Spring Cleaning for Your Engine

Finally, the days are getting longer, the snow has melted and there is green grass popping out of the ground—all signs that winter has subsided and spring is well on its way. For some it may be time to do spring cleaning. But did you realize your engine might need a little spring cleaning, too?

Wipe Away Worries

Drivers spend many hours a month in their vehicles, so you want to ensure you are safe. One way to help keep you and your family safe is with new wiper blades. Think of the last time you were caught in bad weather. Did your windshield wipers work perfectly? Maybe you saw them leave streaks or heard them chatter. Wiper blades in good condition are essential to safety. It’s been reported that 80 percent of vehicle accidents are due to poor visibility.

Keep it Full, Keep it Clean, Keep it Running Longer

4 High-mileage motor oil gives the engines in older vehicles (those with more than 75,000 miles) the protection they need. 4High-mileage motor oil is specially formulated to have a lower volatility than conventional oils, meaning it doesn’t burn off as easily.

Liquid Time

We are all familiar with pouring gas into our
vehicles. Some of us, unfortunately, may be too familiar with pouring money into our vehicles. But wouldn’t it be nice if we had “liquid time” that we could pour into our vehicles, thus increasing their life on the road?

I used to own a T-shirt that read: “Real Men Don’t Need Instructions.” And while it was meant in jest, too often both men and women climb into a new car without so much as a glance at their owners manual.