Simple Car Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself and Save Money

There are several basic car maintenance and repairs you can do yourself without having to take your vehicle to local car dealerships in El Paso, TX. Most simple car repairs only need a few tools you should already have around the home, such as screwdrivers, a socket set, and pliers. Any repairs you do yourself only requires you to pay for the parts and eliminates you having to pay for labor.

Before undertaking any car repair, take the time to review your owner’s manual. This manual contains a wealth of information, as well as instructions for some basic car repairs. Besides reviewing your manual, you can check online for other useful resources, like “how to” videos and step-by-step written instructions.

1. Wiper Blades: Changing wiper blades is one of the easier DIY repairs. Most wiper blades are secured to the wiper arm with a single locking clip. All that is required is a new set of blades and maybe a flathead screwdriver.
2. Headlights and Tail Lamps: Depending on your vehicle model, it is easy to access headlights and tail lamps when they burn out and need to be replaced. Look in your owner’s manual, as it may show details about how to change the bulbs.
3. Fuses: Changing fuses is not complex. Your owner’s manual should show you where the fuse box is located within the vehicle, as well as contain a diagram showing what each fuse powers. Sometimes, the diagram is under the fuse box housing cover. Just make sure to replace the fuse with the same amperage fuse.
4. Air Filter: The air filter is typically on top of the engine and only requires opening the hood. The air filter housing might not require any tools to open, either, as most are kept securely closed with locking and unlocking clips.
5. Fluids: Fluid reservoirs are accessed under the hood and can be quickly checked to see if you need refill them, like washer fluid, brake fluid, oil, or transmission fluid. Refer to the owner’s manual for more details.
6. Oil and Oil Filter: Changing the oil and oil filter requires an intermediate skill level. You do need an oil filter wrench, socket set, and oil pan to collect the used motor oil, as well as car ramps and a jack to elevate the vehicle if it is close to the ground.
7. Checking Tire Pressure: Maintaining the right tire pressure is not difficult and only requires a tire pressure gauge device. Check your owner’s manual for more details about the correct pressure your vehicle.

Even if you lack an understanding of the car’s mechanical systems, does not mean you cannot save some money by taking care of those repairs you can do on your own. Your Kia dealership in El Paso has a parts department where you can obtain OEM parts for your Kia vehicle.

You will be able to submit a parts order request online at Integrity Kia. One of our customer service specialists will contact you, after submitting the order, to ensure you are ordering the right parts and that everything you need is in stock and ready for you to pick up upon your arrival at the dealership. For more information or assistance in finding OEM parts for your Kia, contact us at 915-856-2982 now.

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