HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-10-31, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013.Extend your vehicle’s life, here are some tips
MS –A new car can be a consid-
erable expense, especially at a time
when fuel costs remain high and cost
of living continues to rise.
Because new cars have become so
expensive, more and more vehicle
owners are looking for ways to
extend the life of their vehicles. The
longer a car can stay on the road, the
better an investment that vehicle
becomes. Fortunately, there are sev-
eral steps vehicle owners can take
that should ensure their vehicles stay
on the road for years to come.
• Scale back on short trips. The
toll cold starts take on a vehicle can
add up over time. When a car is start-
ed, condensation builds up in the
vehicle’s exhaust system. On longer
trips, that condensation will gradual-ly evaporate. However, on shorttrips, that condensation often doesnot have enough time to evaporateand over time too many short tripswill lead to an accumulation of waterin the muffler that can lead to rustand rust holes on the muffler. Short trips also can negativelyaffect gas mileage. When possible,
leave your car at home on trips into
town when you can just as easily
walk or ride a bicycle. Over time,
reducing the amount of short trips
you take in your car will greatly
reduce wear and tear on your vehicle
and improve your fuel efficiency as
well.
• Stick to the manufacturer’s
recommended maintenance sched-
ule. Adhering to your vehicle’s
maintenance schedule serves many
purposes, including improving the
its durability and protecting various
components, including its cooling
system and drive train. While many
manufacturers used to recommend
changing a vehicle’s oil every 5,000
kilometres, many of today’s newer
automobiles need their oil changed
less frequently. Check your owner’s
manual for manufacturer recommen-
dations regarding oil changes, and
don’t forget to replace the oil filter
when changing your vehicle’s oil.
• Pay attention to brake pads.
Brake pads that are allowed to wear
down can cause damage to the
brakes’ rotors and calipers. That
damage can prove costly and make
things harder on your vehicle. Keep
an eye on your vehicle’s brake pads,
which are far less expensive to
replace than rotors and calipers, and
do not allow them to wear down to
metal.
• Keep your tires properly inflat-ed.Tires that are under-inflated willnegatively impact your vehicle’s fuelefficiency. In addition, the tires’ lifeexpectancy is reduced considerablywhen tires are not properly inflated.Routinely check your tire pressure,especially if you drive a lot, and keep tires inflated at the pressure recom-mended in your vehicle’s owner’smanual.• Be mindful when filling upyour tank. Many people do not paymuch attention to their surroundingswhen pulling into the filling station.
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