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10 Car Repair Secrets That Will Save You Over $3,000 Every Year
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Mar 19, 2025
#repair #repairsecrets #carmaintenancetips #carmaintenance Think every car need a workshop visit? Well, you’re wrong! Over 40% of minor car issues, like changing your oil or resetting maintenance lights, are actually things you can handle right at home. In this video, we share the 10 repair tips that will save you over $3,000 every year. Stick around because at the end, I also share a bonus tip that can alone save you $1000 or more. Let’s start watching! You'll Love To Watch More: Secrets To Make Suspension Last Forever: https://youtu.be/cND-gbCEyZk Don't Buy These Tires: https://youtu.be/yeGnfStp7ek P0011 Code Causes And Fixes: https://youtu.be/vvnK8KhmcSE Common Car Noises You Can Fix Yourself: https://youtu.be/u6xO6Wb61KI Disclaimer: Mechanical Boost is your go-to channel for everything on engines, cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. Whether you're an automotive enthusiast, a casual driver, or someone looking for your next ride, Mechanical Boost is here to fuel your passion and knowledge about all things on wheels. From the latest automotive trends to timeless classics, we dive into every detail to keep you informed and entertained. Subscribe for practical tips and tricks to improve your car care routine. Visit our website To Download PDF: https://mechanicalboost.com/ Contact Us At Our Email If You Have Any Questions: [email protected]
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think every car need a workshop visit
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well you're wrong that's right over 40%
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of minor car issues like changing your
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oil or resetting maintenance lights are
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actually things you can handle right at
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home no need to break the bank or spend
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hours at the shop you just need some
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basic tools and a quick tutorial but
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most mechanics don't share this with you
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but in this video I am going to uncover
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10 repair tips you can handle these
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fixes on your own these tips will
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prevent you from those costly repair
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and save you over $33,000 every year
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stick around because at the end I will
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also share a bonus tip that can alone
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save you $1,000 or more let's get
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started tip number one change your oil
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and filter regularly your cars engine
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relies on clean oil to stay lubricated
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and prevent excessive wear on moving
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Parts over time oil breaks down and
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collects dirt turning into sludge that
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can clog vital passages if oil isn't
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changed regularly fr increases leading
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to overheating and internal damage a
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neglected oil change can cause complete
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engine failure costing thousands to fix
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the oil filter is equally important as
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it traps contaminants that could
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otherwise circulate through the engine
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always use the correct oil type and
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change it based on your manufacturer's
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recommendations typically every 3,000 to
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7,000 500 Miles don't forget to check
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oil levels between changes to ensure
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proper lubrication tip number two check
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and maintain your coolant system your
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engine generates a lot of Heat and the
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coolant system is responsible for
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keeping it at a safe operating
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temperature if the coolant level is too
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low or if it becomes contaminated your
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engine May overheat leading to Warped
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cylinder heads or even total engine
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failure a faulty radiator thermostat or
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water pump can also cause cooling issues
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so they should be checked periodically
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coolant should be flushed according to
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to your owner's manual usually every
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30,000 to 50,000 M look for leaks under
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the car as even a small leak can lead to
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overheating if left unaddressed taking
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care of your coolant system prevents one
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of the most expensive car repairs such
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as an engine rebuild tip number three
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keep an eye on your tires tires are one
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of those things we often forget about
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but they're essential to your car's
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safety and efficiency worn out tires can
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not only decrease fuel efficiency but
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also lead to a blowout which is
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something no one wants to experience on
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the highway checking your tread depth is
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super easy just grab a penny and place
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it in the tread if you can see the top
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of Lincoln's head it's time for new
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tires also make sure you're rotating
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them regularly and keeping them inflated
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to the proper pressure this not only
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extends the life of your tires but also
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ensures better handling and performance
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taking care of your tires is one of the
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simplest ways to avoid costly repairs
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like damage suspension or alignment
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issues tip number four inspect and
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replace brake pads in time your car's
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braking system is its most crucial
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safety feature brake pads wear down over
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time and if they get too thin they can
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damage the rotors leading to expensive
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repairs if you hear a squealing or
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grinding noise when braking it indicates
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that your brake pads are worn if ignored
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worn pads can cause the brake rotors to
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overheat and warp making braking less
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effective and potentially dangerous
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brake pads typically last between 25,000
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and 70,000 M depending on driving habits
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and conditions checking them regularly
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and replacing them before they're too
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worn saves you money on costly rotor or
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caliper Replacements also make sure your
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brake fluid is in good condition keeping
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your braking system in top shape ensures
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safe driving and avoids Hefty repair
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bills tip number five keep the battery
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in check a dead battery can leave you
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stranded at the most inconvenient times
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and unfortunately it's something many
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drivers Overlook over time battery
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terminals can corrode due to exposure to
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moisture and chemicals leading to poor
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electrical connections to prevent this
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check your battery terminals every few
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months and clean off any white crusty
