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How To Best Maintain The Worth Of Your Car

February 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Author: James Dunsford

Article:
For most Americans, their vehicle is their first or second most
valuable investment. However, many car owners continue to make
maintenance mistakes that may affect their safety, the value of
their investment as well as the look and feel of their
automobile.

An often overlooked yet critical maintenance procedure is
rotating and pressure checking your tires. underinflated tires
will hurt your fuel economy, wear out sooner and can be
dangerous to drive on, says Tom Wilson of MSN Autos. Moreover,
front and rear tires will wear differently and need to be
rotated accordingly.

Also, while cleaning up your vehicle, there a few things that
you should be aware of. Surprisingly, washing your car on a
bright sunny day can actually be counterproductive.

When tepid water is applied to the scalding metal surface of
your vehicle, the finish can actually be boiled off along with
dirt and soap.

“The end result is not pretty,” says Eric Peters of AOL Autos.
“Cosmetics aside, you’ve cut into the resale and trade-in value
of your vehicle by flailing its finish. Only an expensive
repaint will fix things.”

It is always best to wash your car in the shade, on a cloudy day
or in the late afternoon when the sun’s rays are less strong.

When hosing down your new or used vehicle, always be certain to
keep aggressive streams of water away from the engine. Although
it may sound obvious, many owners will pressure wash under the
hood to remove any debris that has accumulated.

In modern cars, strong jets of water can affect the sensitive
electronics that are fitted to each computer-controlled engine.

“Excess moisture can short-out electrical parts, cause
intermittent malfunctions (including stalling for no reason,
hard-starting, rough-running) and make dashboard ‘check engine’
lights flash for no apparent reason,” says Peters.

He adds that it is reasonable to utilize a garden hose to keep
your engine clean, but you should always avoid using a
high-powered pressure sprayer as it can force water through
rubber seals and weather stripping.

Finally, make sure to replace your wiper blades on a regular
basis. If your blades are cracking, bent or simply not doing
their job, replace them immediately.

For being one of the simpler and most inexpensive maintenance
procedures, thousands of accidents occur each year due to
driving with damaged wiper blades.

About the author:
James Dunsford is a New
Jersey used cars specialist for
New Jersey Auto Auction




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