Change oil filter regular intervals—every 3,000 miles or three months using conventional oils and change the oil filter. Synthetic oils can last for six months or 6000 miles.

To change oil filter, it is recommended to use either 5w-30 or 10w-30 conventional oil, type SJ, but you may choose the synthetic.

Now to change oil filter, raise and support the front of the car high enough to get underneath comfortably and make sure to secure the car with wheel chocks and jack stands. (more…)

In an ideal world, cars need no maintenance. But even newfangled, futuristic cars are bound to corrode, wear and tear just like any earthly commodity.

For them to last longer, owners need to follow the car maintenance schedule as stipulated in the auto maker’s manual. Every passenger car, SUV, mini-van, pickup, and what-have-you comes with these manuals. Car owners have to follow the schedules therein as they would a doctor’s prescription, simply because the manufacturer knows best. (more…)

Enjoy your car… that’s simple huh? Well it’s not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale.

Notify your insurance agent about the new car.

Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt and driveline fluids.

Get used to operating the heating/AC controls and the radio so you do not have to fumble around and risk an accident while on the highway.

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