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Your car is a major investment and is very important to you, because it gets you where you need to go. Because of that, you should be caring for and maintaining it properly, so that it stays in good running condition. Many accidents happen simply because car problems that don’t need to be there are in existence, even though they could be prevented simply by performing routine maintenance. You can do many of these routine checks yourself, too, and you can do many of them without having to have a lot of mechanical knowledge.

Taking this type of care and effort for your car means that you’re going to make it last longer, too. You also get better gas mileage, fewer exhaust problems, and a longer tire life. If you do routine checks on your car, you’re also going to be able to see small problems before they become expensive or even dangerous to you. It’s imperative that you keep up on your car’s maintenance so as to detect these problems and repair them; this will also help keep your car repair costs lower.

What should you do to take the best care of your car? Here are some things you should keep in mind:

Basics count. Check your owner’s manual and follow the recommendations for tuneups, routine maintenance, and oil changes, among other things.

Change oil and oil filters as needed. For many cars, you’ll need to change your oil and oil filters about every 3000 miles, while other cars may allow more mileage between changes.

Check fluid levels for several different applications weekly. Check your oil, brake fluid, transmission and power steering fluid, overflow tank and radiator fluid every week. Check to see that you have enough windshield washing solution or water every week, too. Take a few minutes to top off any fluids that are low.

Check your tires at least once a month. However, check tire pressures at least once a week. Under or over inflated tires could make your car less fuel-efficient, and could even be dangerous.

Check tires for wear patterns, the amount of tread you have left, and any cracks; also make sure no nails or tacks have been picked up that could be causing you to have a slow leak. Make sure his well that hubcaps and lug nuts are securely fastened.

Tune ups should be performed as part of your car’s routine, scheduled maintenance. Problems with spark plugs or fuel injectors can lower your gas mileage up to 35%. Many people try to postpone a tune up, especially if the car appears to be running fine. However it is only when you take it in to the garage that the engine can be thoroughly inspected for any problems or misfiring.

Chassis lubrication is required for all cars. This maintenance procedure helps keep the suspension operating at an optimum level. Most shops that change oil perform chassis lubrications as a part of their work checklist.

Keep an eye on your battery, especially the cables and posts. If you notice a build up of corroded material it can be cleaned off with a wire brush. Making sure that the connections are secure is an easy task and can mean the difference in a car that starts and one with a dead battery.

Change your windshield wiper blades at least once a year and inspect them monthly for cracks or other problems. Use a protective coating such as Rain-X on your windshield every 2 weeks. This increases your viewing ability on days when heavy rain is a problem.

Do not forget to check your headlights, turn signals and tail lights at least once a week to make certain that there are no burned out bulbs. This is a preventive measure that can help you avoid accidents on the road.

It may seem like a lot to undertake: to follow a checklist every week to maintain your car well, but doing it on a regular basis will soon have it be second nature to you. And because you’re proactive in this way, your car is going to stay running well and in good repair for much longer, which means that it will perform well for you much longer, too.

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