How to Maintain a Car at 50,000 Miles
Rotate and balance your tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)., Inspect tires for uneven wear and check the tire pressure every few months., Replace your car's air filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). , Check battery cables and terminals and clean...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rotate and balance your tires every 5
The best or youngest tires should go on the front of your vehicle.
When rotating tires from the back to the front, its important to keep tires on the same side of the car. -
Step 2: 000 miles (8
Always have your car professionally aligned when you change your tires. ,, Before working with a battery, remove any metal objects, such as a ring or watch, which can cause a spark. , The battery load is how much electricity the battery can store without having to be recharged.
This is particularly important if your battery is more than 2 years old. , Use the fluid brand recommended by your owner's manual.
If you need to fill more than 2 ounces of brake fluid, consider getting the brakes inspected for leaks and wear by a mechanic.
You may need a complete flush and re-fill.
If you do need a flush and re-fill, have the mechanic check your vehicle's brake pads and brake shoes, as well. , If you find any, replace all of the hoses at once. , If you need more than 2 ounces, take it to a mechanic to be checked for leaks.
Have the mechanic flush out the old power steering fluid and replace it. , Since should get an oil and oil filter change every 3,000 to 4,000 miles (4,800 to 6,400 km), as well, you can check your wipers at the same time.
Make sure to measure your blades before replacing them so you know which size to get. , You may want to check your lights at every oil change. , Low freon can decrease your car's performance and cause damage to its air compressors.
Only a trained professional can add freon to your vehicle since it is a high-pressured gas. , Your manual should also tell you what type of transmission fluid and filter to use.
Some vehicle models may require a special additive, as well. , Use soap designated for cars.
Do not use dish or other household soaps, as these can deteriorate your vehicle's paint.
Wax your car every other year. -
Step 3: 000 km).
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Step 4: Inspect tires for uneven wear and check the tire pressure every few months.
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Step 5: Replace your car's air filter every 15
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Step 6: 000 miles (24
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Step 7: 000 km).
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Step 8: Check battery cables and terminals and clean them with a wire brush every few months to avoid corrosion build-up.
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Step 9: Ask a mechanic to check your battery load when you have your oil changed.
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Step 10: Check brake fluid occasionally and fill it as needed.
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Step 11: Squeeze along radiator hose to check for leaks
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Step 12: bulges and cracks.
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Step 13: Check your car's power steering fluid level and fill it as needed.
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Step 14: Inspect your windshield wiper blades and check washer fluid levels every 3
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Step 15: 000 to 4
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Step 16: 000 miles (4
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Step 17: 800 to 6
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Step 18: 400 km).
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Step 19: Replace your car's bulbs as needed.
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Step 20: Test your vehicle's refrigerant levels (also known as freon) once a year.
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Step 21: Replace your car's transmission fluid as recommended in the owner's manual.
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Step 22: Wash your car regularly to remove build-up on the exterior.
Detailed Guide
The best or youngest tires should go on the front of your vehicle.
When rotating tires from the back to the front, its important to keep tires on the same side of the car.
Always have your car professionally aligned when you change your tires. ,, Before working with a battery, remove any metal objects, such as a ring or watch, which can cause a spark. , The battery load is how much electricity the battery can store without having to be recharged.
This is particularly important if your battery is more than 2 years old. , Use the fluid brand recommended by your owner's manual.
If you need to fill more than 2 ounces of brake fluid, consider getting the brakes inspected for leaks and wear by a mechanic.
You may need a complete flush and re-fill.
If you do need a flush and re-fill, have the mechanic check your vehicle's brake pads and brake shoes, as well. , If you find any, replace all of the hoses at once. , If you need more than 2 ounces, take it to a mechanic to be checked for leaks.
Have the mechanic flush out the old power steering fluid and replace it. , Since should get an oil and oil filter change every 3,000 to 4,000 miles (4,800 to 6,400 km), as well, you can check your wipers at the same time.
Make sure to measure your blades before replacing them so you know which size to get. , You may want to check your lights at every oil change. , Low freon can decrease your car's performance and cause damage to its air compressors.
Only a trained professional can add freon to your vehicle since it is a high-pressured gas. , Your manual should also tell you what type of transmission fluid and filter to use.
Some vehicle models may require a special additive, as well. , Use soap designated for cars.
Do not use dish or other household soaps, as these can deteriorate your vehicle's paint.
Wax your car every other year.
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