How To Winterize Your Car

If you are experienced in car maintenance you can do this yourself at home. My family always brings our too Jiffy Lube, they are fast and have locations everywhere. They will change your oil, check your fluids and filters and advise you if any need replacement. And don’t forget if you go on a long road trip to see if your oil will need another change when you return.



This type of finish is very shiny and smooth and only really needs to be cleaned a couple of times a year. The recommend method of cleaning this type of pewter is with a very soft cloth and some polish. You can try making your own paste of vinegar, salt and flour. Rub it in circular motions with a soft cloth gently to shine up your pewter. You can also find polishes at your local hardware store or auto parts near me. Look for a polish that contains very fine grit if none at all.

Get out your car manual and learn where your oil, brake fluid, washer fluid, anti-freeze, and power steering fluids go. Practice pulling out the dipsticks and learn the appropriate levels needed in your car. I keep a spare box in the rear of my car with one bottle of each of the fluids needed. I keep it secure and closed so things aren’t flying around in case of an accident as well. Get an oil change, whether you do it yourself or have a mechanic do it every 3,000 miles. After each oil change, ask to see your filter or make sure you watch it changed.

Taking your car to the service station for maintenance and check up is as important as changing the engine oil and waxing. Taking your car for the maintenance ensures flawless performance of its tyres, belts, hoses, brakes and every other part that can wear and tear.

Go to your local auto store near me and buy the auto upholstery and carpet cleaner in the can. Tuff Stuff is an excellent choice. Just about all cleaners that come in a can are foaming cleaners. They will make your task a lot easier.

There is SOMETHIN’ bout these small town shop owners. Check out, for instance, the shoes in Fairhope, you know the place! You will be hard pressed to find cooler shoes than what they have! (It’s on main street, see if you can figure out which one!) You can go to New York and not find shoes like those at CK Collection.

Fill the fuel tank, and add a gasoline stabilizer. This can be purchased at any auto parts store near me. Then run the engine until the stabilized fuel is distributed throughout the lines and carburetor.

You should also check the turn signals of your vehicle. Make sure that they work just right. Check the signals if they respond to your directions. Also do check both front and rear signals as well as check the lenses if there are signs of damage or aging.

There are certain companies that only sell their own brand of auto parts. This means they do not have a retail markup that includes a markup to cover distribution of the parts from the manufacturer to one company and then to another. This lets the company that only sells its own auto parts offer them for much cheaper and still make enough of a profit level to remain in business. A company like this will specialize in the car parts that have the most crossover applications, i.e. the same part fits several vehicles, and the most commonly replaced auto parts. These are car parts like brake parts, hub bearings, struts, strut assemblies, and other frequently changed maintenance parts. A good example of a company like this is Prime Choice Auto Parts.