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New Cars Today Built To Last 200,000
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A beaming Dave poses with his
1990 Ford Ranger truck, which he
is planning to drive until the
odometer reaches 200,000 miles. |
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By:
Dave Carney
As hard as it may seem
to believe, new cars today really are
built to last for 200,000 miles, if
serviced properly. How is this
possible? The answer is technology.
Specifically, the marriage of onboard
computers and fuel injection, which
results in a very efficient engine.
Now, in order to reach the
200,000-mile mark, your engine is going
to need some help, namely BASIC, ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE. Below I have listed four
simple maintenance rules, and if you
will follow them, not only will you
extend the life of your car, but you
will minimize the possibility of any
breakdowns or expensive repairs.
#1 OIL. Oil is the lifeblood of
your engine! Change the oil every 3,000
miles. Remember clean oil will cause
less friction, which means there will be
less heat buildup and your engine will
run cooler and last longer.
#2 SERVICE. Routine 15,000-mile
tune-ups are a thing of the past,
because parts do not get dirty and wear
out. However, a Fuel Injection and
Throttle Body Service should be done at
the 30,000-mile point.
#3 FLUIDS. All fluids (power
steering fluid, transmission fluid,
engine coolant and brake fluid) should
be changed approximately every
30,000-miles. Be sure to check your
owner’s manual to find out the exact
service recommendations for your car.
#4 FILTERS. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations in your
owner’s manual for filter change
intervals. Clean filters will increase
your gas mileage and help your car run
better.
To recap, be vigilant about fluid and
filter changes. Folks, it's really that
simple! If you have any questions,
please feel free to E-mail us at:
servicemanager@hillsideautorepair.com,
or give us a call at Hillside
Automotive, 310/373-7676.
Safe, happy motoring!
Dave Carney |
