CAUSE AND EFFECT OF CAR MAINTENANCE
... be used to protect the interior and exterior of the car from harmful elements. Harmful elements include ultra violent rays and acid rain. These harmful elements cause the leather of the seats to crack, the dashboard to fade, and paint to flake and chip off. When you park your car in the sun for long periods of time, you should use a window shade to block out the rays that would cause your interior to fade and crack. When it is raining try to park your car under a carport or in a garage to keep the acid rain off of it and it will also help keep the paint shinny and keep it from chipping and flaking. Lack of maintenance in the engine is one of the most often reason for a car to break down. When you drive only a few miles without letting the engine warm up it causes the car to have a shorter life. You should change the oil filters and air filters once a month, and change the oil every thousand miles. Changing the spark plugs, timing belt and other items once a month may save you from costly car repairs and save you from having to replace your engine. Tires are some of the most important parts of a car; it helps a car perform to its maximum capabilities. Tires are the least maintained things on a car when they should be the first, they should be rotated every thousand miles to avoid a blowout, bald tires or a wear spots. Balancing is very important also, if your tires are not...