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Automotive Guide 3 Thing that Keep Your Car in Top Shape

By: Janis Evanas
Automotive Guide

We have always had a love / hate relationship with out cars. They get us where we want to go and at the same time they sometimes leave us sit where we don't want to be. It's hard enough to get through the “car stress” that most of us face with the rising prices at the gas pumps without having to deal with the issues that can come up with the workings of the car and the car engine. These problems can leave us sitting along side the road, fuming over another mechanical breakdown. Fortunately there is hope, and here are a few things that you can do on a regular basis to keep your car running as long as possible.

1. Change Your Oil Regularly - You can think of a car's oil as being its blood. Without the right amount of blood, or if it isn't clean enough the car soon begins to sputter and die. Changing the car's oil regularly will help to keep it in great condition and running with much less wear and tear on the internal engine parts.

2. Keep the Proper Air Pressure in the Tires - If you keep the air pressure at the recommended pressure it will not only keep your tires running for many more miles it will also increase your gas mileage. Another added benefit is that keeping a close eye on your tire's air pressure will alert you to any leaks that may come up before they leave you limping to Wal-Mart on your spare

3. Routine Maintenance - You should have your car taken to the shop for routine maintenance according to the manufacturer's schedule. They come up with this schedule to help you to know when it is time for certain things about your car to get lubed or replaced according to the average lifetime of the item.

By doing these few things you will increase the lifetime of your car and have a machine that will run for many more miles without a problem. Of course there will always be the occasional problem that happens with any vehicle, but if you keep your car running at tope shape you will find that these problems are few and far between.

Jan runs a car site. You can find out more information on carrims or conceptcars at http://www.sweet-cars.net/

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