Look up your car’s maintenance schedule

Service your car at regular intervals to maintain its optimal performance and retail value.

There are certain components of every car that wear out over time. These components may be filters, which get dirty and need to be changed. They may be brakes and belts, which wear down and lose effectiveness. They may be engine oil, power steering fluid, and other fluids, which need to be refilled, changed, or flushed.

No matter the reason, it’s crucial you adhere to the upkeep schedule for your car. Components such as these that require maintenance at regular intervals have a more limited lifespan than your car’s other, more permanent, parts. Not adhering to your maintenance schedule will affect the core systems in your car, leading to poor performance, more serious repairs, and reduced overall value.

The best thing you can do for your car — and your own safety — is to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.

Take care of your car and it will take good care of you.