10 Essential San Pedro Car Maintenance Tips

Want to avoid a breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely? Follow these 10 San Pedro car maintenance tips for peak vehicle performance:

1. Oil Change: Most of us know the necessity of getting oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Without it, you’re parked. Bring your vehicle to the San Pedro car maintenance experts to get an oil change, tune-up, and a free 40-point inspection.

2. Tire Pressure: One of the fastest ways to wear out your tires is to ignore tire pressure. All you need is an inexpensive tire gauge to regularly check for optimal tire pressure.

3. Tire Rotation: Tire rotation maximizes the longevity of your tires. In addition to maintaining optimal tire pressure, regular tire rotation is one of the most important San Pedro car maintenance services that will prolong the life of your tires.

4. Brakes: If you hear squealing, a high-pitched sound, and especially a grinding sound when you hit your brakes, it’s very important that you bring your vehicle to the San Pedro car maintenance specialists to replace your brakes. Our brake technicians will inspect your brake system to see whether your brake pads need to be replaced or, if it’s a more serious problem, whether your rotors need to be replaced as well.

5. Fluids: Your car needs numerous fluids to run properly. From brake fluid to transmission fluid to radiator fluid, your San Pedro car maintenance pros will inspect all of your systems with our free 40-point inspection and refill fluids to their optimal levels.

6. Filters: Much like fluids, clean filters are critical to the performance of your vehicle. Dirty filters not only negatively impact your car’s performance. They also put you in danger of a breakdown. They’re easy to check and replace, and clean filters will keep you safe.

7. Engine Belts: Part of our San Pedro car maintenance includes a careful inspection of your engine belts. If they’re worn or frayed, we’ll replace these inexpensive belts so you can avoid an expensive engine overhaul.

8. Lights: Whether inside or out, your vehicle’s lights are critical to keeping you safe. Regularly check your brake lights, headlights, and signal lights to make sure you can be seen and see other drivers on the road.

9. Battery: The fastest way to get stuck—and one of the easiest things to avoid—is a dead battery. Replace your battery every three to five years, and clean any build-up of corrosion on the battery posts. If you’re unsure about the condition of your battery, bring your car to the San Pedro car maintenance professionals for a comprehensive check-up.

10. Wipers: They’re probably the last thing you think of—until you need them! Don’t get stuck in a storm with worn wiper blades. Part of our San Pedro car maintenance includes inspecting and, if necessary, replacing your wiper blades to keep you safe in bad weather.

Get your free 40-point inspection and learn how to be more proactive with your San Pedro car maintenance. Call 310.831.2888, schedule an appointment online, and visit our Web site at www.ParkPlazaAutomotive.com.