One way to get the most life out of your car is by providing proper maintenance. To make it easier to keep track of the various maintenance issues a vehicle will face over the years, many drivers choose to keep a car maintenance log.
· Buy a notebook to use as your car maintenance log. Get one with plenty of pages and a durable plastic cover. Use dividers to help you sort and categorize the different maintenance issues you’ll encounter over the year.
· Record your car’s vital stats on the first page. Detail the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and your insurance information.
· Watch trends in your gas mileage. Keep detailed records of when you fill your tank and the amount of miles you travel before you need a refill.
· Keep track of your oil changes. Make notes about the type of oil used in your car, as well as the date of and mileage at your last oil change.