Vehicle Maintenance Tips Provided By Lincoln Park Auto Shop

By Andreas Paschar


To save dollars on auto repairs, regular maintenance is needed. The parts of the car should be checked just as your health is checked in the physicians office. Lakeview Chicago Auto Repair will help a driver do that by keeping good records of repairs as they are done. They may remind you of necessary maintenance.

It is common knowledge, even among the least knowledgeable drivers, that an oil change is needed after driving a certain number of months. There are brake, transmission and anti-freeze levels that must be kept high enough. It is crucial to have adequate windshield wiper fluids at the drivers disposal in a snow storm.

There are movable parts that wear out and must be replaced when needed. The spark plugs and timing chain are two examples. You will avoid costly repair work. Not only that, you and your family will be safe while on the road.

If you are genetically prone to heart trouble, you will see your doctor for frequent check ups. Under some conditions cars should have more frequent check ups too. The make, model and number of miles determines how frequent. For example, if you pull a boat trailer, take it in more often.

Fuel filters need to be replaced at certain intervals. Tire rotation and wheel alignment are not things the non-mechanically inclined driver thinks about. Brake pads, battery terminals and the anti-lock braking system all need regular attention.

Coolant levels should be checked prior to the first snowstorm of the winter season. Tires should be checked for tread and air pressure. All lights should be operational and the battery needs an evaluation prior to cold weather.

A tune up once encompassed these and other tasks that needed monitoring. Mechanic. Now a software with thousands of sensors will alert the driver when something is not working properly. A car with a verifiable history of regular maintenance will bring a higher resale price.




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