When it comes to car maintenance, the difference between the first car I owned and vehicles produced today is huge. With the advent of computer technology and its integration into our cars and trucks, car maintenance has become much more complex than was the case in the past. There are still some things, however, that most of can do, and in the process we can save ourselves some money rather than having the work done by a trained mechanic.

1. Car Maintenance You Can Do To Save Money

2. When it comes to car maintenance, the
difference between the first car I owned and
vehicles produced today is huge.

3. With the advent of computer technology
and its integration into our cars and trucks,
car maintenance has become much more
complex than was the case in the past.

4. There are still some things, however, that
most of can do, and in the process we can
save ourselves some money rather than
having the work done by a trained mechanic.

5. Have you ever heard
of a pediddle? It is a
slang term for a burnt
out headlight on a
car.

6. I once told an old girlfriend that seeing a
pediddle meant that I needed to kiss her for
good luck and it worked like a charm.

7. If you car has a pediddle, then it is really
rather simple to install a replacement
headlight yourself.

8. Car Maintenance Made Easy

9. I recommend using gloves when you replace
a headlight, as these lights are usually
halogen and the use of gloves with prevent
you from transferring oil from your hand
onto the bulb which can shorten its life.

10. You can access the headlight from the
engine compartment and begin by
unplugging the electrical connection on the
rear of the bulb.

11. Then you just unscrew the plastic ring that
holds the existing bulb in place and reverse
these two steps and you are done, no more
pediddle.

12. Worn out wiper blades can make it difficult
to see the road when it is raining.

13. To replace wiper
blades it could not
be simpler.

14. You just unsnap the existing wiper blade and
snap the new wiper blade in place.

15. This whole procedure will take you less than
one minute to complete.

16. A Clean Air Filter Should Be Part Of Your
Regular Car Maintenance

17. Since our vehicles are all equipped with
combustion engines, they need plenty of
oxygen supplied to them to work properly.

18. This oxygen needs to be as free from
contaminants as possible and this is where
the engine air filter comes into play.

19. This is found under the hood and you should
look for a large, rectangular housing that
stores the air filter.

20. Once you locate it, you simply unscrew the
bolts or remove the clips around the edges
to remove the cover of the housing.

21. Once you have removed the cover you
simply remove the old air filter and replace it
with a new one.

22. This procedure will take you no more than 3
to 4 minutes and your vehicle will be
breathing a lot easier as a result.

23. You see, there is nothing difficult about you
doing this type of car maintenance yourself
and you will save time and money as result.