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Tips for Vehicle Maintenance

Having a vehicle is something that requires that the person put in a ton of maintenance in order to ensure that the vehicle is going to last for many years to come. With that being said, the person is going to find that this maintenance can be expensive, especially if they take this to their mechanic each and every time that they feel it needs to be looked at. There are a few things that people can do in order to save themselves a bit of money and take a more hands on approach to their vehicle, and anyone, whether they are a man or a woman can do this and find that they are learning something along the way.   

For starters, when you go to fill up the gas tank, this is a great time to make sure that you are checking the fluid levels. You will want to look at the coolant tank and make sure that it is up to the line in which is where it should be. Keep in mind, that if this is really hot, that the fluid may be a bit higher than usual. You should be able to see to make sure that the coolant is not discolored. If it is, it may be time to flush the system and have it filled back up. You should also take this time to look at the air filter, this is something that could affect your gas mileage. You want the filter to look clean and not full of debris, if it is, go to your local auto store and buy a new one and replace it, it is a simple fix and one that you can afford. Also check your oil level. Does it look good or is it low? Keep in mind that if the car is due for an oil change that the oil is going to be almost black, and is a sign that it is time to change it. 

You should also make sure that the tires are good. You will want to make sure that they are all on the same pressure level, and you can check this through a hand held gage, that is going to be a few bucks at your local store. If they need air add some slowly and recheck periodically to make sure that you do not over inflate as this can be just as dangerous as not having enough air. The person is also going to want to check the tread of the tires. A good idea is to take a penny and with the face facing you put it in the grooves of the tire, if you can make out the majority of the head, then you know that it is getting close to time to changing the tires. 

Of course, with all of these maintenance tips, when you feel that you need a mechanic, then by all means go to the mechanic. These tips are just meant to help you in between those visits so that you can save a bit of money in the long run.