Keeping your vehicle in excellent condition requires proper maintenance. However, there are many car owners who forget to take care of this issue. Perhaps they’re too busy or maybe they feel that they don’t need to have their car checked since nothing is wrong with it. Other people don’t want to spend for car maintenance because they believe it’s too expensive. Unfortunately, some car owners only remember to check their car when it breaks down and they need to spend money on costly repairs to their vehicle.
The following are the most common car maintenance mistakes that car owners make:
1. Postponing car maintenance
This is the most common mistake of car owners. If your car is not properly maintained, chances are, it may already have some issues and you may end up spending more than you would on a regular maintenance check.
2. Delaying oil change
New car models do not require oil change as often as older cars. But oil changes should still be regularly done – as indicated in your car owner’s manual. Oil keeps your engine lubricated and carries heat away from your engine. As time goes by, the oil picks up dirt and other debris from the engine. When oil becomes too dirty, it becomes ineffective and will cause your car to overheat.
3. Neglecting other essential fluids such as the coolant, brake and transmission fluids
Just like oil, these fluids are essential for keeping your car engine running smoothly. You will find instructions on how often you should change these fluids in your car owner’s manual.
4. Neglecting to check air pressure
Tires lose pressure over time. Under-inflated tires have been proven to reduce fuel economy. This also makes tires wear faster and they may need to be changed earlier. Low tire pressure also affects steering and suspension along with other components and these may result in costly repairs.
5. Neglecting to change fuel and air filters
Air and fuel filters should regularly be cleaned. Otherwise, these will be clogged. If these are dirty, some sensors in your car will fail and may result in costly repairs.
These are all simple maintenance checks that you can do to keep your car in good condition. But to ensure that your vehicle will remain running at peak performance, you need to bring your car to auto experts who provide top-notch services at affordable prices. Visit Dallas European Auto at 605 Digital Drive, Plano, Texas 75075.
We have been serving area resident for more than 40 years and would be proud to add you to our long list of satisfied customers. Our auto experts are specialists in both foreign and domestic cars. We are known for providing highly-personalized, honest customer care. Schedule your appointment today! Call us at 214-504-1528.
