Showing posts with label preventative maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preventative maintenance. Show all posts

Friday, October 14, 2011

Keeping you in the zone


Stay on the Go With Regular Maintenance

Keeping your vehicle in top shape means finding a great service provider first. When looking for one, consider these things:

  • Technical expertise
  • Quality of parts
  • Hours and location
  • Someone you feel you can trust
  • Do you need a specific type of service done or overall maintenance
Check your treads
  • The condition of your tires can affect everything from handling to gas mileage
  • Keep a tire pressure gauge in your car and check all your tires frequently
  • Recommended tire pressure can usually be found on a decal or sticker inside the driver's door
  • Tires should typically be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles to equalize tire wear

Indicators that you need tire or alignment service:

  • Bends or dents in the wheels
  • Recurring loss of tire pressure
  • Bumps in the sidewalls of your tires
  • Vibration emanating from the wheels
  • Unusual front-end movement on flat surfaces