Revitalize Your Vehicle (NAPS)—April is Car Care Month— bringing attention to the importance of preventative car maintenance. It’s the perfect time for you and your mechanic to perform a checkup on yourvehicle after snow, rain andcooler temperatures havetakentheirtoll. ChangeOil, Fluidsand AirFilter Professional mechanics recommend. changing your oil every 5,000-10,000 miles to keep the engine running smoothly. Check the owner’s manual for instructions before you getstarted. Mechanicsalso recommendreplac- ing yourvehicle's airfilter at least once After performing car maintenance, you may need a pumice-powered soap. a year. Check yourvehicle's instruction manualtolocatethefilter, open its case and review howit’s positioned. Remove theoldair filter and insert the new one in the sameposition, before closing the metal clips. If you don't feel comfortable changing your ownoil andairfilter, your mechanic can change them for you. While youre there, also have your powersteering, brake, transmission and windshield washerfluid levels checked. Fix Windshield Wipers Faulty windshield wipers can be dangerous during spring rainstorms. ‘The good newsis you can easily replace them on your own!Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield, press the small tab onits underside andslide the bladeoff the arm before attaching a new blade. Replace Headlights Hazy headlights are not only an eyesore but decrease yourvisibility at night. Open your engine compartment, removethe headlight’s power wires and disconnectthe old bulb. Handle the new bulb withtissues or gloves, before reinstalling and reconnecting the wires. When youre finished with these tasks, you'll need more than thetraditionalhandsoapto clean up. Lava, Soap has the power ofthe pumice to quickly break through the toughest grease and grime while leaving your hands moisturized! For more information about Lava, Soap, visit lavasoap.com.
