5 common car maintenance tasks that many people forget

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From wheel alignment to brake repairs and oil changes, there are certain car maintenance tasks that many people forget or totally ignore.

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1. Changing the Oil – Your Vehicle’s Lifeblood
Without oil, your vehicle would eventually take hold of completely. Oil keeps your engine alive, firing on all cylinders and keeps your car performing effectively for thousands of miles. It’s so important that you listen to your engine and check your oil levels regularly.

2. Brakes – Your First Line of Defense
Failing to arrange brake checks or brake repairs could be terrible if you need to stop in an emergency. You never know what is around the next corner and it is important that your brakes are able to respond to your every move. If you notice that your brakes are ‘spongy’, making a humming or scraping noise or are less responsive than usual, call at service center to arrange a brake check and any necessary brake repairs.

3. Battery Maintenance – Avoid Total Vehicle Failure
The good news is that batteries today don’t need much in the way of maintenance, but we do advise a battery check at least once a year. Many batteries indicate on the dashboard if they are malfunctioning, but with older vehicles, problems can all be down to guesswork. If you are unsure whether your battery is in perfect working order, a quick check will put your mind at rest. A dead battery could leave you high and dry by the side of the road or stuck at home when you should be out and about.

4. Keeping Your Air Filter Squeaky Clean
A dirty or faulty air filter can cause damage to your vehicle’s engine and cause it to burn up more fuel.

5. Under Pressure – Rotating and Inflating Tires
It is so important that you check tire pressure especially before a long road journey. If your tires are not inflated correctly, they could wear down quicker or be less reliable on the road.

Source: http://blog.helwigauto.com/2013/06/5-common-car-maintenance-tasks-you-should-not-avoid/