Extend The Life Of Your Car

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Extend The Life Of Your Car (NAPS)—Are you hot stuff when it comes to understanding your vehicle’s needs? Did you know what a young-—and old— ear’s fancy turns to when the weather changes? An oil change. According to experts at the Kendall Moter Oil Technical Ser- vice Department, that means changing the oil every 90 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first depending on the manufacturers recommendations. GU Changing Tips * First, check your car owner’s manual, paying particular attention to the recommendations for extreme service. * Always change the oil filter when changing the oil. Maximum oil change recommendations apply to relatively high-speed driving on paved roads in dust-free areas. Reasons for more frequent oil changes may include: * Stop-and-go driving (trips that are less than 10 miles), * Driving in dust or sand, Cold weather operation, Extended high speeds, * Idhing for extended periods, and Frequent cold starts and short trips. Trailer towing also may require a shorter interval between oil changes. Seme older vehicles are a quart low at the 8,000 mile mark. If the driver doesn't add a quart ofoil, the engine’s of consuraption will perts, regular oll changes are the key to extending the [He of your automobile. begin to accelerate. For example, if the car is not serviced until the 5,000 mile mark, it already could be 2.5 or so quarts low on oil. Many $4,000 engines have been replaced because the engine was run low on oil. In some cases, the sticker showed that the car was past duefor anoil change. One nationally recognized brand, Kendall Moter Oi, offers quality products that are backed by over 119 years of experience in the lubricants industry. They will answer your questions about changing motor oil or getting the right reotoroil for your car, van or truck. E-mail your questions to a Kendall Motor Oil Technical Rep- resentative by going to the Web site ab www.kendallmotoroil.cora and clicking on Tech Tips, or call the Kendall Technical Service Department at 800-368-1267,