There are a lot of working parts that you have to care for within your vehicle to keep it operating smoothly. Some parts, you can see, and you know they need care. The tires, for example. You can tell when they are low and need more air and you can see with your eyes that they are worn and need to be replaced. However, the engine isn’t something you see on a regular basis. When your engine needs auto repair in Philadelphia, PA, it’s not something you may notice right away. Engine repairs can be expensive and it’s much better to keep your engine in working order in the first place. Here are a few things to do in order to take care of your engine.
Get Oil Changes
If you don’t get your oil changed on a regular basis, it’s the engine that suffers. The engine will eventually break down if you avoid the oil changes. Keep tabs on when you got the last oil change and how many miles you should go between them. Perhaps mark on your calendar when it has been three months since the last change so you can take a look at your mileage and see if you are due again.
Use The Right Oil
As is true with anything on the market these days, there are lots of different types of oil and some work better for your vehicle than others. Once your car hits a higher mileage, you might need a different type of oil, for example, to keep the engine in prime shape. Ask the auto repair technician what the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle or look it up in the owners’ manual to ensure you are getting the right type of oil for your engine.
Get Tune Ups
The engine works hand in hand with many other parts of your vehicle and in order to work efficiently, everything else has to work well, too. When you get those oil changes, have the technician tune up and check over the rest of the vehicle so you know that everything is working well together, and your car can run effectively for the long haul. You don’t’ want to get stuck somewhere in the winter (or ever!) because you avoided a good tune-up when you could have had one.
If you want to keep your engine in the best working order for as long as possible, pay attention to auto repair in Philadelphia, PA. Not everyone is comfortable with vehicles and their repair and maintenance needs and that’s okay, too, because you have Schafer’s Auto Center on your side. Give us a call at (215) 755-1270 and we can help you figure out when you need to mark an oil change on your schedule. We can also tune your vehicle up so that the engine and everything else is in fine working condition. Visit SAR with questions or for an appointment at 1924 S Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19148 and we’ll help in any way we can.
