“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
If you’ve ever heard that adage, you know how important preventive car maintenance is for your vehicle. Unfortunately, many drivers forego regular maintenance because they are either too busy or they can’t afford to have some of these procedures done. As a result, they often end up paying for more costly damages. To avoid having this happen to you, hear are a few basic things you should do to your car before you have a problem.
Oil Changes
Everybody knows about oil changes, but not everybody has them done regularly. Clean oil is essential for keeping your engine running properly and efficiently. Today, cars only need oil changes every 5,000-10,000 miles, but check with your owner’s manual and follow what your car’s manufacturer recommends.
Transmission Care
To keep your transmission running in tip-top condition, a preventive flush of the transmission fluid is needed. Have a mechanic do this about every two years or 24,000 miles to ensure your transmission fluid is clean and keeping all the parts lubricated.
Cooling System
Your car’s cooling system is a vital part of your vehicle. Your cooling system could fail and damage your engine within a matter of minutes. That’s why it’s so important to keep an eye on it and make sure you have its condition checked every six months. Also, make sure the coolant level is where it’s supposed to be every couple weeks to ensure you don’t have any leaks.
For more information, your local Toyota dealer can give you more ideas about how to keep your new or used car in optimum working condition. Visit one today!