When it comes to preventative maintenance and proper service, you can trust Westway Ford in Irving, TX to take care of any major or minor service you may need. We even have a ton of great service specials to help you save money. While keeping an eye on your service schedule is very important, there are other small things you can do to ensure that your vehicle has a long healthy life. Read these tips to help you extend the life of your vehicle.
· Keep your car clean – Obviously keeping your car clean is a good idea just for the overall appearance and peace of mind. Did you know that washing your car regularly helps extend the life of the paint as well as protects the undercarriage? Another great benefit of regularly cleaning the inside of your car is that it ensures that the resale value of the car stays high and it also keeps all the controls clean and working properly.
· Tighten the gas cap – Keep the gas cap tight is a great habit to get into as it will ensure that you get the best gas mileage possible. Your gas tank was designed to operate on a specific amount of air pressure and if it doesn’t it can throw off the ventilation system and cause the check engine light to come on.
· Drive more efficiently – When you are out driving it is always a good idea to not put the pedal to the metal for many reasons, most importantly for great gas mileage, but also to limit the extreme wear on your engine, wheels and tires. Another way to drive more efficiently is to plan your trips before you leave the house. Short trips are the kinds that really stress out your vehicle the most due to frequent stops and starts, and turning the engine on and off so frequently. Be sure to plan your errands accordingly so you can take one, longer, more =efficient trip, than a lot of short trips. This will also help you maximize your time as well.
· Lighten your key chain load – Maybe it’s time to ditch all those unused key or key chains. Even though they may have sentimental value, a heavy key ring can sure do a number on your ignition.
Follow these tips to help ensure that you preserve the value of your car and extend the longevity as well. When it comes time for a new or used car, Westway Ford will help you ensure that you get the most for your trade in, as well as find you a great new car!
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