9 Automotive Maintenance Tips Every Driver Should Know

When it comes to keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape, Valdosta Nissan can help. Routine auto maintenance, whether done at home or in our service center, is essential to preserving your car’s health for years to come. What are some of the other benefits of maintaining your vehicle? It will help uphold its value and keep you safer on Valdosta roads and beyond.

Here we provide a list of Nine automotive maintenance tips to follow. Don’t forget to read your owner’s manual for other recommendations and contact our service center with any questions or concerns.

Maintenance Tips

1. Read Your Owner’s Manual: The owner’s manual has all the information you need to keep your vehicle running smoothly for longer on Moultrie streets. It should be the first place you check for any information.
2. Inspect Your Vehicle: Watch for signs of leaks, any unusual odors, and noises. Have the issues fixed before they become more serious, and you get stranded in Thomasville.
3. Check Your Tires: If your vehicle doesn’t have a TPMS, buy a tire pressure gauge and use it. Make sure your tires are always inflated to optimum levels, and check the tread for signs of excessive wear. If you place a penny with Lincoln’s head facing down into the groove of your tire and you can see all of his head, you need new tires.
4. Check the Motor Oil Level: Don’t let your oil level run low. Overheating and excessive wear on the engine can cause severe damage. Check your owner’s manual to locate the dipstick so you can check your oil level once a month. Also, check the color of the oil. A darker color indicates a change is needed.
5. Check the Engine Coolant: Use your owner’s manual to determine where the coolant reservoir is, and then make sure the coolant levels are correct..
6. Inspect the Engine Air Filter: The engine air filter should be inspected regularly to ensure no debris clogging the filter. If it’s clogged or dirty, replace it immediately.
7. Check Your Light Bulbs: Being able to see at night on Hahira roads is essential, so routinely check each bulb on the inside and outside and replace the ones that aren’t working.
8. Inspect and Replace the Windshield Wipers: There’s nothing worse than not being able to see properly during bad weather conditions because of worn-out windshield wipers.
9. Keep Your Maintenance and Service Records: It’s important to keep track of what was done on your car and when it was done, so you can better manage future maintenance checks.

Learn More Car Care Tips Valdosta Nissan

Valdosta Nissan is always at your service near. From oil changes to tire rotation and more, our service center is happy to help. You can quickly schedule a service appointment online and check our service specials to make your service appointment more affordable. Reach out to us today!