Blast mats with the hose

When washing your car, drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose.This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.

Protect Car Paint From Sun

Paint does more than make your vehicle look great. It’s also the first line of defense against rusted body panels. Of course, the best way to protect the paint is to park the car in a garage. If that is not possible, park in the shade or purchase a car cover. The sun’s ultraviolet rays break down paint and cause it to fade. Some car covers protect your car from more than sun, moisture, bird droppings, and dust — they also have a thin layer of cushioning that will guard against light impact, such as from a tipped bicycle or small falling tree branch.

Maintenance

While most car engines will eventually require major repair, a basic maintenance schedule should be followed to ensure that the engine lasts as long as possible and operates safely and efficiently. Regular oil changes are a must, as new oil will keep the engine lubricated and running smoothly. In addition, keeping an adequate level of engine coolant in the car will keep an engine from overheating. Occasionally spark plugs may need to be replaced. The engine air filter, which cleanses the air that is blended with fuel prior to combustion, is another item that should be changed as needed
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2004 BMW 325 SULEV

Price: $9,888
Body style: SEDAN 4 DOOR
Mileage: 118251
Exterior color: SILVER
Interior color: GRAY
Engine: 2.5L, 6 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Stock Number: M6163
VIN: WBAAZ33464KP87523

How to Make an Electric Ignition Work Better

First, start with spark plug replacement. Platinum spark plugs, or depending on your performance requirements, iridium spark plugs will give you the best results. They take less voltage to fire and last longer than standard plugs.

Upgrade your vehicle ignition system with one of our high-energy ignition systems or high performance race ignition kits to maximize your available ignition performance.

PartSource sells a variety of standard and performance spark plugs, performance spark plug wires and ignition amplifiers that can provide a 30-percent hotter spark.

Lighten up your key chain

Lighten up your key chain

Does your car key share a chain with a dozen or more other keys? That’s a pretty heavy load hanging off the car key when it’s in the ignition.The weight, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure.To add years of service to your ignition switch, purchase a lightweight key chain that allows you to separate your ignition key from the others. Drive with only the ignition key in your ignition. If your ignition key “sticks” when you try to turn on the car, it’s a warning that your ignition switch is about to fail. Replace it before you get stranded.

2006 NISSAN TITAN SE

Price: $14,888
Body style: CLUB CAB PICKUP
Mileage: 95141
Exterior color: WHITE
Interior color: Two tone
Engine: 5.6L, 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4 Wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Stock Number: M6202
VIN: 1N6AA06B26N572609