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Caring for High-Mileage Vehicles
The older your car gets, the more it needs special treatment.
Whether you’ve recently picked up a high-mileage beater or have been nursing your car along for more than a decade, it’s crucial that you care for your aging vehicle. Cars develop unique needs as they rack up more and more miles. To help ensure that your high-mileage vehicle won’t reach the end of its lifespan anytime soon, here is some advice for maintaining a car with high mileage.
Oil Changes and Treatments
Replacing the motor oil is important for every vehicle, whether it’s young or old. As a car ages, though, it usually requires even more frequent oil changes. The more often fresh oil is added, the better it will be for the engine’s operation and longevity.
Another crucial thing to pay attention to for high-mileage cars is the type of motor oil used. While conventional oils are fine for young or low-mileage vehicles, ones with older engines require a specially formulated product: high-mileage engine oil. This type of oil has special conditioners that preserve seals and detergents to break down the deposits that have built up over the years.
Flush and Refill Other Fluids
Engine oil isn’t the only liquid your car relies on to run well. Fluids like the coolant, transmission fluid, power steering, and brake fluid also course through the systems in your car. While these liquids don’t become contaminated nearly as often as engine oil does, they can still gradually deteriorate or pick up debris as components in your vehicle begin to break down. Take a look at your owner’s manual to see which fluids should be replaced (and when).
Schedule a Fuel System Treatment
Another system in your vehicle that can develop problems with age is the fuel system. Gasoline can sometimes contain contaminants that build up in the line, injection nozzle, or intake valve over time. A thorough fuel-system cleaning from Valvoline Instant Oil Change can remove these deposits and improve the overall performance and efficiency of your car.
Inspect Hoses, Gaskets, and Belts
What began as sturdy, high-quality components in your vehicle will start to deteriorate from age and regular wear-and-tear. These rubber parts and connectors can develop leaks and cracks, which could cause major damage to the car and its systems.
In addition to these special maintenance tasks, you should still keep up with regular services like wheel alignments, tire rotations, air filter changes, wiper replacements, and regular washes and waxes. All of these services are important for taking care of your vehicles, but they’re especially important for extending the life of your older, more temperamental rides.
Come on in to your local Valvoline Instant Oil Change for your vehicle’s preventive maintenance needs.
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