Car Maintenance

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Proper maintenance on your car can help assure it will run smoothly and last you a long time.

Here are some questions commonly used when talking about the maintenance of your car.

"How often should I change the oil in my car?"
"Should I rotate the tires?"
"What type of gas should I put into it?"
"Should I get tune ups?"
"Should I keep it outside or in my garage?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

"Normally you should change your oil every 3000 miles."
"Yes change your oil when it gets low."

"Rotating your tires will make them last longer."
"Rotating your tires will keep them in good condition and keep you safe."

"Most cars use unleaded gas."
"I would check your car manual. You don't want to put the wrong gas in your car, it can ruin it."

"Tune ups keep your car running smoothly."
"Tune ups are good and you may find something that needs replaced that you would normally not know about."

"If you have a garage I would use it. It will keep your car safe from the weather."
"If you don't have a garage just keep it in your driveway."