thecarcarecouple (@teamcarcare)

Read on for more vehicle maintenance tips mechanics may not tell you:👉 Wash your car 🚘 regularly and wax at least once a year. Check your owner’s manual 📗 and follow the maintenance schedule or get ours (see the link in our bio). Check the fluids often. If any fluid levels are dropping faster than…

So how do you avoid overdriving your headlights? First, SLOW DOWN! ⚠️ Especially on dark country roads where there aren't any streetlights. The speed limit isn't always a safe speed at night. Use your high beams wisely. They'll help you see farther down the road, but remember to dim them for…

Don’t trust your eye 👀to tell you when it’s time to change your oil. Either get an oil analysis or follow the car or oil manufacturer’s recommendation.🛢️ When was the last time you checked your oil? How did it look? #carcare #oilchange #blackoil #engineoil

More freeway driving tips: Don’t stay in the left lane. It’s for passing, not cruising.🚗 Plan your exits early. Start moving over a couple of miles ahead when traffic allows, so you don’t have to make abrupt lane changes.😮 Use ramps to get to freeway speed. The on-ramp is for accelerating. Match…

How long do you idle your car?🚘 Here's another tip to warm up your engine: add a coolant boost to your antifreeze. It could warm your engine up to 54% faster.🌡️ Idling burns fuel inefficiently which can reduce your gas mileage ⛽️ and can cause incomplete combustion which leads to carbon buildup…

Confused about where your battery is? Check your owner’s manual. 📘 It will also tell you what type of battery to get. Don’t cut corners. Get the right battery. We’re partnering with @InterstateBatteries to get the message out that a dependable battery is going to make your life and the life of…

Are you guilty of one of these? 🚘Which one drives you crazy? Tell us. #carcare #casafety #oilchange #

One of the biggest mistakes car buyers make is focusing on what they can afford each month instead of what the vehicle will actually cost them.💰 A 72- or 84-month loan might make those payments look affordable, but you could end up paying thousands more in interest!😮 Before you sign, ✍️compare the…

Many, many car manufacturers have used the two-piece capped lug nut including Ford, GM and Hyundai/Kia on some models.🚘 The thin metal sheet or cap over the lug nut gets beat up good when the mechanics take their impact wrenches to it. 🛠️ But the one-piece solid lug nut holds up. Whether your car…

Here’s some warning signs your heater or defroster are in trouble: the air stays cool 🥶or lukewarm and never really heats up. There’s a sweet smell inside the car, or a greasy film on the inside of the windshield. This can mean the heater core is leaking coolant.😮 The windows fog up and won't…

Buckling up is step one. Making sure your car actually fits you with step two.🚘 Following these steps takes two minutes and most people never do it.😮 Save this for your drive and send it to a parent or grandparent who needs to know✈️ Have you adjusted these to fit your body? Tell us in the…

Now is the time to get your battery tested. Warm temperatures can mask the condition of the battery. 🚘 You can use a multimeter which tells you the voltage, but getting a service tech to use a load tester 🧰 will reveal the battery’s capacity and you’ll get the full picture of the battery health…

With gas prices climbing, you can take steps to save on gas. ⛽️ It may mean, changing some habits. But it’ll be better on your wallet.💰 Find a list of top-tier gas brands by going to toptiergas.com. ✔️ What are you doing to save on gas? #carcare #gastank #octane

We run with @Continental and you should too. We also check our psi regularly, at least once a month and anytime there’s a big swing in temperature. Cold weather 🥶 drops PSI fast and underinflated, tires flex more, burn more gas, ⛽️ and wear unevenly. It only takes a few minutes to check your psi…

If you want to keep your older 🚗 car maintain it then take care if it: Regular oil 🛢️changes, tire rotations, check those fluids. And follow your car’s maintenance schedule. What are you driving. Do you plan to trade in or keep it running? Let us know👇 #carcare #oilchange #newcar #carmaintenance

Here’s a bonus myth to dispel: You have to use the same brand of oil every time. 🛢️ Not true — as long as the oil meets your engine's required viscosity and API/manufacturer specs (check your owner's manual), switching brands between changes won't hurt your engine. Modern oils are formulated to…

Hey, we know there are some good, honest mechanics 🧰 out there. And we feel fortunate that we have found some here in our city. Until you do, protect yourself: ask to see the problem, ask for the old part back, get written estimates, and the second opinion on repairs. What’s your experience with…

In case you need more reasons not to run on empty, here they are:🙀 It puts stress on cars with electric fuel pumps, that's most all since 1999.🚘 You may get lower MPG since your engine works harder. In colder 🥶 climates a nearly empty tank can increase the risk of water condensation in the fuel…

We’ve got five kids and never took the time to talk to them about car 🚙batteries: how important it is to have one you can trust and how to take care of it. So we’re on a mission to spread the word about taking care of your battery whether you’re our kid, somebody else’s kid or an adult.😁 We’re…

A few other cautions about idling your 🚙 car: idling not only burns fuel inefficiently. It releases harmful admissions into the air It can lead to carbon buildup in the engine, which can clog spark plugs, valves and the exhaust system, reducing engine, performance and lifespan.🙁 But when you’re at…

Doing a pre-check before a trip is smart. 🚗 What else do you check before a road trip? ✅ Make sure you plan ahead. Get some good tires @Continental. And take along a tire gauge, 🛞 tire pump, and jump starter. See our favorites at the link in our bio. #ca#carcarea#carsafetyo#roadtrip

Here are two more mistakes to avoid when filling up:⛽️ -Forgetting to tighten the gas cap -- it lets vapors escape, wastes fuel and can trigger your check engine light.😕 -Choosing the cheapest gas. We always buy top – tier gas. 🚘 -Thinking you should use premium gas when your car needs regular…

How’s your horsepower? Your engine has three sensors controlling your power and gas mileage and when one gets dirty, you pay for it.💰 When they’re off expect sluggish acceleration, poor MPG and potentially limp mode.🙁 Getting them cleaned isn’t expensive. Ask your mechanic to check them at your…

Here are two more outdated tips Dad used to share: Wax Your Car Every Month. 🚘 No need to do this. Modern cars have finishes that are more durable. Over-waxing can build up residue that dulls the finish. Never Turn on the A/C in Winter: Granddad said it would save the system if you never turned…

What’s on your list of annoying driving habits? #carcare #baddriving #driversed #dangerousdriving

Don’t trust your eyes to tell you if it’s time to change your oil. 🛢️ The manufacturer’s recommendation and oil analysis are the best ways to go. How do you judge when to change your oil? #carcare #oilchange #blackoil.

Looking for a mechanic you can trust? Start by asking friends and family who they use. 🧍Look at online reviews. Look for certifications from a reputable auto mechanic organization like ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) 👨‍🔧which means the techs have passed real testing…

Route 66! Have you traveled it? what did you see? ##Route66##SpringfieldMo##MusicRoad##CarCare

Here’s some ways to slow your car 🚗 going downhill: ✔️ lift off the gas early and coast in gear, not neutral ✔️ use sport or manual mode ✔️ if you have a manual transmission shift into a lower gear ✔️ if your vehicle is equipped with a hill descent control, use it…

The Gateway Arch was our first stop on our Route 66 road trip. It was a great way to start our nine day journey on the Mother Road. 🚗 Have you traveled on them? #c#carcarec#carsafetyr#route66r#roadtrip