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While all cars can run into some problems of their own that are defects, most car problems can be solved by keeping up with routine maintenance. From oil changes to tire alignments, taking some basic precautions can save you a lot of time and money in the long run as well as ensure that your car will run well for years to come. Here are the five things that you should get fined tuned on your car right now.

Engine

If your check engine light is on, that means you need to take your car to be repaired. This light could be a signal for a multitude of problems ranging from a broken or loose gas cap to a major engine malfunction. Take your car to a certified repair shop that can examine your car’s computer system and find the precise source of the error.

Oil

With insufficient, old, or even too much oil, your car will not operate properly. Check your car’s manual to determine if your car is due for an oil change. Most cars need an oil change every 3,000 – 6,000 miles. Depending on your driving conditions, your oil may need to be changed even sooner. If you drive in a lot of stop-and-go traffic or have not changed your oil in over a year, your car is due for an oil change.

Tires

It can seriously cost you in the long run to ignore your tires, especially if your tire bursts while you are driving and you wreck your car. Keeping your car’s tire pressure at the recommended PSI (pounds per square inch) will increase your fuel mileage around 3.3 percent. Tire alignment should be done every 5,000 miles, and with the multitude of qualified specialists in tire alignments, Austin experts say it is an easy task to find a great mechanic.

Brakes

Replace your brake pads according to the schedule in the manual. It can wear our your car’s breaking system if you neglect to do so. The break pads usually last over 10,000 miles, so this replacement is something that most drivers should have done about once a year.

Spark Plugs

Old spark plugs can lead to expensive engine, coil, and catalytic converter problems. The plugs are relatively cheap and easy to replace compared to the magnitude of the problems that defective or old spark plugs can cause.

Brionna Kennedy is native to the Pacific Northwest, growing up in Washington, then moving down to Oregon for college. She enjoys writing on fashion and business, but any subject will do, she loves to learn about new topics. When she isn’t writing, she lives for the outdoors. Oregon has been the perfect setting to indulge her love of kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking.