New Year Car Care Resolution Suggestion From Thelen Honda

The New Year is here and with it comes a variety of resolutions, usually to take better care of ourselves.  But what about resolutions to take great care of your vehicle?  That resolution can prove to be very valuable by allowing you to keep you vehicle looking great and running efficiently for longer.   Make 2020 the year you take excellent care of your vehicle by committing to these resolutions:

Check and Change Your Oil on the Recommended Schedule –  Remember vehicle lubrication is very important.  Parts can not work effectively without it.  Make sure to check your oil levels regularly and monitor for signs to dirty oil.  Know your vehicle’s recommended oil change schedule and trust the experts at Thelen Honda to take care of you oil change.

Learn How to Change a Tire –  It is always good to know how to change your vehicle’s tire.  Make sure you have all the tools needed to safety change a tire stowed away in your vehicle at all times.  Learn the lug nut pattern for your wheels- 5 lug nut wheels need to be replaced in a star pattern while 4 lug nut wheels need to be replace in an X pattern.  Always be sure that your tires have an adequate amount of tread and are inflated to a accurate tire pressure.

Know How to Jump Start a Vehicle –  Carry jumper cables in our vehicle at all times — you never know when you will need them!  Learn how to properly use jumper cables to ensure your safety.  Always pay special attention that you are connecting the cables properly.

Regularly Check Your Vehicle’s Fluids –  Check all vehicle fluids regularly and make sure they are topped off.  If you start a regular maintenance schedule it will be easy to remember when to check each type of fluid.  For example:

Motor oil=check monthly
Transmission fluid=check monthly
Antifreeze=check every 6 months
Brake fluid=check every time oil is checked
Power steering fluid=check monthly
Wiper fluid=check monthly 

Schedule an appointment at Thelen Honda in Bay City, MI to have your vehicle’s fluids checked and topped off by Honda experts.

Use Safe Driving Tips –  Drive safely by obeying traffic laws and making your driving the top priority.  Use Bluetooth / hands-free systems if you must use your phone while driving.   Try not to concentrate on phone usage so you can focus on the important task of driving, especially in hazardous conditions.

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