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It’s Slick to Keep Your Car Running Well

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When your car runs well, you have a lot more power to do the things you really want and need to do in life. You can go where you want to go, see more things, accomplish more things, and even have more fun once all of the chores are done. But then, when your car doesn’t run so well, it can become a serious damper on your life. After all, the adult world runs on the ability to get to places quickly, which is what automobiles are all about.

The thing about popular vehicles like Jeep is they require a fair amount of maintenance. Some things are fairly obvious, but others can get tricky if you forget to keep a sort of mental checklist you can reference as you need to. There are a lot of parts in any vehicle, and if any one of them begins to go bad, it can seriously affect your ride. One tip I can share for a Jeep owner like me is to maintain your jeep parts meaning a monthly check-up would really be ideal so you would decrease your chances of being stuck on a highway but how do we really maintain our vehicle?  Below are some other simple tips to keep your vehicle running.

Keeping Your Tires in Shape

Tires are a surprisingly complex matter, seeing as to most people, these are just a set of round rubber objects. The tires need to be checked to be sure they have enough tread, that they don’t have any punctures, that they have enough air in them, and that they aren’t overly wearing in one spot. The good news is this is the type of inspection you probably need to do no more than once or twice a month, just as prevention. Putting in a few PSI of air into your tires, to make sure they are where they are supposed to be for your vehicle, which is usually listed in your manual or the small side of your car doors, will help your vehicle keep its grip on the road and give you reasonable gas mileage.

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Keeping Your Fluids Level

The fluids in your vehicle are vital, and not just the obvious gasoline. When your windshield washer fluid gets too low, Murphy’s Law says that’s the day you’ll get all of the bugs and dirt all over it. Wiping dirt or other debris without fluid is a sure way to scratch up your windshield. As well, you have to be mindful of the potential for washer fluid and radiator fluid to freeze up if they aren’t the right kind during the winter. Changing your fluids is just a fundamental part of vehicle maintenance.

Your oil is also essential to keep upon. With the right viscosity of the oil, your car will run smoothly all winter long. As well, you have to regularly check the level of your engine oil, because having a low amount of oil is one of the first warning signs that your vehicle is burning or leaking it. Keeping up on your oil levels can add years to your vehicle’s life.