Special Care Must Be Given To Older Cars
So your mortgage is eating your income and your 401k has tanked you still wont purchase a new car even with it reading over 100,000 on the odometer.
Keeping your old car on the road a while longer may be a better option, you have paid it off in full and despite other new cars having their perks you can just keep this old one well maintained.
While cars several decades ago weren’t expected to survive the 100,000-mile mark, those built more recently will last longer, as long as you perform proper maintenance. With the latest technology in the field of oils and lubricants, vehicle and oil companies demonstrate how their products really do prolong the life of their cars and other vehicles.
High mileage is a relative term that applies to not only the number on the odometer. 75,000 mile vehicles are most likely the ones you will be seeing when in fact the ones that qualify are the 50,000 mile vehicles. At this mark it is not running as it was when it was new and you should accept that.
As car eases into the high mileage category, its engine has run a lot of hours and performance is decreasing. Each hose, belt and component of the main engine are wearing down. One of the easiest ways to maintain the engine is by taking care of those supporting parts. Make sure belts and hoses are replaced when needed to help avoid loss of lubricants or overheating. Replacing these cheaper parts will prevent larger components from breaking down and needing to be replaced.
Maintenance of your car is crucial as it ages. This includes everything from the fluids in the radiator and motor, to the air in the tires and the filters that help everything flow as it should.
Oil must be changed regularly so keep an eye on it. Oil leaks especially in old cars must be addressed because they cause engines to eventually die and wear much quicker. Look at the dipstick weekly rather than waiting for the oil light to appear in the car. Check the oil periodically, set your own timetable and ask your mechanic {you may have a frequent one that knows your old car very well for some advice on changing oils to improve the mileage and extend the life of your engine.~Your mileage and engine life can be extended with a little advice from your mechanic about special oils and additives. Check your oil often and set a routine up.} Get your transmission fluid and oil changed as needed as well as your air filter.
Pay attention to your tires in their wear pattern and air pressure. Vehicles tend to run better when the tires are at the correct pressure. Wheels alignments are also necessary to keep your tires wearing properly and your car running straight.
Listen to how your vehicle sounds and notice how it feels. You have had it for a while so any noises will be familiar to you. A mechanic should look at your car if any sudden large changes occur but remember that with age your car will be making new noises. Something small can quickly become a large problem if left unattended.
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