| Cars are like electric lights. We often do not appreciate | | | | away that ice and sleet! |
| them until they go on the blink. Regular maintenance | | | | Be sure all your lights are clean and working, including |
| checks and simple service can greatly reduce the cost | | | | brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers. You |
| of car ownership and keep you a much happier | | | | can perform this quick check while filling up your gas |
| traveler! | | | | tank. |
| Do not let the thought of car maintenance intimidate | | | | Check your tires once a month and give a look over |
| you. There are actually several car maintenance tips | | | | for cuts, bulges, or nails or other foreign objects |
| you can do even if you are totally mechanically | | | | sticking out. |
| challenged! | | | | Take your car to your friendly serviceman once a |
| For instance, you will want to keep your windshield | | | | month and have the pressure in your tires checked. |
| washer fluid reservoir full. This involves screwing off | | | | This service should cost you less than five bucks, if |
| the cap and pouring windshield wiper fluid in the right | | | | anything. |
| spot. You can quickly check the fluid levels when filling | | | | Every three months have your oil and oil filter changed. |
| up at the gas station. | | | | Many times an inspection is done during the oil change. |
| While you have got the windshield washer fluid out, | | | | It is worth it to pay a little extra if you have to and |
| pour some on a rag and clean the bug guts, etc. off | | | | have this done. Ask to have your battery checked, |
| the wiper blades. | | | | too. |
| If you see any colored fluid leaking from your car, get it | | | | Have your air filter changed when it gets dirty. You |
| serviced immediately. | | | | can ask the folks who change your oil to check the air |
| If you smell any peculiar odor coming from your car, | | | | filter. They are happy to change it for you. |
| take it to the nearest service station. Odors mean | | | | No matter how non car savvy you may have felt in |
| something inappropriate is going on under the hood of | | | | the past, finding that you can do some simple |
| your car! | | | | maintenance checks puts you in the drivers seat. You |
| Every fall, go ahead and replace your wiper blades. | | | | are likely to discover in advance if your car has a |
| You need new ones once a year so you might as | | | | problem that should be taken care of immediately. |
| well get them before winter sets in and you are wiping | | | | |