12 Automotive components you should service immediately. According to leading automotive experts 4 out of 5 cars need maintenance, such as the items listed below. Is your car one of them?
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WORN BRAKE PARTS
Postponing
needed brake service, in addition
to being a safety hazard, can
escalate the cost of a braking
system overhaul
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TIRED WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Don't wait for a rainy day to
replace worn blades
- BURNED
OUT LIGHTS
Can you see
and be seen? Check all your
lights regularly to be sure
- CLOGGED
FILTERS
Scheduled replacement
of air, oil, gas, fuel, transmission
and other filters extend car
life and improve performance
- WORN
SPARK PLUGS
Worn plugs
waste gas and increase exhaust
emissions. They also cause the
engine to run poorly
- CORRODED
BATTERY CABLES
Corroded
cables and a weak battery cause
starting trouble. Have battery
and charging system checked
if the engine turns over slowly
- GLAZED
BELTS, ROTTEN HOSES
A slipping
belt can affect engine cooling,
alternator, power steering,
and air conditioner. Replace
worn belts before they let you
down . . brittle or rotten cooling
system hoses can lead to overheating.
Others, such as vacuum and power
steering hoses, hinder performance
and safety
- NEGLECTED
COOLING SYSTEM
Periodic
servicing of the cooling system
helps prevent deterioration
of radiator or heater core
- LEAKING
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Worn shocks
or struts affect ride control
and shorten tire life
- DAMAGED
CV JOINT BOOTS.
These rubber
boots protect the critical CV
joints that deliver power to
your wheels. They should be
inspected regularly and replaced
as needed
- LEAKING
MUFFLER.
Have your car put
on a lift occasionally to check
the muffler and other parts
of the exhaust system
- TIRED
TIRES
Worn tires are dangerous.
Proper inflation, alignment
and balance will extend tire
life
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