How To Lengthen the Life Of Your Car

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You may not be able to keep your car running forever, but you can definitely extend its life.

To complete this How-To you will need:

An owner's manual
A rag
Replacement fluids
A tire gauge
Replacement tires

Step 1: Service your car

Get your car serviced. Have all recommended factory services performed on schedule, according to your owner's manual.

Step 2: Use single grade fuel

Use the fuel grade recommended by the car's manufacturer to prevent deposits from building up in the fuel system.

Tip: Most new cars do not require high-octane fuels, and actually perform better without them.

Step 3: Check fluid levels

Using the rag, check the fluid levels regularly, and replace as necessary. Fluids include oil, radiator water, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. Change the engine oil every 3,000 miles.

Step 4: Inspect hoses, belts, and air filter

Regularly inspect hoses and belts for signs of wear, and inspect the air filter for grit buildup.

Step 5: Check tires

Check the tire pressure with your tire gauge at least once a month to make sure it meets the tire manufacturer's specifications.

Tip: Replace tires at least every five years, even if they don't show appreciable signs of wear. Ozone in the atmosphere causes the quality of rubber to deteriorate.

Step 6: Drive sensibly

Don't drive with a lead foot. You'll cause less wear and tear on parts.

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[TheJohnFisher]

You know Howcast, you don't need to be a fucking selloff by giving us a 15-second commercial. The pop-up ad is bad enough sheesh.

[snoopyloopy]

lol i'm pretty sure wrxs do actually call for premium...

unless that's a plain imprezza

[bmxseanbmx]

@snoopyloopy Well it is obviously a stock imprezza

[Skid00everest340]

but a diesel engine is more robust that a gasoline engine bucuse electric parts takes more wea and tear then well oiled parts and diesel engines are mostly mechanicly driven =P

[mpaszti]

Lots of this info is flat out wrong! The proper air pressure in not written on the sidewall of the tire. It's on the door frame sticker. Do not change your oil "every 3000 miles." Change it as per the owner's manual. Duh.

[Jordanx67]

Oh, I thought it said cat!

[scottintulsa]

Step 7: Something obvious that anyone would know

[Mahaney82]

AIDS?

[bladerunner555]

i call FAIL! on this video if you dont know what your doing stay out from under the hood of your car!

[origirox]

I just notice that my electric steamer for clothing boils water fairly rapidly. I'm just saying...couldn't we just somehow update/improve/upgrade that whole steam thing?

[ben321cba]

Nice Impreza hatch in the vid.

[imran3216]

unlike you.