There are a number of measures that will help you to keep your vehicle in good shape which we are going to look at in this article:
- Tuning
- Air filter maintenance
- Checking tires
- Correct motor oil
All of the above can be done inexpensively, and in some cases by the owner themselves.
Tune up the engine properly
Keeping your car’s engine in tune will help you get more mileage from your gas. Depending on the method you use and how well it is done, you can get an average of 4% fuel efficiency.
If the problem you fixed was as serious as a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, then you can get an improvement of up to 40%.
Regular maintenance of air filters
When you replace a clogged air filter, you can get a fuel economy benefit of 10%. In addition, you will enable the engine to serve you for longer because the air filter captures impurities that damage it.
Proper inflation of tires
Did you know that using tires at the right pressure will help you to save fuel by 3.3%? The right tire pressure will also improve your safety and make the tires last longer.
Using motor oil of the recommended grade
If you use the motor oil that the manufacturer recommends, then you will get 1-2% more gas mileage. Check the API performance symbol when you are shopping for your motor oil and choose the one labeled ‘Energy Conserving’ because it has additives that reduce friction.
The Cost of Negligence
If you are like many people, then there are high chances that you refused to take the extended warranty that you car dealer offered you. Many people assume that this is an unnecessary expense, as their vehicles are new anyway.
However, try to remember the number of recalls you have heard of. Do some of these recalls directly relate to your type of car? Could you be giving the manufacturers too much credit?
Remember that when there is a recall, the manufacturer will only cater to the things listed in the recall and you will need to pay for any other problem.
Now, here are only three of some relatively inexpensive car repairs. Repairing a power steering system requires about $880, replacing a clutch takes about $730, and you need at least $300 to replace a water pump. This means that it costs more to carry repairs than get a warranty.
A simple way of avoiding expensive vehicle repairs is to take an auto warranty when you buy your vehicle. However, if you did not take the extended warranty at the time of purchase, there are still some types of extended warranties that cover used vehicles. If you shop around, you will manage to get them at wholesale prices.
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