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buildup using a wire brush and baking
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soda solution applying a thin layer of
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petroleum jelly can help prevent future
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buildup also ensure that the battery is
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securely fastened to prevent VI
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vibrations that can shorten its lifespan
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if your battery is more than 3 years old
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have it tested to ensure it still holds
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a charge proper battery maintenance can
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prevent unexpected breakdowns and save
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you from costly towing services tip
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number six stop overfilling the gas tank
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many drivers top off the gas tank after
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the pump shuts off thinking it gives
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them a little extra fuel however
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overfilling can damage the evaporative
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emission system which is designed to
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control fuel Vapors ex fuel can flood
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the charcoal canister leading to costly
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repairs and reduced fuel efficiency
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overfilling also increases the risk of
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fuel spills and Vapors escaping into the
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atmosphere contributing to pollution to
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protect your car's fuel system always
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stop filling when the gas pump clicks
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off
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automatically tip number seven change
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your air filter on time your engine
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needs a proper airto fuel ratio to run
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efficiently but a dirty air filter
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restricts air flow leading to poor
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combustion a clogged air filter reduces
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fuel economy weakens acceleration and
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can even cause black smoke from the
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exhaust most air filters should be
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replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 mil but
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if you drive in Dusty conditions you may
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need to change it more frequently
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replacing the air filter is a simple and
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inexpensive maintenance task that you
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can perform yourself at home simply open
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the hood and locate the air filter
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housing once you've located housing
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loosen the clips and take out the old
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air filter from the housing place the
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new air filter into the housing ensuring
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it fits securely and in the same
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orientation as the old one a clean air
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filter improves engine performance and
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prevents dirt from entering the intake
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system tip number eight always use your
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parking brake even on flat ground many
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drivers assume the parking brake is only
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necessary when parking on an incline but
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using it every every time you park can
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extend the life of your transmission and
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braking system the parking brake helps
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hold the vehicle in place reducing
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stress on the parking P which is a small
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metal pin inside the transmission over
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time relying solely on the transmission
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to keep the car stationary can cause the
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parking pile to wear out or break
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leading to costly transmission repairs
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using the parking brake regularly also
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prevents the cables from rusting or
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seizing ensuring they work properly when
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needed this is especially important in
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cold or humid climates where moisture
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can cause corrosion tip number nine
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check and maintain your suspension
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system your car's suspension system is
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responsible for providing a smooth ride
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and keeping the vehicle stable while
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driving over time shocks struts and
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other suspension components wear out
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leading to a bumpy ride poor handling
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and uneven tire wear if you hear
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clunking noises when going over bumps or
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notice your car bouncing excessively
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it's a sign that your suspension needs
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attention ignoring worn out suspension
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parts can cause additional stress on
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other components like ball joints and
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control arms leading to more expensive
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repairs replacing shocks and struts at
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the recommended intervals helps maintain
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ride quality and extends the lifespan of
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your tires tip number 10 skip the fancy
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car additives many car owners are
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tempted by Fuel and oil additives that
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promise to clean the engine improve fuel
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economy or boost performance but here's
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the truth most of these additives are
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just a waste of money modern fuels and
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motor oils already contain detergents
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and additives designed to protect your
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engine and fuel system adding extra
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chemicals can sometimes do more harm
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than good leading to clogged filters or
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damage to seals and gaskets instead of
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spending money on questionable additives
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invest in highquality motor oil top tier
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gasoline and regular maintenance the
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best way to extend your car's life is
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through proper servicing not gimmicky
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products that offer little real benefit
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bonus tip get familiar with how it
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sounds how it drives and how it behaves
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on the road if something feels off don't
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ignore it listen for strange noises pay
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attention to any warning lights and
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trust your instincts catching an issue
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early can mean the difference between a
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simple fix and a major repair don't wait
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until it's too late tuning into your
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car's signals helps you avoid those huge
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repair bills that's all for this video
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These simple tips can save you tons of
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money and keep your car running like new
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for years to come if you found these
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telling me which tip you're going to try
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first until next time keep your ride
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smooth and your repair bills low