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Learn how to extend the life of your vehicle with this comprehensive maintenance checklist covering essential components like air filters, batteries, belts, and more. Regular checks and timely replacements can keep your car running smoothly for years to come.
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How to keep your car running longer Abbie Jeffries Giarria Patterson
Components to maintaining a working vehicle Air filters Battery Belts Exhaust Wiper blades Car fluids Hoses Lights Oil filter Shock absorbers Tires Maintenance Checklist
Air filters • Check Every two months… • Change it once a year/15,000 miles • A blackened air filter means replacement is needed.
Battery • Check as often as possible • Change every 2 to five years • Car batteries can fail due to age or defect
Belts • Check every month • Only change when the belts don't seem right... • There are different types of belts that should be checked
Exhaust • Check depending on how far and how often you drive your car • Changing your exhaust is costly and difficult because its part of a system
Wiper baldes • A reservoir that helps keeps you windshield and wipers clean and working properly • Inspect or check these whenever you can • should be replaced at least once a year
Car fluids • So many car fluids serve for different functions in your car • There's washing fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, engine oil, brake fluid, and anti freeze.
Hoses • There are many types of hoes to check on when looking at a car • The most important is the fuel pump • Check to see if there are any wholes/leaks or any damage if so replace
Tires • Check monthly • Keep a record of tire rotation • Rotate at the first 5,000 miles and every 7,500 miles thereafter.
Shock absorbers • No specific time to check • Look for oil seepage on them • Always replace shock absorbers in pairs
lights • Check and make sure all lights are working properly • No specific time to check or change • Replace when damaged, clean when dirty
Oil filters • To maintain peak performance, change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, • Replace oil filter with every oil change • Check oil filters as often as you get a tune up
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