Maintaining your vehicle is essential for getting years and years of reliable use out of it. Unfortunately, many car owners do not do the proper preventative maintenance on their cars, such as oil changes, tire rotations and other services. That’s why their cars don’t last more than a few years before needing major repairs. Here are some vehicle maintenance tips from your used Nissan Altima South Holland dealers so you can enjoy your car for many years to come.
Tire Care
Do you like to drive on your tires until the metal from the inside is showing through and there’s no tread left? If so, you could be putting your safety at risk and you could potentially be damaging your vehicle. When your tires are bald, they have a higher chance of blowing out when you are driving at high speeds, such as on the freeway. But it can also cause your axle and other parts of your vehicle to wear down sooner than they should. One way to make sure your tires have enough tread on them is to put the edge of a penny inside the tread with the top of Lincoln’s head facing the tire. If the tread doesn’t reach the top of his head, it’s time to replace them.
Oil Changes
Today’s cars don’t necessarily need an oil change every 3,000 miles. Some of the newer cars that you’ll find at your used Nissan Altima South Holland dealers only need an oil change about every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. It’s important to your engine to get oil changes at the proper frequency to keep everything lubricated and running smoothly. However, it doesn’t hurt to take your vehicle into the shop every 3,000 miles just for a checkup. This can help ensure there isn’t anything that needs to be fixed before it becomes a major problem.
Air Filters
The air filter in your vehicle is probably one of the parts that is the most neglected. But it’s also one of the most important parts. If your air filter gets clogged, your engine isn’t going to run as efficiently and smoothly as it can. This means that you are sacrificing gas mileage because you’re making your engine work harder. Check with your car’s owner’s manual to see how often your air filter should be changed. Depending on where you live, you may need to change it more often than the manual suggests.
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