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(NC)-As warmer weather approaches, it is time to wash the sand and salt from your vehicle and perform some routine maintenance activities to keep your vehicle running smoothly this summer. Since May is Car Care Month across Canada, motorists are urged to take a few minutes to treat their vehicles to a little tender loving care.
According to Car Care Canada, following a regular maintenance schedule is important to keep your vehicle safe and dependable, to protect the environment, and to enhance and maintain your vehicle as an investment.1 As sponsors of the Car Care Month campaign, Honeywell's Consumer Products Group offers the following tips to help drivers become more car care aware:
. Replace worn spark plugs to help protect your engine and save money on fuel. Changing spark plugs in accordance with the guidelines outlined in a vehicle's owner's manual will help drivers see a difference in vehicle performance. Always use a trusted brand, such as Autolite spark plugs, to ensure maximum vehicle performance.
. Travel safely all summer long by flushing and filling your cooling system in the spring. According to an inspection study performed in the U.S., one fifth of the vehicles inspected needed a coolant flush.2 Neglecting the cooling system can lead to an overheating disaster. Fill up with Prestone, Premixed LongLife Antifreeze/Coolant - this ready-to-pour formula is compatible with any antifreeze/coolant in all makes and all models of cars and light duty trucks.
. Trap abrasive dust, dirt, bugs and other elements that pose a potential hazard to your engine, with a fresh FRAM air filter. Change your dirty air filter to keep foreign matter out of the fuel system air intake, and keep your car cruising all summer long.
Keep your vehicle running at its very best by being car care aware. For more tips and information on Car Care Month, log on to www.carcarecanada.ca or www.prestone.com.
1,2 Source: http://www.carcarecanada.ca/cc_month.cfm