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• Make sure you change your oil regularly. If you have been considering switching to synthetic motor oil, the time is now. Synthetic oil offers better engine protection regardless of the number of miles on your vehicle. With synthetic oil, you can also go longer between oil changes than with conventional motor oil...making it that much easier to keep up with your regular oil changes. If you do not want to go synthetic yet..no worries! There are many types of conventional oils that will keep your engine running smooth. You’ll just need to get your oil changed a bit more frequently.
• Wash and wax your vehicle regularly. Aside from making your car look good, regular washing and waxing will help protect the finish from grit and prevent chips and dings from happening… which can often be a starting point for body rust
• Check your fluids regularly. This includes brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. Coolant condition can easily be checked with a hygrometer and should be flushed if it shows signs of breakdown or is carrying particles and contaminants. If transmission fluid is darker than magenta and has a burned smell to it, it should be changed right away.
• Check the belts and hoses. These items can fall apart, but in newer cars it’s much harder to see them undergoing wear and tear. Your mechanic will be happy to check these items for you during a regular service.

These days, people are hanging onto their cars much longer. The average life of a vehicle on the road in the United States can be 14 years or more! Without proper maintenance, however, your car could very well end up in the scrapyard much sooner. Make an appointment with us at Master Auto Repair so we can get you on a preventative maintenance schedule...your vehicle will appreciate it!