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Keeping you on the road
At Northfield Auto, we want our customers to understand how to take better care of their vehicles. Knowing how and why your tires wear, how to improve fuel efficiency, and how to extend the life of your tires helps you save money and stay safe on the road.
With a few simple maintenance habits, you can improve gas mileage, reduce uneven tread wear, and keep your vehicle running smoothly when driving in and around Waterloo, ON, and Kitchener, ON.
Your vehicle is an investment, and regular service from a trusted local shop helps protect it. Call us today at (519) 885-6160 to schedule your next maintenance appointment and keep your car performing at its best.
Simple Car Care Tips That Make a Difference
- Stay on schedule with fluid changes.
- Change your oil every 3,000 kilometers for conventional oil or every 5,000 kilometers for synthetic.
- Replace antifreeze, brake fluid, and transmission fluid every 30,000 kilometers.
- Schedule maintenance checks at 15,000, 30,000, 60,000, and 90,000 kilometers.
- Replace the air filter every 12 months or 12,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
- Replace the fuel filter every two years or 24,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
- Rotate your tires every 5,000 kilometers or every six months.
- Check tire pressure weekly, and do it cold, wait at least three hours after driving.
- Keep your wheels properly aligned, poor alignment causes drag and uneven wear.
- Check your spare each month and keep it inflated.
- Use the penny test to judge tread depth, place Lincoln’s head into a groove, if his head is fully visible, the tread is too low and the tire needs replacing at about 1/16 inch.
How to Keep Your Tires in Top Shape
Better Car Care for Better Gas Mileage
- Check and replace your air filter every six months to improve fuel economy and keep your engine running smoothly.
- Don’t top off the tank when refueling, the extra gas often spills or evaporates.
- Make sure your gas cap is tight and in good condition, as loose or damaged caps let fuel evaporate.
- Park in the shade when possible, heat causes fuel loss through evaporation.
- Always use the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil to improve mileage by one to two percent.
Most importantly,
Always look for small issues before they turn into big problems.
Schedule your preventative maintenance today.
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