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VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: The Importance of Fall Car Care
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Americans drove 62.6 billion fewer miles since last November
than they did the previous year. As budgets tighten and car pools and public
transportation gain in popularity, drivers often put off routine car
maintenance.
(See video from General Motors (NYSE: GM) at:
http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=35837)
Although replacement and servicing of many components are based on miles
driven, vehicles that are driven less still need basic care to maintain fuel
efficiency and performance. Performing regular maintenance can often prevent
major breakdowns in the long run and even save drivers money. And as
temperatures begin to drop, it's important to check certain items.
Industry experts recommend four maintenance items while driving a vehicle
less:
1. Check tire pressure monthly and rotate using specified manufacturer's
maintenance schedule.
2. Check and maintain fluid levels of engine coolant, engine oil and even
wiper fluid.
3. Check battery life, replace or charge your current battery and make
sure battery terminals are corrosion-free.
4. Check exterior conditions of a vehicle if it's sitting outside,
removing leaves and snow pile-up.
Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos
for free and unrestricted use at http://www.mediaseed.tv.
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SOURCE Medialink and General Motors
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