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 Car
Rack
Vehicle Lumber Rack
If you have to
carry lumber or something rough on top of your car, have a couple of
foam pipe insulation pieces available. The foam pipes will protect
the luggage rack.
Headlights
Spring
Checkup
Rough winter driving, (e.g. hitting potholes,
snowbanks, etc.), can knock your headlights aim out of their proper
alignment. Think about having them checked out when doing a spring
tune-up/ inspection on your vehicle.
Winter Driving
Snow Driving
If you are driving a rear
wheeldrive vehicle adding some weight in the trunk will provide
added traction in the upcoming icy weather. A bag of kitty litter,
sand or cement will do the trick! However, if you have front wheel
drive, then you want to keep any heavy objects out of the back of
your vehicle. They will reduce your traction, rather than improve
it!
Pothole Alert
Now is the time of year to
keep your eyes alert for that big hole in the road, yes, potholes!
Driving in these holes is not good for your car. If you have bad
shock absorbers, you could possibly lose control of your car. SO
BEWARE!
Hoses
Car Hoses
High
temperatures are often the cause of engine hoses cracking and
breaking. When your car engine is cold, check the hoses. They should
be resilient under pressure, but not soft! Look for any crimps,
brittle edges or swollen lumps. For trouble-free driving you should
replace suspect hoses NOW!
Oil
Oil
Changes
With summer almost upon us, its time to switch
to a heavier grade motor oil at your next oil change. The heavier
grade oil protects the engine better during hot weather driving. You
can also check your owner’s manual for specific seasonal
recommendations.
Automatic Transmissions
Car Care
The most important task for an
automatic vehicle is to maintain the proper level of transmission
fluid. Low levels cause hard shifting and speed up the wear of
internal parts. If you see any reddish stains where you park, jack
up the car and inspect the gaskets and transmission case for any
leaks. Sometimes just tightening the bolts in a crisscross pattern
will stop the leak. If it’s coming from a seal, then time to call
the mechanic!
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