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Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Superior Care Auto Center

 

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the NY news. Brooklyn people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate.

A lot of Brooklyn motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, Brooklyn grocery getters or toy haulers. They enjoy that fact that they’re paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their Japanese Cars for 200,000 miles or more – as long as it’s economical to do so.

There are plenty of Brooklyn drivers whose vehicles are running after 150,000 or 200,000 miles. We can learn from what they’re doing to keep our own Japanese Cars on the road in NY.

The astute Brooklyn auto owners of high-mileage cars often report a common denominator of never skipping an oil change.

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Superior Care Auto CenterThat may sound a bit unsophisticated, but it’s really not. First off, oil is the life blood of your Japanese Car’s engine and it needs to be clean to properly lubricate. Skipping oil changes leads to clogged oil filters and sludge that is detrimental for your engine.

There’s another important reason why the scheduled oil change is so important for Brooklyn car owners. It’s simple – a Superior Care Auto Center professional is going to be looking at your car. All of your fluid levels will be inspected and topped off so they won’t get so low that damage can be done. If there is a significant fluid loss, let’s use brake fluid as an example, your Superior Care Auto Center technician can look for the cause of the loss and find the problem before it leads to an accident or pricey repair.

Your Friendly Superior Care Auto Center service professional will also visually inspect your Japanese Car for worn belts and hoses, uneven tire wear, leaking shock absorbers and more. Problems get addressed before they lead to repairs that cost more than the car’s worth.

And your Superior Care Auto Center advisor will be able to remind you of other key services that the factory recommends you get done. Just think of that oil change the same way as you do about going to your Brooklyn dentist for your six month cleaning and checkup. Don’t skip it.

Realistically, things are going to wear out as your Japanese Car gets older. On the way to 200,000 miles you’ll go through several batteries, probably a couple of alternators and water pumps, a set of shocks and likely some brake rotors.

Of course, these things cost some bucks, but they are less costly than new Japanese Car payments in Brooklyn. With proper service at Superior Care Auto Center in Brooklyn and regular inspections, you’ll keep surprise repairs to a minimum and more cash in your wallet.