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Get in the habit of conducting regular vehicle maintenance and you’ll avoid potentially costly breakdowns as well as extend the life of your car. You can handle basic routine vehicle maintenance yourself, by following a regular schedule as outlined in your owner’s manual. Changing your oil filters,tires and fluids are all part of regular up keep of your vehicle.

There are three other areas in vehicle maintenance to stay on top of: wiper blades, the battery, and the air filter. If the windows streak or the blades screech when the system is operating, then replace them. As for the car battery, the main requirement here is to ensure that the battery terminals remain free from corrosion. A wire brush along with a solution of water and baking soda will do the trick. When it comes to the air filter, you may need to replace it once or twice each year. Check the air filter when you change your oil.

Now that you know vehicle maintenance 101, you are well on your way to ensuring your car remains in top working condition.

The Transmission System and Cold Weather Cold weather can wreak havoc on a vehicle’s transmission system, such as transmission slipping. In these cold weather conditions, the transmission system freezes and contracts and the line fluid begins to leak from the seals, resulting in a low line pressure. If the vehicle faces low line pressure or…