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Simple checks to save you money and time – oil

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Oil

We’ve read reports that RAC patrols check the oil level of every vehicle they attend and find one in three are dangerously low. This can cause a breakdown and lead to premature engine wear or catastrophic engine damage if left unresolved.
It is normally easy to check your oil level on a dipstick. (Don’t ask mechanics opinions of vehicle design engineers who think that its good not to have a dipstick.)
If you are not sure how, come and talk to us for a quick demonstration or have a look at your owner’s manual.
If you need to top up, check your manual for the correct oil for your car e.g. 5W-20, or 5W-30 etc. Most oils can be bought from your local Automotive parts shop or garage. Always take care and top up to the correct amount, use the dip stick to check as you go. Overfilling can damage your engine and associated components.

Simple checks to save you money and time – Fuel

With the cost of living soaring and most people needing to review their unnecessary spending we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the simple things that you can check around and about your vehicle. Some will save you money straight away and some will help prevent bigger bills later.
Spend five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT.

Fuel

Check you have plenty of fuel in your tank for your journey. It may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised just how many people run out of fuel.
And on that note, you should aim not to see that little red light come on. It is to warn you that you are running on fuel reserves, not be a reminder to fill up.
Running the fuel that low especially on a recurring basis increases the chances of pulling any contaminants or sediment from the bottom of the tank through your fuel system and into the engine. Greatly increasing the possibility of causing expensive and long-term damage.