OneStopMotors.com knows the importance of regular car maintenance. Here are some basic things you should do to keep your car running in top shape. While these are general guidelines, One Stop Motors reminds you to refer to your owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your car.
Every time you fill up your tank:
- Check your oil level.
- Add a gas treatment to your gas tank to help fight the accumulation of harmful deposits in the fuel system.
Every 3,000 miles:
- Change your oil and oil filter.
- Add an oil treatment to your motor oil.
- Clean your fuel injectors with a commercial cleaner fluid.
- Check your fan belt.
- Check your hoses and cooling system.
- Check your brake fluid.
- Check your power steering fluid.
- Check your transmission fluid.
Every two years:
- Change your engine coolant.
- Change your brake fluid.
- Change your spark plugs.
- Change your fuel filter.
- Change your air filter.
All of these can often be checked for free at local automotive shops, and One Stop Motors recommends you have a quick inspection with every oil change. Many auto shops will also top off your fluids when they change the oil. Whether you're getting ready to sell your used car with the One Stop Motors advertising package, or you plan to buy a pre-owned vehicle you found through One Stop Motors, these tips will help keep your car in great working condition for a long time!
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