5 Easy Tips to Add Life to Your Ride and Keep It Rolling

Spending the last 3 hours getting towed to the repair shop and sitting in the waiting room gave me plenty of time to think about how I can avoid spending time here in the future.

I won’t give you the gory details of my day but if you’ve ever spent hours in a repair shop waiting room (no matter how great the coffee, how comfy the seats or how big the TV) you know exactly what I’m talking about.

As I sat in the repair shop my thoughts focused on how to avoid this experience again. If I routinely maintain my car it’ll add years to its life, saving me money and it’ll be years before I have to go back to that place! So as I sat there I came up with these 5 easy tips to keep your ride rolling:

1.    Automobile Manufacturers provide a service schedule customized for your car. It’s highly recommended that you follow this schedule for optimal performance, longevity and reliability. Based on manufacturer’s recommendations, the oil and air filter should be changed every 3,000 miles using Quality Oil. Echo Lube recommends using Pennzoil and offers a Pennzoil Lifetime Warranty.

2.    Check the pressure in your tires. The last thing you want is to be stranded in the dead of winter with a flat tire because you didn’t bother to check the air pressure. Under-inflated tires can reduce tire life by up to 15% and reduce gas efficiency up to 10% so make sure to check the air pressure in your tires at least once a month. While you’re checking the pressure, inspect the tires for tread wear. Do you see nails, stones or other debris embedded in the treads? Rotate your tires every 6,000 miles and have your wheels aligned every 6 months.

3.    Test your battery on a regular basis by checking the battery fluid levels. If the level is low, add distilled water. Distilled water not available? Use a good drinking water like that bottle of Evian that’s been sitting on the floor in the back seat of your car.  Clean the terminals if you notice they’re dirty or you see corrosion.

4.    The way you drive has an effect on how long your car will last. Follow proper driving and braking techniques. Don’t ride the brake with your left foot; keep your foot on the floorboard where it belongs. When you’re coming up on a yellow light don’t hit the gas trying to make it through the intersection before it turns red. You’re going to end up slamming on your brakes anyway because the cop that sits at the intersection everyday is going to catch you! So not only is this bad for your brakes but you end up with a costly traffic ticket! Slow down and drive gently – it’ll be easier on your engine and your brakes.

5. Prolong the life of the paint on your car by faithfully washing it especially during the winter when there is salt on the roads. This will avoid rusting under the carriage and in the wheel wells. Never use dishwashing soap on your car as it’ll strip the wax and dull the finish – remember they call it dishwashing soap for a reason. After washing with car soap (don’t forget the tires and rims), dry it off thoroughly with a soft chamois cloth to avoid water spots. On occasion use a high quality wax and buff to give your car a nice sparkling shine.

These 5 easy tips will give you a safer and more dependable ride for years to come and keep you from going back to the repair shop anytime soon!


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