It’s heart health month and the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease, learn ways on how to prevent it and take control of your health. If you want to extend your life you know you should eat a proper diet and maintain an exercise routine. These are the basic ways to keep your heart healthy and keep your body in good shape.

The same goes for the engine which is the heart of your car. If you want to extend the life of your car, you need to keep your engine healthy and prevent it from breaking down and breaking the bank.

Here are some basic carJio engine maintenance tips to reduce costly repairs in the future, improve car performance, and extend your car’s lifespan.

1. Change oil regularly. The oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. It’s key to your engine running smoothly as it lubricates the internal moving parts. Experts recommend changing oil for every 5,000 miles, check the manual for your car’s recommendation. Always use a reliable brand and stick with it. This is a life-saving step as it keeps the engine parts from wear and tear because of dirt buildup and keeps it from overheating.
2. Change your oil filter. If you’re doing a regular oil change, you should change your oil filter as well. The oil filter allows continuous oil flow and reduces or removes dirt particles or impurities to pass through. This step ensures that protects your car from early engine wear and avoid soiling your new oil.
3. Check coolant levels. Remember to top up your coolant fluid to prevent overheating.
4. Replace worn belts. Belts keep parts running efficiently. Check for any signs of wear and if its soaked in oil from the engine.
5. Take your car for a tune up. Make sure to have your car tuned up for every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. Your car may need a to replace or change spark plugs, air filter, PCV valves fuel injection system, ignition wires, or distributor system.

A healthy engine improves fuel economy, the value of your car, and its longevity. It’s not a definite road to forever nor a fast and furious one, but it’s more sunset drives and cruising with family and friends.

And for your car care and accessory needs visit Blade Auto Center outlets nationwide or shop online at www.blade.ph 

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Sparco, DUB, MicroMagic, Goodyear, Polaroid, Mothers, Pioneer, Pertua, Chupa Chups and many more.