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8/8/2016

Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Clean With Synthetic Oil

Between what goes on in the inside of your vehicle and the road conditions it faces on the outside, there is a lot of strain, wear, and filth that accumulates. Not just for the engine but also for the interior and exterior of your car. That is why it is important to keep it well maintained and clean, in every way possible.

How To Keep Your Vehicle Looking and Performing at its Best

  • Avoid spilling food and drinks. Besides the fact that eating and driving is messy and will cause spills, it ;is also a very dangerous thing. Eating when you drive will distract you and cause a spill that will inevitably make you take your eyes off the road. Even if you eat inside the car when it is parked, the smell of food and small crumbs or spills will accumulate. The best thing to do is to avoid eating inside your vehicle whenever possible. If it is absolutely ;necessary make sure you eat when your vehicle is parked. Free up the cup holder space so your drink is less likely to spill. Once you are done eating pick up any food pieces and clean out any spills as soon as you can so that mold doesn´t grow and insects don´t feed off the mess.
  • Declutter and take out unnecessary items. You should also make it a point to regularly declutter your vehicle. It can be easy to leave things in your car ¨just in case,¨ or to just forget to take them ;out. After a while, you end up driving around so many things that your car is not only over cluttered but also overloaded. The excess weight starts to slowly take a toll the fuel economy of your vehicle and the extra stuff doesn´t let you keep a clean interior. At least once a week go over everything that is in your car and put away that you don´t need to be carrying around. That way you are able to enjoy your space and also make your vehicle more efficient.
  • Clean the interior. Once you have taken out the extra stuff in your car you can start to focus on truly cleaning it. You should start by dusting off the dashboard and cleaning the upholstery. Next, you can vacuum the rugs and other areas of your car to keep it in a good state. You can also use a good deodorizer to remove the smell of cigars ;or any other odors in your vehicle´s interior.
  • Clean under the hood. After you have cleaned the inside of your car it is time to work on the inside of your hood. You should avoid ;washing it with water, especially if you have a newer model that has more electrical pieces. Under the hood are very important parts and pieces that you don´t want to ruin. Try to clean off the surfaces with a rag and if you notice that it is excessively dirty take it to a professional. There are many places that can clean under the hood safely for a reasonable price. Not cleaning under the hood can cause dirt and dust, ;as well as environmental particles to get inside the engine and the areas around it. Dirt can mix in with the oil and other fluids and create the buildup that causes your engine to start having problems.
  • Keep your engine internally clean. Maintaining the inside of your engine clean is important because it prevents engine failure. Buildup can get into important passages and clog vital areas of the engine, causing it to malfunction. Synthetic oil assists in the removal of buildup and helps facilitate the elimination of gunk and sludge that may be accumulating inside the engine. Amsoil synthetic oil ;has a superior formula that allows the engine to stay clean and well protected. Contact us now and ;choose the right motor oil for your vehicle, today.
  • The exterior of your vehicle is also important. Taking care of the paint on your vehicle requires some extra measures and precautions but it isn´t very difficult. When washing your vehicle be sure to use a soap that is specially formulated for that purpose. Do not use regular detergent or soap as these can leave residues and are too harsh for the paint of your car. Read Toyota´s maintenance recommendations for more information on the importance of washing your vehicle and other tips that can help keep your car in top shape.

Maintain Your Engine Internally Clean With a Synthetic Oil Change in Spring Hill

Amsoil allows your vehicle to run smoothly while it stays safely lubricated and clean. Take care of the performance of your engine and avoid buildup problems with the best synthetic oil on the market. Contact T's Advanced Synthetics at (727) 798-8552 to purchase Amsoil products today.