Caring for You Car: An Auto Service Website

Nobody wants their car to break down. To keep your vehicle running well, you need to provide it with regular service. Have the oil changed a few times per year, rotate the tires, and check and replace the brakes as needed. A good auto care service will take care of all these maintenance tasks for you. However, you may still want to know more about the processes they follow, when service is needed, and what other types of services may help your car last longer. We've build this website for people like you — responsible car owners who just want to learn more. Enjoy!

How Basic Car Service Can Make Your Vehicle More Dependable and Economical

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Every car on the road needs some basic car servicing to keep it running and driving correctly. These services are often simple things, but they can have a significant effect on the car's reliability, and in many cases, can affect how economical the car is. Read on to learn about some advantages of getting regular basic car services. 

Oil Changes

One of the most common car services is engine oil changes. The engine lubricates all the moving parts and helps to cool the internal components but will eventually break down from heat and lose its effectiveness. 

A simple oil change when the car reaches three thousand miles can make a significant difference in the performance of the oil. The oil filter should also be changed to effectively remove debris from the oil in the engine, allowing the oil to lubricate more effectively. 

Specialty oils like synthetic oil can extend the life of the oil and make it more effective, but they also add to the oil change cost. If you think a synthetic might make sense for your engine, talk with the service tech at the shop and ask for their advice. 

While the car is on the lift having the oil changed, the tech can look over the vehicle's underside and inspect it for any damage or signs of problems. This is a perfect opportunity to have exhaust, transmission, and brakes checked since more car service shops will do a visual inspection at no charge if you ask. 

Tire Rotation and Inflation 

When you take your vehicle in for service at the car service shop, you may want to have the tech rotate the tires on the car for you to help extend the life of the tires. While they are at it, have the tech inspect the tires for damage and check the air pressure in them. 

Underinflated tires can be damaged more easily than tires that are correctly inflated, and they can also add drag to the car instead of roll freely on the road. The slight difference in the drag on the car can mean you are using more fuel, and over months of this, the cost of the additional fuel can add up. When you include the additional wear on the tires, the cost can add up very quickly. Work with a local car service to get an accurate picture of the work and the final cost. 

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29 April 2021