Vehicle Maintenance Tips for College Students
Sending your son or daughter off to college can be an overwhelming experience - don't let vehicle maintenance add to your stress. If your college-bound son/daughter has a vehicle, you will want to make sure they keep a few things in mind when it comes to maintenance. Here are a few simple tips to share with your student as they begin their journey away from home.
- Change the Oil Every 3,000 Miles/3months. This is one of the simplest preventative maintenance tips that a college student should remember. Changing your oil will help keep your vehicle in good shape and hopefully extend the service life of the vehicle. This is also a great time for your qualified technician to inspect the vehicle for any safety issues or other problems that might be lurking.
- Check Your Tires – Make sure your tires are in good condition. Keep you tires inflated to the proper pressure level. Also check your tire-tread levels. Goodyear has some excellent tire care tips for you to follow.
- Don’t Sit on Car Problems – If you think something is "wrong" with your vehicle, take it to a mechanic. Don’t sit on the problem for weeks wondering if that noise is .
Warning lights on the dash must be respected as they indicate there is a
problem in a vehicle system. Ignoring the problem can allow it to get
worse and potentially represents an unsafe operating condition.
- Have an Emergency Roadside Kit – Every student should go to college with an
emergency roadside kit in their car. It should include jumper cables, a
flashlight, a first aid kit, vehicle fluids, water and blankets.
Following these tips can help keep your child's car on the road and give you a little peace of mind.
Don't forget, Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC's service department offers the best in automotive service to our customers. Our state-of-the-art facility features the most current diagnostic and repair equipment available and our highly skilled factory-trained technicians will deliver efficient quality vehicle. Give us a call at 573.317.4195 to set up an appointment.
Don't forget, Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC's service department offers the best in automotive service to our customers. Our state-of-the-art facility features the most current diagnostic and repair equipment available and our highly skilled factory-trained technicians will deliver efficient quality vehicle. Give us a call at 573.317.4195 to set up an appointment.
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