Living in South Florida (Palm Beach Gardens) and with the Economy slowing down many people are opting to keep their vehicles longer, including your Favorite Mortgage Broker.  With the temperature rising it is a sure tell tail sign that Summer is coming and maintain our vehicles is important.  Along, with Gas  prices at record highs and know sign of relief, is your Car or Truck at peak performance?

Many people believe in just changing the oil for maintenance but the truth is their is much more to do than just oil changes. If you have an older vehicle ask your Tech if a 20/50 weight oil is advised.  Also, on your next Oil change make sure to check your air filter.  If your car or truck has to work harder to get the oxygen to the engine your gas mileage will suffer as a result.  Another recommendation for those of us who have fuel injection systems (almost everyone now) when was the last time they where serviced?  By keeping them clean and operating at peak performance you will see how you get better gas mileage as-well.

Newer vehicles have 100,000 mile spark plugs. However, if you read the fine print you will see UP TO 100,000 miles.  Have your spark plugs checked by a professional Tech and at the same time maybe a tuneup could be advised.  Make sure all your cables and connections are good because with faulty or deterring cables you will suffer gas mileage. Remember if the engine has to work harder your gas mileage will suffer.

As many of us who live in South Florida know the heat in summer is stifling.  How do you think your vehicle feels?  Make sure your radiator is serviced as well.  The last thing you want to be is on the side of the road in this heat.

In closing, living in South Florida and with our Economy hit hard many of us our keeping our cars and trucks much longer than normal. Make sure your vehicle is up for the task.