Essential Car Care

While it may be quite expensive to maintain a car, there are just some problems that should never be disregarded. Delaying repairs can often lead to more problems, and bigger cost. Here are the top 5:

1. Brakes – these are the no. 1 safety item on your car. If your pads are worn down, or your hydraulic system is leaking, fix it immediately.

2. Oil – changing your motor oil can help prolong the life of your engine and transmission oil changes can save you from a costly transmission overhaul.

3. Timing belts – a failure on timing belts can ruin your engine.

4. steering – not only is a worn-out steering system a major hazard, it can also cause your tires to wear out faster.

5. water pumps – once you hear a humming sound, that is an indicator that the internal bearing is going bad, and should be replaced.

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