A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the MN news. St. Peter people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel efficiency and receive a government rebate.
A lot of St. Peter motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, St. Peter grocery getters or toy haulers. They enjoy that fact that they’re paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their minivans for 200,000 miles or more – as long as it’s economical to do so.
There are plenty of St. Peter drivers whose vehicles are running after 150,000 or 200,000 miles. We can learn from what they’re doing to keep our own minivans on the road in MN.
The wise St. Peter car owners of high-mileage cars often report a common denominator of never skipping an oil change.
That may sound a bit unsophisticated, but it’s really not. First off, oil is the life blood of your minivan’s engine and it needs to be clean to properly lubricate. Skipping oil changes leads to clogged oil filters and sludge that is detrimental for your engine.
There’s another important reason why the scheduled oil change is so important for St. Peter car owners. It’s simple – a Autotronics of ST Peter professional is going to be looking at your car. All of your fluid levels will be inspected and topped off so they won’t get so low that damage can be done. If there is a significant fluid loss, let’s use brake fluid as an example, your Autotronics of ST Peter technician can look for the cause of the loss and find the problem before it leads to an accident or expensive repair.
Your knowledgeable Autotronics of ST Peter service specialist will also visually inspect your minivan for worn belts and hoses, uneven tire wear, leaking shock absorbers and more. Problems get addressed before they lead to repairs that cost more than the car’s worth.
And your Autotronics of ST Peter advisor will be able to remind you of other key services that the factory recommends you get done. Just think of that oil change the same way as you do about going to your St. Peter dentist for your six month cleaning and checkup. Don’t skip it.
Realistically, things are going to wear out as your minivan gets older. On the way to 200,000 miles you’ll go through several batteries, probably a couple of alternators and water pumps, a set of shocks and likely some brake rotors.
Of course, these things cost some cash, but they are less expensive than new minivan payments in St. Peter. With proper service at Autotronics of ST Peter in St. Peter and regular inspections, you’ll keep surprise repairs to a minimum and more money in your wallet.