get out every now and again to check your oil levels using the dipstick. While you’re under the hood, check the coolant levels also as low levels of either can lead to engine problems when left unchecked.
Many cars will tell you when you have a bulb out, but still carrying out your own visual inspections are important as they can be an easy thing to overlook. On a monthly basis, park your car in a safe place and turn on all lights such as indicators and headlights to ensure they are working properly. Have a friend or family member stand behind the car to ensure your brake lights are functional.
When your wipers start making loud screeching noises as they drag along your windscreen it is time to replace them.
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