April is National Car Care Month and I encourage everyone to take a walk around their vehicle and take a look at the common maintenance areas, many of which are quick, do-it-yourself (DIY) automotive maintenance items.

1. Tires: Check tire pressure, check treadwear, is it time for a rotation? Your correct tire pressures are listed right on the tires and on a sticker inside your driver door.

2. Bulbs: Check for any burnt-out bulbs - especially center/high brake lights (which seems to be an epidemic in the USA).

3. Fluids: Check all fluids under the hood. Most reservoirs have clear markings. Also check your oil change sticker to see if you're due.

4. Air Filters: Check your engine air filter and your cabin air filter. Replace if necessary. Yes - many vehicles have TWO filters which should be changed every 6-12 months depending on your driving habits and climate.

5. Windshield Wiper Blades: Inspect and replace your windshield wiper blades taking note that most should be replaced every 6-12 months.

Depending on your automotive maintenance skill level, there may be other things you should inspect/check/replace.

National Car Care Month serves as a reminder that vehicle maintenance leads to safer vehicles and safer roads as well as a more satisfying driving experience. Use this as a reminder to take a few minutes with your vehicle!

Jeff
President
Wipers123.com

Good Luck!!

 

Most of that stuff should be common sence. I was taught to check that once a week, and downhere in Fla. with the heat, you have to be on it!

 

even if we're off the season, we should maintain our cars. have them autodetailed for every three months and always inspect the tire, wheels, gas , interior and exterior part

 

For my Volvo V70...................

Tire says 44 PSI and door says 35 PSI?? What to do?!!!!

It's a Volvo, I replace bulbs weekly!

There's oil everywhere!

Where's that dead mouse come from?

Check the one's on the headlights too!



For my Geo Metro.....................

Tires are hyper-inflated to 50 PSI

All lamps except headlamps converted to LED.

There's oil everywhere!

No cabin filter, just fresh air from the holes in the floor.

My wipers are in the trunk until needed.