Car Care Tips

Car Care Tips in Temecula, CAAt Toms Foreign Autohouse, we want our customers in Temecula, CA, Murrieta, CA, Fallbrook, CA, and surrounding areas to get the most out of their domestic, foreign, and imported vehicles.

What’s the key to keeping your car running for a long time? Following the recommended maintenance intervals outlined in your owner’s manual and checking for potential problems before they happen. But when the time for necessary auto repairs or foreign auto repairs arrives, remember where to turn: Toms Foreign Autohouse.

Follow the car care tips below to keep your vehicle running reliably:

  • Change the oil within the suggested service intervals. Checking and changing your oil and oil filter will help your engine and vehicle run smoothly. While changing your oil as required is important, using the manufacturer’s recommended oil for your vehicle can improve gas mileage by 1-2%.
  • Moving components require regular lubrication and should be checked as often as the oil is changed. Driveline components, like CV and u-joints, are flexible components that, if not properly lubricated, can break down and cause other major components to go with them.
  • Transmission and differential fluid are other important fluids to check during service intervals. Unusual noises, sluggish shifting, or abrupt gear changes are all signs that your transmission service interval is quickly approaching or has passed. For fluid specifications, be sure to consult your owner’s manual for your manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid type and viscosity.
  • Pay attention to battery life. Battery connections should be kept tight, clean, and free of corrosion. Batteries rarely provide warnings before failing, so be sure to seek battery replacements as necessary.
  • Brake fluid can attract moisture, which will corrode components. Brake fluid should be replaced once a year to keep calipers, hoses, and other components in top operating condition. Other important fluids to consider changing on a regular basis include power steering fluid and coolant. Each fluid has its own service interval, so be sure to check with the manufacturer.
  • Fully functioning climate control systems are important to your comfort and your overall safety. A complete flush and fill of the coolant system is necessary for ridding the system of dirt and rust collected from the engine, radiator, and various hoses. Refrigerant may also be checked prior to the onset of warmer seasons.
  • Wheel alignments can realign your wheels to your manufacturer’s specifications. Wheel alignments improve straight-line tracking and reduce tire wear. If you feel unusual pulling to one side, it is time for a wheel alignment.
  • Avoid stop-and-go driving. This wastes fuel and adds unnecessary wear and premature age to crucial components.

By following these tips and the service intervals listed inside your owner’s manual, you can guard against major repairs and unexpected failures. Proper vehicle maintenance can save you money in the long run, and improve your safety and the safety of your passengers. In turn, neglecting suggested services at regular intervals will void vehicle and parts warranties.

Stay on top of routine vehicle maintenance and visit us today or contact us online when your vehicle needs to be serviced by our professionals.

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Toms Foreign Autohouse in Temecula, California

Toms Foreign Autohouse is your dealership alternative for professional automotive repair and scheduled maintenance services. True to our name, we specialize in foreign vehicle services. If you need a Mercedes-Benz repair, BMW repair, Porsche repair, or other imported or European car service, contact our team today. We proudly serve drivers across Temecula, CA, Murrieta, CA, Fallbrook, CA, and surrounding areas. We've been in business since 1988 and have made great partnerships over the years that allow us access to foreign car parts at highly competitive prices. In turn, we pass great savings on to you. Come in for your next oil change, brake repair, transmission replacement, engine tune up, and more. 

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