Maintain Your Car for the Long Term
People often ask our agony uncle Honest John how they can make their car last. And he refers them to the advice of Irv Gordon (above), who owns a Volvo P1800 which he bought new in 1966 and has since driven more than 3,000,000 miles. That’s the equivalent of 120 times around the world. Irv has driven the car daily in all weathers and is still on the original engine. Here are his top 10 tips.
1. Start with a car you really like. “If you don’t like your car, you’ll never go the distance.”
2. Change the oil and filter every year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. “If there is one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car’s engine, this is it.”
3. Use factory equipment parts. “They are more compatible with your car. I believe in keeping my Volvo a Volvo.”
4. Use one brand of oil. “It assures uniform quality.”
5. Spend a few minutes a week checking under the bonnet. “Even the most mechanically challenged car owners can look for low fluid levels or deterioration of belts and hoses.”
6. Wash your car regularly. “A clean car gives you an excellent opportunity to look for small nicks and scratches.”
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