How to Do Car Maintenance

Buying a car was the easy part, but once you get it, you have to maintain it in good working order if you don’t want headaches later on. This is done ever six months or so depending on the car. There are things that you can do on your own, and things that can only be done at an auto shop. For doing things on your own and since each make and model is built differently, check your owner’s manual for the location of everything.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check oil. If your oil is low, go to either a gas station or auto store and get the proper weight of oil. You can find the proper weight of oil on the cover of the oil pipe.

2. Check transmission fluid.

3. Check engine coolant.

4. Check the fluid in the radiator.

5. Check the tires to see that they are not balding.

6. Take your car to a nearby auto shop unless you have the equipment to do fix it yourself.

Who Can Help Sponsored