Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today
and down the road-is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to
stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics.
A recent survey by the Car Care Council found:
54 percent had low tire pressure
38 percent had low or dirty engine oil
28 percent had inadequate cooling protection
19 percent needed new belts
16 percent had dirty air filters
10 percent had low or contaminated brake fluid
The inspections include volunteers checking fluid levels, tires, lights
and other system components. After the inspections are complete, volunteers
and motorists review any problems that may have been found and motorists
receive information about proper vehicle maintenance and repair.
The inspections are usually
held in parking lots at shopping malls, schools and businesses and
they’re
generally sponsored by area repair facilities and auto-shops, as
well as other businesses, civic groups and radio stations.
