For many drivers, hearing a new noise from the car is something to be concerned about. After rolling down the window for the first time in spring, this may be especially noticeable.
Everyday you drive your car. You know how it should handle. Get it checked out if you notice that something's amiss especially if it's more than once. You may save yourself a lot of inconvenience and money in the long run. You and your mechanic need to be a team when it comes to the maintenance of your car. You however need to be the eyes and ears of the team.
Every now and then when you're pulling your car out of a parking space, you need to pay attention. Did you notice if there's any fresh fluid? Due to the stains left from the other cars, it's hard to tell sometimes. But what about your driveway? Did you notice if there are new stains? If you are, what color is the fluid? Oil will be obvious since it will appear dark brown or black. Antifreeze is fairly easy to recognize too with it's yellow green color. Antifreeze odor is unmistakable. A reddish fluid could be transmission or power steering fluid.
What have you noticed about the handling of your car? Find out if it's pulling to one side when you stop. You may need a front end alignment. As for your tire pressure, make sure you check it. Under inflated tires can cause lower gas mileage. On a regular basis, get your tires rotated in order to prevent wear.
Did you notice your breaks squealing? Get to the mechanic as soon as possible, don't let this problem go on. If you continue driving, you may have to replace worn rotors and break pads. Rotors can be very expensive.
Check if your car is acting sluggish. Maybe it's not accelerating like it used to. A tune up is probably what you need. Are you noticing a hesitation? If yes, maybe it's the gas filter.
Your oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. This is a very good rule for any car, new or old. Twenty years ago when I bought my new Toyota truck, the mechanic told me I'd get at least 200,000 miles out of the engine if I kept the oil changed. Fifteen years later, the engine is still going strong and I had 189,000 miles. Unfortunately the frame was rusting, which was her ultimate demise.
You should be able to have many worry free years with your car as long as you listen to what she's telling you and because cars manufactured today are better than the ones 20 years ago.
Everyday you drive your car. You know how it should handle. Get it checked out if you notice that something's amiss especially if it's more than once. You may save yourself a lot of inconvenience and money in the long run. You and your mechanic need to be a team when it comes to the maintenance of your car. You however need to be the eyes and ears of the team.
Every now and then when you're pulling your car out of a parking space, you need to pay attention. Did you notice if there's any fresh fluid? Due to the stains left from the other cars, it's hard to tell sometimes. But what about your driveway? Did you notice if there are new stains? If you are, what color is the fluid? Oil will be obvious since it will appear dark brown or black. Antifreeze is fairly easy to recognize too with it's yellow green color. Antifreeze odor is unmistakable. A reddish fluid could be transmission or power steering fluid.
What have you noticed about the handling of your car? Find out if it's pulling to one side when you stop. You may need a front end alignment. As for your tire pressure, make sure you check it. Under inflated tires can cause lower gas mileage. On a regular basis, get your tires rotated in order to prevent wear.
Did you notice your breaks squealing? Get to the mechanic as soon as possible, don't let this problem go on. If you continue driving, you may have to replace worn rotors and break pads. Rotors can be very expensive.
Check if your car is acting sluggish. Maybe it's not accelerating like it used to. A tune up is probably what you need. Are you noticing a hesitation? If yes, maybe it's the gas filter.
Your oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. This is a very good rule for any car, new or old. Twenty years ago when I bought my new Toyota truck, the mechanic told me I'd get at least 200,000 miles out of the engine if I kept the oil changed. Fifteen years later, the engine is still going strong and I had 189,000 miles. Unfortunately the frame was rusting, which was her ultimate demise.
You should be able to have many worry free years with your car as long as you listen to what she's telling you and because cars manufactured today are better than the ones 20 years ago.