Oil Change and Other Car Tips

An oil change is very important to the overall health of your car
because the engine is its most vital part. Motor oil that does not
properly clean and lubricate the engine parts will eventually render the
car useless. The engine is also one of the most expensive parts of a
vehicle, and once it has become ineffective, there is no way to avoid an
expensive car repair; and it is not uncommon for engine repairs to cost
more than what the car is worth. While it is obvious that frequent oil
changes are important to the vehicle's longevity, there are some other
maintenance needs that will also keep the car running more efficiently
and help the owner to avoid the cost of other repairs. This is why many
repair shops will offer a money-saving maintenance package, which
includes other maintenance checks. A tire rotation is one of the most
popular maintenance options when taking the vehicle to a shop for an oil
change. Getting a tire rotation is a good way to help avoid the cost of
getting new tires more often than needed. A set of new tires is
typically designed to last for up to 50,000 miles. Unfortunately, many
car owners will need new tires much sooner because they do not get a
tire rotation. Many times the tread on the front tires will wear down
more quickly than the back tires. Rotating the tires allows them to wear
more evenly, which helps to increase their overall longevity. The
purpose of a brake check is two-fold. While the braking system is a very
important safety mechanism, it is also very expensive to repair.
Therefore, a brake check can help to diagnose early problems within the
system, which allows the owner to avoid costly repairs when a minor fix
eventually becomes a big problem.

As a car owner, if you are diligent about frequent checking of your
vehicles fluids, you should also be diligent about your car's other
maintenance needs. Luckily, many repair shops will perform these other
maintenance needs as a courtesy to their customers. Rotating the tires
and checking the brakes are just a few examples of how you can avoid an
expensive car repair bill, and even a dangerous situation.