Taking good care of your car can make the difference between being the proud owner of a good looking, long lasting, reliable machine, and saying goodbye to a rusty, faded-paint jalopy that fell apart or broke down long before it was designed to. The secret is that there is no real secret to getting a car to last a long time. The difference is maintaining it.1. Check and change the oil- Nothing will help an engine last more than regular oil and filter changes will.
2. Flush the cooling system & change coolant once a year- A 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water will keep the cooling system in good shape and prevent corrosion and deposits from building up inside the cooling system.
3. Change out transmission and differential oils- These fluids must be changed according to the service intervals and always use transmission fluid or gear oil of the recommended type and viscosity.
4. Grease all moving parts- Everything with moving parts needs grease to last its maximum life span.
5. Break fluid- Brake fluid is hygroscopic. This means it is adept at attracting moisture. Moisture causes components to corrode and fail. Replace fluid and bleed system once a year.
Burien Toyota
15025 First Avenue South
Burien, WA 98148
(206)243-0700
http://www.burientoyota.com/