Key Components To Monitor On Your Car

With today's hectic workdays, many of us neglect our cars and forget to properly maintain them.  Not checking on your car's key components regularly and failing to conduct regular maintenance can create expensive and dangerous situations in the future.

Here are some keys components on your car that you should inspected regularly:

1. Car Battery: A weak battery can fail at anytime, leaving you stranded on the road.

2. Brakes: Be sure your brakes are functioning properly with full braking capability.

3. Windshield wipers: When rain or snow starts pouring down, having old or worn windshield wipers can lead to very poor visibility which can led to accidents.

4. Fluid levels: Improper fluid levels - including coolant, oil, power steering, transmission, brake fluid and even washer solvent - can adversely affect your vehicle performance and safety.

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5 Tips To Get The Most For Your Money At The Gas Pump

1. Use the lowest octane gasoline possible. Buy the lowest grade or octane of gasoline that is appropriate for your car. If your car doesn't require premium gasoline, don't use it.  The more expense high-octane fuel will not increase your car's fuel economy or performance.

2. When you fill up, don't top off. Additional gas will just end up seeping out. There's no point in paying for gas that you will never get to burn anyway. Stop filling up when the gas pump turns off.

3. Be sure that the gas cap is tight. If your gas cap isn't tight, gas will evaporate from your car's gas tank. So the next time you fill up, be sure to tighten up that gas cap firmly.

4. Keep your car in the shade. The blazing summer sun can eat up fuel from your gas tank. Whenever possible, park your car under a tree, in a garage or in the shade of a building.  Also use a quality windshield shade, which will help to block sunlight and keep your car cooler.

5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires wear down faster and decrease your car's gas mileage. Your engine has to work harder when the tires have low pressure.

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Don't Drive Distracted!

Just driving in and of itself is a dangerous task. Driving distracted amplifies that danger more than you know.  You significantly increase the risk of  injury (or even  death) of yourself and/or others when you drive distracted.  It seems as technology branches out, the more distractions we potentially face.  Here are some of the top distractions drivers face:

1. Music: Changing radio stations or CDs, adjusting volumes or just singing along to the music to intensely.

2. Cell Phones: Texting, talking, checking emails or playing games.

3. Passengers: Looking at them, talking with them or arguing with them.

4. TVs: Watching TV or movies through a permanently installed device, a cell phone or portable player.

5. Eating: Snacking, dropping food on yourself, eating your meal from the drive thru or trying to feed your kids.

Engaging in any of these activities when driving can be deadly. We have to take distracted driving seriously, as it is a leading cause of traffic accidents.  Any conversation, text, phone call, meal or TV show can wait until our driving is complete.  The best, and only place, your eyes should be is on the road.

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Car Safety Checklist

When you see warning lights come on in your car, do you ignore them? Well, don't.  By performing routine maintenance and checks, you can keep your car safe.  You can also save yourself money by avoiding more expensive repairs. Here are 4 car safety tips to help keep the average driver safe and your car maintained:

1. Coolant - Coolant maintains your engine's temperature by utilizing the radiator. Be sure to regularly check the fluid levels in your radiator.  Also be sure that is clear and not cloudy or brown. 

2. Tires, Spare Tire and Jack - Overinflation and underinflation are crucial when it comes to tires. Both can be dangerous and affect your mileage.  Be sure to check your owner's manual for the recommended tire pressure and fill accordingly.  Also rotate your tires regularly and replace them when they are worn.  Be sure to have a spare and jack in your trunk at all times as well, just in case you catch a flat on the road. 

3. Battery - Batteries usually are good for about three and a half years.  Extreme temperatures can also affect a battery's lifespan. Keep your battery and its connecting cables free of corrosion by scrubbing them with a stiff wire brush and a mixture of baking soda and water (always making sure you catch the run-off in a tray or somthing similar). Make sure the battery is disconnected before beginning to clean it. Keep a look out for cracks in the battery shell or odd bulges, which usually indicate that you need a new battery. If you notice any problems with your battery or a few years have passed, be sure to have it replaced.

4. Brakes - When your car  is whining, screeching, grinding and pulling, or you see that red brake light on your dash, don't ignore it.You may need to check your brake fluid level or have your brakes serviced.  Acting fast can help you avoid the need for a full brake system overhaul, which can be quite expensive.

Car safety and maintenance is very important. You can save yourself money, frustration and even injury by caring for your car.
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