Vehicle Maintenance: What’s In Your Trunk?
With the prices of automotive parts and labor going up in today’s economy, many vehicle owners would like to know of a few ways they can save money on vehicle maintenance. Most auto mechanics understand this and want to help their customers save a few dollars in their budget, while at the same time help them to be as safe as possible—both in their driving and in car maintenance.
Especially with winter just around the corner with its hazardous conditions, here are a few simple car maintenance tools and other items to keep in your trunk that could be useful down the road:
- Tire-Pressure Gauge — Flat tires are hazards for safety, so take a little extra time to check air pressure at least once a week and be sure they are at the right pounds per square inch.
- Shop Towels – They are useful for all kinds of spills and wipes, including spilled sodas, kid’s hands, cleaning the oil dipstick, washing off the headlights or windows, or wiping grime off the windshield wipers.
- Funnel -- This comes in handy when you need to top-off the oil, add water or coolant to the radiator, or add washer fluid to the water reservoir. Checking and topping-off fluids as necessary will save you expensive vehicle maintenance costs in the future.
- Jack and lug wrench -- These are necessary if you get stranded out somewhere with a flat tire. Even if you’re unable to change the tire yourself, you will have the tools for someone to help you out.
- Emergency Kit – Keep these items in the trunk in the event of delays on the road, or other type of emergencies--flares, bottled water, energy snacks, blanket(s) and a good spare tire!
Final tip: Be sure to follow the schedule of vehicle maintenance so you are driving as safe as possible down the road.
Need to find professional car maintenance? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 or Contact Us for more information. Our vehicle maintenance serves vehicle owners in Madison, WI and the surrounding areas.
With the prices of automotive parts and labor going up in today’s economy, many vehicle owners would like to know of a few ways they can save money on vehicle maintenance. Most auto mechanics understand this and want to help their customers save a few dollars in their budget, while at the same time help them to be as safe as possible—both in their driving and in car maintenance.
Especially with winter just around the corner with its hazardous conditions, here are a few simple car maintenance tools and other items to keep in your trunk that could be useful down the road:
- Tire-Pressure Gauge — Flat tires are hazards for safety, so take a little extra time to check air pressure at least once a week and be sure they are at the right pounds per square inch.
- Shop Towels – They are useful for all kinds of spills and wipes, including spilled sodas, kid’s hands, cleaning the oil dipstick, washing off the headlights or windows, or wiping grime off the windshield wipers.
- Funnel -- This comes in handy when you need to top-off the oil, add water or coolant to the radiator, or add washer fluid to the water reservoir. Checking and topping-off fluids as necessary will save you expensive vehicle maintenance costs in the future.
- Jack and lug wrench -- These are necessary if you get stranded out somewhere with a flat tire. Even if you’re unable to change the tire yourself, you will have the tools for someone to help you out.
- Emergency Kit – Keep these items in the trunk in the event of delays on the road, or other type of emergencies--flares, bottled water, energy snacks, blanket(s) and a good spare tire!
Final tip: Be sure to follow the schedule of vehicle maintenance so you are driving as safe as possible down the road.
Need to find professional car maintenance? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 or Contact Us for more information. Our vehicle maintenance serves vehicle owners in Madison, WI and the surrounding areas.
