Question:
My aunt has purchased a used car under my name. Haven't driven it yet because I haven't picked it up from the dealer yet. It's my very first car and I really have no clue or any basic knowledge as to how to maintain it properly mainly to avoid major problems. I don't really have much money so I'd really wish to keep it in good usable condition everyday without going to a repair shop all the time. I don't have much experience when it comes to car either so please help! I would really appreciate it if you could help me out. Thank you.
Answers:
Of course, check tire inflation regularly, all fluids (ie. windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant)
Change wipers every other oil change (they are only $3 a piece at Walmart)
Get a tune-up every 15,000 miles on older cars and around every 35,000 miles on newer cars (new spark plugs, wires etc)
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Read the owner's manual, thoroughly.And follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, which is listed in the manual as well.
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What skyhawk said. If you don't have the manual, call the dealer and ask them to give you, in writing, the manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance. They should do that for free.What is the piece of moulding called on the rear of a GMC envoy?
The best thing for you to do...is ask the dealership for a car manual..and go over some monthly matinace jobs you must keep track with when to do itmake sure you read the manual and change and check oil regularly.
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Change the oil every 3,ooo miles will keep your vehicle rolling for a while...along with following the scheduled maintenance that's recommended by the manufacture. Happy driving!Why is my Check engine light comes on while driving? I own a Honda Civic ESi 95?
You need to maintain your Oil lubrication system and coolant system. 80% of your engine failures are directly related to your coolant system as a root cause. Changing your oil every 3,000 mi. will greatly increase the life of your engine. The longer you go without changing your oil the more water and carbon contaminates get into your. You will score your delicate engine parts if you don't change out your coolant and oil at your recomended intervals. The coolant system is the most neglected system on a vechicle whether it is a gasoline or a diesel.Why might the air bag light be on in my 2000 explorer?
Your car will most likely come with an owner's manual which will advise you what to have done to your car (things checked, oil changed) and at what intervals.How many gallons of paint is needed to paint 2 door cutlass?
If you don't have an owner's manual, get a Chilton or Haynes manual--it'll also advise you.
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