Before driving away off our lot, get your car in gear – the right way. We want your car going the distance with minimal repairs on maximum mileage. Here’s a few common mistakes need to avoid.
Give your engine 10-15 seconds to get the oil to the critical components and let the RPMs drop. In cold weather – especially during Canadian winters – you should double the wait time.
If you’re always late for work, chances are you’re racing out of the driveway too fast, too soon. Let your engine get to operating temperature before immediately accelerating.
Putting premium gas in a car that requires regular doesn’t give your car any performance benefit or fuel economy. All octane is, is the measure of how hard it is for the gasoline to explode.
It’s amazing how often people neglect to go for an oil change. It’s quick, simple, affordable and can avoid long-term damage to your car by doing it every three months.
Next time your park your car, take a quick walk around and check its essential parts:
It can save you from getting a ticket and your life.