Summary: Many people have the misconception that maintenance on their vehicle is too expensive, or that any one tire is the same as any other tire. Redge Palmer, owner/operator of Palmer's Tires is offering up tips on how you can save money in the long run with a little bit of preventative maintenance.
1. A Little Now Saves A Lot Later: By properly maintaining your car you can literally saves thousands of dollars in the long run because you are able to detect and fix potential problems before they become a drain on your family finances.
2. Its All About The Pressure: Did you know that allowing your tires to even be as little as 5 lbs off on your tire pressure can cost you up to 7% in your fuel economy and 20% in tire wear. Numbers like that can add up fast causing you to not only fuel up more often but buy new tires much more frequently. Redge suggests that you check your tire pressure every time you fuel up. He recommends that you check into specialty tires which provide less road resistance allowing you to save money on fuel and tire purchases/
3. Gear Boxes Need Love Too: Whether you know where your gear box is or not Redge recommends regular service and maintenance of these items on your vehicle. Timely replacement of lubricants in your vehicle keeps the gears running smoothly. When oil gets too old it losses its viscosity and can cause fatal lock ups on your car. It is very important to make sure that you get the fluids changed in your vehicle as often as is recommended by the manufacturer. For trucks that are hauling heavy loads this may mean bringing in your truck for service more often.
4. Tire Selection: Proper tire selection is just as important as tire pressure. There are a wide variety of tires available for purchase and so it is important to make sure that you are not only purchasing tires that will perform the work that you need them do but that they are not too much tire. Big, chunky treads on big mudder tires is not always the best option when you are trying to converse in the pocketbook. Over the life span of your tires, proper tire selection can save you as much as 60%-80%. Redge tells us that the question you need to ask is "What's the cool look worth to you?"
5. Rotation is Key: Redge says that regular rotation helps extend the life of your tires, saving time and money in the long run. For rotation, each tire and wheel is removed from your vehicle and moved to a different position. This ensures that all of the tires wear evenly and last longer. If no period is specified in your vehicle owners manual, tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. If you have a full-size spare, it should be included in the rotation process.
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