{"id":2197,"date":"2016-03-31T00:59:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T00:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/?p=2197"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:25:19","slug":"top-10-car-maintenance-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/?p=2197","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Car Maintenance Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Avoid these Car Maintenance Mistakes<\/h2>\n

Car maintenance is a necessary part of owning a vehicle. We tend to avoid certain tasks. But if you really love your vehicle, it\u2019s time to prioritize. Here is a list of top 10 car maintenance mistakes you should avoid.<\/p>\n

1. Skipping Oil Changes
\nEvery vehicle has a different schedule for oil changes. Check your owner\u2019s manual to make sure that you\u2019re scheduling your oil changes properly. Changing your oil<\/a> is number one on the preventative maintenance list. It can ensure a long and healthy engine life.<\/p>\n

2. Ignoring the Dreaded Check Engine Light
\nSometimes your check engine light can come on for something that\u2019s not that urgent. You\u2019re driving along and your car seems to be operating normally, so you ignore it. However, this can lead to major engine damage or failure. The longer you wait, the worse the damage can get. Thus, more costly repairs. <\/p>\n

3. Not Checking your Tire Pressure
\nLooks can be deceiving. Your tires can look like they\u2019re properly inflated, but they can in fact be low or even overinflated. Checking your tire pressure against the recommended PSI regularly can prolong the life of your tires as well as alignment and suspension. It is also essential in preventing a blowout and providing optimum gas mileage.<\/p>\n

4. Neglecting Fluid Checks
\nThe longer you\u2019ve had your vehicle, the more likely that there will be a leak. Checking the proper levels of your fluids can prevent a major engine issue in the future. Be sure to check your brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid and power steering regularly.<\/p>\n

5. Driving when the Engine is Overheating
\nIf your engine is overheating, stop wherever you are and call a tow truck. Because if you push it, your car will be toast. Out of all the car maintenance mistakes, this is number one.<\/p>\n

6. Not Rotating Your Tires\/Ignoring Wheel Alignment Issues
\nCheck your owner\u2019s manual for the perfect time to rotate your tires. Most vehicles require this particular maintenance every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Coupled with rotating your tires is getting your alignment checked. This seems like a minor aspect of car maintenance, but it\u2019s necessary for your vehicle\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

7. Using Household Glass Cleaner on your Rear Window
\nRegular household glass cleaner can actually affect the defrost wiring on your rear window. The ammonia will break down the heating elements. It\u2019s best to use automotive glass cleaner for this job.<\/p>\n

8. Not Inspecting your Brakes
\nIf your brakes are squealing, it\u2019s time to get them serviced. The longer you ignore the squeal, the worse of you are and you could be putting yourself and others in danger. <\/p>\n

9. Not Using Filters as Recommended
\nAir filters<\/a> prevent particles and other contaminants from reaching your engine, fuel and A\/C systems. If your filter is dirty or clogged, it will allow these particles to get through. Check your owner\u2019s manual for a maintenance schedule.<\/p>\n

10. Servicing your Vehicle without Knowing How
\nThere are certain car maintenance tasks that you can perform on your own. But, everything has a proper procedure. If you don\u2019t have the know-how or the proper tools, you could be doing some serious damage. If you\u2019re uncertain about a particular maintenance task, leave it to Courthouse Automotive. We would be more than happy to assist you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Avoid these Car Maintenance Mistakes Car maintenance is a necessary part of owning a vehicle. We tend to avoid certain tasks. But if you really love your vehicle, it\u2019s time to prioritize. Here is a list of top 10 car maintenance mistakes you should avoid. 1. Skipping Oil Changes Every vehicle has a different schedule […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2084,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,13],"tags":[72,73],"class_list":["post-2197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-whats-going-on","tag-car-maintenance","tag-car-maintenance-mistakes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2197"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3028,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197\/revisions\/3028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courthouseautomotive.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}