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Regular maintenance prevents most breakdowns and costs far less than the repairs it avoids. You do not need a full workshop to do the basics. These ten jobs need simple tools, and each one helps your vehicle last longer. Always follow your owner's manual for intervals and specifications. Before you start: safety Work on level ground with the parking brake on. Never get under a vehicle held only by a jack: use jack stands on the correct lift point …

Engine oil lubricates, cools and cleans the engine, and the wrong choice can raise wear and cut efficiency. The good news is that your owner's manual tells you exactly what your engine needs. This guide explains how to read it and how to choose between the options. Start with the owner's manual The manual lists the viscosity grade (such as 5W-30 or 0W-20), the quality standard (such as API SP or ILSAC GF-6) and the oil capacity. Use the grade the …

The oil filter removes dirt, metal particles and carbon from your engine oil before it reaches the bearings. A good filter protects the engine, and a poor one can fail early or restrict oil flow. This guide explains how to choose the right one. What an oil filter does Oil picks up wear particles and combustion by-products as it circulates. The filter traps them in its media so the oil can keep lubricating cleanly. When the filter fills up, a bypa …