Don’t neglect maintaining your car

6 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Your car is a very large investment. Because of this, you need to make sure that it is always kept in superb working order. If you neglect the maintenance that your car requires on a regular basis, there are a great deal of bad things that could happen as a result. If you take care of your car, it will take care of you. Cars that receive regular maintenance performed on them will not break down as often as neglected vehicles. This means you can avoid those dreaded trips to the mechanic that usually end up costing a great deal of money. Here are some examples of routine maintenance tasks you can do yourself.

1. Rotation of the tires

The tires on your car need to be rotated on a regular basis. If this is not done, the tires will begin to wear down incorrectly. This will cause your Pittsburgh tires to lose their tread much faster than they should if they were properly rotated. Tires are expensive, so it is in your best interest to make sure that your tires last as long as possible. Rotating tires is not rocket science, and it certainly does not require any advanced mechanical knowledge. All you need to perform this task is a standard jack and a tire iron. However, it would be much easier to use an electric wrench to remove the lug nuts from the tire. Just remember to rotate the tires in a clockwise direction. This will make it easier for you to remember the next time you perform this task.

2. Changing of the oil

Millions of people pay lots of money every year to have a mechanic change their oil. This is a needless expense that does not need to be made. Changing your oil literally takes 5 minutes, so why pay a mechanic $30 to perform this task? Simply roll your car up on ramps and put an oil pan under the vehicle. Unscrew the plug that holds the oil in. Unscrew the oil filter. Allow both to drain, then replace them and pour in some new oil.

3. Changing your air filter

If your air filter becomes very dirty, the performance of your car could suffer. Changing your air filter is as simple as opening your hood, taking out the old filter and putting in a new one. No need to pay someone to do it for you.