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Car Care Tip #1

Have you checked your tires lately? More than 70% of drivers have underinflated tires. Tires lose about 10% of their pressure each month. Low tire pressure causes wear and handling, but it also hurts your fuel economy. Buy a good quality tire gauge and check tire pressure regularly, at least once a month. When inflating your tires use recommended tire pressure on the inside of the driver’s door, or use your owner’s manual.

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Car Care Tip #2

Are your wipers dirty or worn out. Twenty percent of the vehicles on the road have inadequate blades. Don’t wait until it rains to find out. Wipers can rip, tear, chatter, smear, streak or skip. None of these are good. Check your blades today, and replace them regularly. High quality blades usually last six to eight months.

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Car Care Tip #3

Don’t forget about lighting. The purpose of your lights is both to make sure that you can see down the road and also make sure that others can see you. Replace burnt out bulbs. Bonus tip: turn your lights on so that others can see you. This works especially well at night and during inclement weather.

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Car Care Tip #4

April is pothole season. Pot holes can damage steering and suspension components, so try not to hit them. But first, think about changing your shocks or struts. Monroe recommends that you do this every 50,000 miles. If your suspension is in good working order, pot holes are less likely to cause damage to your tires and steering components. Did we mention that you should try to avoid pot holes? Bonus tip: Monroe is currently running a rebate on shocks. Call Sant Automotive for more details.

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Car Care Tip #5

At least monthly, check the tread wear of your tires, and check for cuts in the sidewalls. The easiest way to check tires is to check the tread wear indicators on the edge of the tread nearest the outside side wall. If the indicator is worn, it is time for new tires. You can also use a penny, but that gets pretty technical.

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Car Care Tip #6

Strange noises are not normal. That’s why we call them “strange.” Some drivers, when they hear a strange noise coming from their vehicles say, “It’s probably nothing.” They are probably wrong; it is probably something. Worse, it will probably get worse and will definitely not get any less expensive to repair.

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Car Care Tip #7

When someone in the back seat starts yelling “Turn Now. Turn Now.” Do not turn now. Your passenger is probably not trying to trick you, but it is best to control your vehicle in a calm and controlled manner.

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Car Care Tip #8

Under most circumstances, there is no need to apply the brakes when you are traveling uphill. This tip seems like a “no brainer,” but observation tells us that it is not.

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Car Care Tip #9

Turn signals are a good thing. If you deploy them well in advance of your intended lane changes and turns, other drivers can use that information to make safe operating choices.

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Car Care Tip #10

It is a waste of money to use fuel with an octane rating higher than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Your vehicle will not like you any better if you “treat it” from time to time with high higher octane fuel.

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Car Care Tip #11

Frequently, check your air filter or have it checked by a professional. Restricted air filters can rob fuel economy and cause premature wear on mass air flow sensors and other expensive emissions components. Many manufacturers now recommend specific mileage based replacement intervals, but the condition of the roads on which you drive is far more than the number of miles driven.

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Car Care Tip #12

While most manufacturers recommend replacing belts and hoses every three years, these components seem to be lasting a lot longer than they once did. Most belts and hoses will last 100,000 miles or so, but be sure to have them inspected frequently. Replace hoses that feel soft or that show bulges, and replace belts with cracks or that show signs of uneven wear. If you want to be on the safe side, replace belts and hoses every four or five years regardless of wear.

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Car Care Tip #13

If your vehicle has a timing belt, replace it at the manufacturer’s recommended service interval or every ten years, whichever is less.

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Car Care Tip #14

Remember that not every one of your manufacturer’s service recommendations appears in the recommended maintenance table published in your owners’ manual. For example, most manufacturers recommend flushing brake fluid every two years. There are two points here: 1.) read your owners’ manual; and, 2.) change your brake fluid every two years. It will prolong the life of expensive anti-lock brake components.

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Car Care Tip #15

Familiarize yourself and your family members with how to safely change a tire before the need arises. It certainly could not hurt.

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Car Care Tip #16

When traveling, plan your route and inform others of your plan.

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