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Tips on How to Practice Better Car Care - Protect Car & Wallet
An
estimated 3.4 million Americans endure a daily "extreme
commute" of 90 minutes or more each way to work
according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For all of those
drivers wondering what their New Year’s resolution
should be, forget about giving up chocolate or exercising
more — you’ve tried that already. Instead,
adopt a resolution that you can keep and one that will
benefit you, your car and your wallet. This year, make
a resolution to practice better car care habits to help
keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid preventable
car repairs.
Responsible
car care habits are crucial to keeping a vehicle in
good running condition and helping drivers and passengers
stay safe on the road. The following maintenance calendar
from Firestone Complete Auto Care provides a handy reference
to help you keep your 2006 New Year’s resolution.
CAR
CARE CHECK LIST:
WHAT TO CHECK AND WHEN TO CHECK IT
Weekly
— Antifreeze
Monthly — Belts, Brake fluid, Hoses, Power steering
fluid, Tires and Transmission fluid
Every
two months — Air filter
Every
three months or 3,000 miles — Change oil
At
every oil change — Battery
Every
other fuel fill-up— Engine oil, washer fluid,
front and rear lights
Replace
when worn or leaking Shock absorbers
Yearly
— exhaust, wiper blades
Firestone
Complete Auto Care is owned and operated by BFS Retail
& Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). BFRC operates
the largest number of company-owned automotive retail
generalist stores in the world. MasterCare® technicians
perform part repairs and replacements, routine scheduled
maintenance services, and a variety of diagnostic services
covering major systems within a vehicle.
BFS
Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC is headquartered
in Bloomingdale, Ill., and operates more than 2,200
consumer and commercial vehicle service and tire locations
across the United States and Canada, including the Firestone
Complete Auto Care, TiresPlus, ExpertTire and GCR Tire
Centers store locations. The company’s credit card
operations are also part of BFRC.
To
learn more about driving tips and maintenance or Firestone
Complete Auto Care locations, visit
www.MasterCareUSA.com |
