If you’re bringing your car with you to college, chances are this is the first time you’ve had to take care of it without your parents around. Following these essential car maintenance steps will help you avoid breakdowns and costly repairs in the future.

Get The Oil Changed

One of the easiest ways to maintain the health of your car is to get the oil changed. No matter the age of your car, you need to keep up with routine oil changes to ensure it keeps running smoothly for longer.

Keep Up With Tire Maintenance

When you’re driving home on the weekends or road tripping with friends, you want your tires to be in good shape. Check the air pressure regularly, and be even more vigilant when the temperature drops, since cold weather decreases tire pressure. Also keep an eye out for low tread and damage and replace tires when necessary.

Check Fluids Regularly

In addition to your motor oil, check the coolant and brake fluid. If you’re low on fluid, you can add it yourself, but it’s a good idea to have your car checked out at Curry Auto Center. We’ll let you know if there’s an underlying issue that’s causing your fluids to run low, and help you fix it before a bigger and more expensive problem arises.

Pay Attention To The Brakes

The last thing you want is for your brakes to fail while you’re driving. If you notice your brakes feel spongey or strange when you step on the pedal, or they’re making a squealing noise, it may be time to have the brake pads or calipers replaced.

Check Belts And Hoses

Look under the hood for fraying, damaged, or broken belts and hoses. Belts and hoses are vital for keeping things running right, so if you notice that one is in bad shape, have it replaced ASAP.

For all your routine maintenance needs, bring your car to Curry Auto Center in Bloomington, Indiana.