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Saab Tech Tips
Some are obvious, but worth repeating:
- Always change the air filter, oil and oil filter on a regular basis. This is the cheapest thing you can do to prolong the life of your engine.
- Several times a year get a can of dry gas. Pour this in according to the label. This will remove water from the tank and prevent corrosion of the fuel system.
- Always get your car aligned when you purchase new tires. This will ensure that you get the maximum amount of life from the tires and avoid premature wear. Many times you can negotiate this at a lower price as part of the tire deal.
- Winter wiper blades are worth the money if you live where it snows. When you are driving and it is snowing your wiper blades get all frozen up and stop wiping. Winter wiper blades prevent that and give you clear vision in the winter. Save the Summer blades you removed and keep them for the spring. Rotating blades this way, makes sure you can see whatever the weather. One disadvantage to Winter blades is that you can’t replace the wiping rubber. This means that you can get only 2 seasons out of them. This is a small price to pay for safety.
- Refill your Summer wiper blades instead of replacing. The frames will last many seasons. Just replace the rubber with the highest quality you can find. There is a difference between the cheapest and most expensive refill in the longevity and flexibility of the rubber.
- When shopping for tires, look on the side wall of the tire for information regarding traction, temperature resistance and resistance to wear. This information is mandated by the DOT and is useful for comparing tires. A good site to visit is www.tirerack.com.
- Changing the brake fluid will prolong the life of your braking system. Brake Fluid absorbs water, so after a time it will have some water in it. Have a professional do this for you unless you are comfortable bleeding your brake system. You will be surprised how much gunk comes out!
