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Plenty of our customers have asked us what they can do to extend the life of their cars.

To help you keep your auto running at the pinnacle performance our mechanics have compiled a listing of the top ten repair and maintenance items which will lengthen the life of your vehicle.

Change the Oil

Changing your oil at the factory advocated interval keeps the engine freed from sludge and combustion elements that will harm your auto.

Perform Tire Maintenance Regular tire rotation and correct inflation will not just lengthen the life of the tires, but also increase fuel mileage.

Change the Air Filter for the Engine and the Cabin If your air purifier gets too filthy, your engine won't be well placed to pull enough air into the combustion chambers. The engine will then run rich (i.e. Too much gas and not enough air). When this happens gas mileage suffers.

Replace the Spark Plugs Replacing the spark plugs in your engine can stop misfires and inadequate performance as well as significantly decrease emissions and improve gas mileage.

Flush the Cooling System Flushing the cooling system prolongs the life of the radiator, engine and heater by washing away corrosive elements like dirt and rust particles that may block up the cooling system and cause issues in summer and winter. This may be done every two years.

Maintain the Brakes If you neglect your brake pads and shoes, you could cause damage to other, more expensive brake parts like rotors, drums and calipers.

Perform a Fuel Injection Service Performing a fuel injection service not only prolongs the survival expectation of the injectors, but can increase fuel mileage with benefits that far outweigh the price of the service.

Change the Transmission Fluid Changing your transmission liquid regularly can prolong the life of the transmission by 50%. If you perform this service on a consistent basis chances are high that you may never experience a major transmission failure.

Replace the Timing Belt Replacing the timing belt, before it breaks can save you tons of dollars. Most makers recommend replacement between 60,000 and 105,000 miles depending on make and model. If the belt fails, the engine will instantly shut down leaving you stuck.

Perform a Seasonal Complete Vehicle Inspection Having your automobile inspected seasonally can lengthen the life of many major components of your automobile by diagnosing repair issues before they become major issues, and don't presume that getting your oil replaced at a “quick lube” comes with a intensive inspection. Have a qualfied shop perform the inspection to insure that nothing is missed.

Tyger Lucas has been in the car business for over thirty years and his independently owned shop Lucas Auto Care is t he logical alternative option to your agent for all auto repair Houston.

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