Some of them include:

• Keeping a Clean Air Filter. Your air filter catches all of the dirt and dust that tries to get into your engine. Eventually, that stuff builds up and blocks the filter. Replace your air filter when it gets too dirty.
• Regular Battery Maintenance. From time to time, take a peek at your battery to make sure the casing is clean. Make sure the connectors aren’t eroded, and that there aren’t cracks or bulges. If you find corrosion, clean it with water, baking soda and a brush.
• Change Your Oil. You’ve heard it a million times: oil is your car’s life-blood. Over time, it breaks down. Follow your manual to know for sure how often to change your oil. Usually, that will be around every 3,000 miles.
• Maintain your tires. Make sure your tires have the right amount of air. Not only will it prolong the life of your car, it’ll help save money on gas.

If you require Honda maintenance in Lehigh Valley, PA, visit our dealer today.

Not only should you change your oil on a regular basis, but it is recommended that you do so every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Your engine must be well lubed. Otherwise, the moving parts will stick and your engine will fall to pieces.

What you need to do if you want to change your own oil is find a flat spot on the ground. Before you start ensure that you have all the proper tools. You’ll need an open end wrench, an oil filter wrench, new oil, new oil filter, a funnel, a bucket or recycling container and a rag.

Here are the steps to performing a decent oil change operation on your vehicle:

• First, drain the oil by placing your recycling container under your oil pan and removing the oil pan drain with you open end wrench;
• Be sure to put the drain back into place;
• Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench;
• Lube the new oil filter and pour a little oil into it then hand tighten it into place on your vehicle;
• Remove your oil cap and pour in your new oil;
• Check your oil to make sure you have not overfilled or underfilled it;
• Put your oil cap back on.

Changing your own oil is not difficult, but it could lead to problems. If you do it wrong or leave out a step then you could cause severe mechanical problems. You could also land in hot tar with the EPA if you cause a dirty oil spill.

If you’d prefer a professional auto mechanic to change your oil for you then contact Lehigh Valley Auto Service.

Without a doubt, oil plays a major part when it comes to an engine’s performance and health. 0W-20
engine oil is fast becoming the recommended service fill for many new Honda models (and those from
other automakers), replacing the ever-popular 5W-20. Why? Because in engines designed for its use,
it provides superior starting performance and fuel economy without the risk of premature engine wear.

Engine wear typically happens when you start the engine cold and it’s warming up, so it’s really important
for the engine oil to get to work right away. 0W-20 is a very low-viscosity oil that’s specially formulated to
quickly reach critical engine components when the engine is started. It also helps the engine use less fuel.
The zero in 0W-20 doesn’t mean zero viscosity; it means superior low-temperature performance.

Honda has been developing and testing engines for a number of years now with the expectation that
someday 0W-20 would become the oil of choice. It’s been used in many Honda models sold in Europe and
Japan since 2001 with no reported problems, and it’s been the factory fill for all Insights and Civic Hybrids
sold in the U.S.