Preventative maintenance is essential for your car’s health. Regular maintenance allows any potential issues to be identified so we can repair them and prevent future problems. As your Honda dealer in Bowie, MD, we’d like to share some of our top maintenance tips with you.
Tips for Maintaining Your Honda and Preventing Issues
Tire Check and Rotation
Your tires are subject to wear, varying from minor to major, depending on your driving conditions and weather factors. Modern tires are scientifically engineered to high standards but can still be damaged. Sharp objects in the road can cause a slow leak in a tire, and even sunlight gradually causes tires to become less elastic. Losing elasticity in a tire makes it more prone to cracks that can lead to leaks or a blowout.
If your tires are examined regularly, most problems are easy to identify and repair. We also recommend regular tire rotations to increase tire lifespan. Tires that remain in the same position develop distinctive wear patterns which weaken the tires. When we rotate your tires, we move them to different positions on your car. This spreads wearing more evenly among the tires and increases the time between replacements.
Regular Battery Checks
A healthy battery is vital for your car as it supplies the power that starts your engine. The battery stores electricity using a complex series of chemical reactions. These chemical reactions gradually cause the battery to wear out as the chemicals break down. When this happens, your battery will slowly lose its ability to recharge and retain an electrical charge.
A battery check involves connecting your battery to our battery tester. The battery tester subjects your battery to a series of tests to determine its strengths and identify any possible weaknesses. We advise a battery test when your battery is three years old and then testing it again each year after that. Identifying a battery problem allows it to be replaced before it fails, which saves you time, money, and stress.
Oil Checks
Your engine depends on the right level of high-quality oil to enable it to work efficiently. Oil is continuously pumped through your engine, and it cools hot engine components as it moves. Oil lubricates all the parts of your engine and provides them with a friction-resistant coating to reduce wear and damage. Additives in the oil help to prevent engine blockages and help to prevent rust.
The engine slowly consumes oil. It also slows down over time as it absorbs dirt and other minute debris in the engine. Older oil loses all its benefits, leading to damaged engine components and additional wear. Regularly checking the oil and replacing it when necessary improve your engine’s health and lifespan,
Keep your car in great shape with regular maintenance. Call our service department today at DARCARS Honda.
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