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These are some tips to keep your car fit.
Preventive medicine for engines!
CHECK THOSE HOSES
Rubber components, such as fan belts and hoses, are usually the first parts to go on the typical car, even before the vehicle has covered 30,000 miles. If you live in a hot climate, change accessory drive belts and hoses every two years or so. .
OIL IT
Choose the correct oil for your vehicle. The owner's manual will recommend the proper viscosity for your car. Don't waste money on expensive synthetic oils. CU's tests have shown that they don't boost the performance of most cars. The exceptions: If you frequently drive in a very hot or very cold climate or make short trips (three miles or less), a synthetic oil may be preferable.
FILTER WHAT
Change the car's oil and filter every 5000 to 7500 miles. CU's tests have found that most newer cars don't require oil changes every 3000 miles.

SO LONG PROLONG
Don't bother with expensive oil and engine additives; they may actually damage your engine.
KEEP IT FLUID
Keep your vehicle's fluids clean. To keep the cooing system unclogged, drain and replace antifreeze every two years in hot climates, and every three to four years in more temperate areas. It's a good idea to replace hoses and flush the cooling system with a radiator flushing solution before adding new antifreeze.
Replace the transmission fluidand filter if your vehicle as oneevery 36,000 miles.
Check your car's engine once a week for oil leaks and dirt. If you spot a grimy area, wipe it clean with a dry cloth. Recheck in two days to see if oil or dirt has reappeared; if so, take your car in for a checkup.
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