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Maintaining your Vehicle in the New Decade

Ignite Marketing Group | January 9, 2020

            When you purchase your vehicle, your main goal is to have it last as long as you need it to. While that could be anywhere from 50,000 miles to 200,000 miles and beyond, there is one sure way to make sure that happens – consistent maintenance. Let’s be realistic, most vehicle owners do not sit down and read the manual from front to back, however your service technicians generally do and contain the knowledge within it. Our technicians here at Koala Motorsport have the knowledge to make sure your vehicle stays in top notch condition while only recommending the necessary maintenance services to avoid spending thousands of dollars in unnecessary. Check out some of the recommended tips for this decade in order to extend your vehicles longevity.

Check Oil

While this may seem like a no brainer, you would be surprised how many people do not take their “change oil” light seriously! Whether your vehicle should have its oil changed every 5,000 or 7,000 miles, it is something that if it is done consistently will help increase your vehicles life. If not done, you could blow out your engine which will require it to be rebuilt or possibly even replaced.

Tire Rotation

We all dread having to replace our tires – they are simply too expensive. However, if you keep up on tire rotations and alignment checks that can help to ensure that you get the most use out of them. If you want to get the most miles possible out of your tires, be sure to regularly check your air pressure and make sure they contain the proper amount of air. Your service provider can check them during any of your appointments, or you even can yourself with a tire pressure gauge!

Watch for Sludge

While we can’t avoid short trips or our not-so-favorite stop and go traffic, the more we can reduce it the better. Unfortunately short trips along with longer trips when you are hauling a camper or trailer for example, it can lead to sludge building up on your engine. Luckily, if you get regular oil changes, this can help to decrease your chances of sludge buildup. Another way to help reduce your chances of sludge buildup is to also get monitor your filter and make sure they get changed consistently.

Radiator Coolant

For people who don’t have a wide variety of knowledge on vehicles, it may never even cross your mind to check the radiator coolant semi-regularly. Unfortunately, if it is not checked, rust could build up on your engine and lead to a plugged thermostat and a damaged water pump. Some vehicles don’t even require coolant changes frequently but be sure to discuss it with your service technician at your next appointment.

Be sure to take the time to understand your vehicle’s needs. Even if you don’t plan on keeping your vehicle forever, the next owner will appreciate if it is taken care of. In the end it will only help to benefit you and allow you to sell it for more or receive more for your trade in. Additionally, it can help reduce unneeded repairs that could have been avoided with consistent maintenance. Koala Motorsport in Novelty, Oh along with our technicians will steer you in the right direction, call us today! 440-682-1065

  

Written by Sarah Smith