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Last Updated: Mar 26th, 2006 - 13:41:45 |
(NAPSI)-Take time now to ensure your family's safety this fall with easy car maintenance. Follow these tips from AutoZone so that you and your car will be ready for the roads:
• Visibility is key for safe driving any time of the year, but especially during the dark days of fall and winter. Ensure maximum windshield visibility by replacing windshield wiper blades every six months, or more often during difficult driving conditions.
• Keep your windshield wiper fluid reservoir filled.
• To ensure the greatest visibility, make certain that your headlights are working well. If one headlight goes out, replace both headlights at the same time, since both lights should have about the same life.
• Check all other lights and bulbs, including taillights.
• Change your oil and filter every three months or 3,000 miles to maintain a smooth-running engine and improve fuel efficiency. Dispose of used oil in an environmentally sound way by dropping it off at an AutoZone store.
• Check tire pressure. Look for wear and tear, nicks, marks and any other potential hazards. Rotate or replace tires, if needed.
• Check belts, hoses and clamps for visible signs of wear.
• Before winter, flush and refill the cooling system as recommended in your car manual and check fluid levels periodically to ensure proper antifreeze protection.
• Regular and preventive interval maintenance is an important part of extending the life of your car. Check your owner's manual for the required maintenance on your car, and be sure to read the cautions and warnings carefully before beginning any work.
For more tips about car maintenance and repair, visit the Web site at www.autozone.com.
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