I can remember when anyone who had 100,000 miles on their vehicle could brag about the longevity they were able to obtain by taking care of their car. A few years back many of the manufacturers began touting first tune-up at 100,000 miles! These days cars are engineered so well that many are able to reach this milestone even with less than diligent owners. What most of us need to know is that by following some pretty simple guidelines, outlined in the owners manual, we can expect to almost double the life expectancy of our cars. Now we just need to work on the "Need vs. Want" aspect and reset that new car itch for a longer shelf life.
Read this article from MSN Auto for more information.
