It is no coincidence that the month of car care is in April, a mature time for life and a general renewal season. This is the perfect time to get your car out of hibernation and prepare it for spring-summer driving, whose open and often exhausting roads lead to the most breathtaking places you have ever seen (remember the Pacific Coast Highway, Blue Ridge Boulevard and like )
But before you take everything – from landscapes, sensations, excitement caused by the steering wheel – you need to check your car for problems that may or may not have been noticed in the winter, and make sure that it is in great shape. This, after all, is what the month of car care is about.
So, here is a list of repairs that you can do on your own before you start searching for gas.
Fix filters
Air, oil, fuel – all of these filters play an important role in maintaining the efficiency of your trip at a high level: drive with a dirty air filter and this affects fuel economy, continue to use a damaged fuel filter, and you expose your engine to costly damage. It is imperative to repair new filters, especially when your old ones have been around for a long time. Installing a new fuel filter can be challenging, but it should not be a problem for an experienced DIYer.
From old oil
If your trip has increased significant mileage, somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 miles, most likely your oil has already broken down and needs to be replaced. It is recommended that you change the oil not only to ensure proper lubrication, but also – and this is especially true for the summer season, harsh temperatures – to ensure that its viscosity meets the requirements of your car. If the temperature is higher, you need heavier oil. The same thing if you are driving an old car model. Ignore this, and you can look at potential engine damage..
However, be sure to do your research before upgrading the oil, because not all manufacturers and models work well with thicker oils.
-Jack Wilson