If your car is getting older, it is important that you take care of it well so it will last longer. This is especially true if you do not have enough money right now to get a new car. To help you, below are two types of maintenance you should do.

Check Tires

It is important that you check your tires periodically for wear and tear. The last thing you want to have happen is to have a flat tire while you are out and about, especially if you are driving fast on a freeway. A tire blowout can lead to a very serious car accident that may also affect other drivers.

One thing to watch for is the tread on each car. To help with this, use a nickel and stick it in between the treads. If the tread goes up to the middle of the nickel, then you are fine. If the tread does not, then you need to consider changing your tires.

If only one or two of your tires have low tread you should still consider changing out all four tires at the same time. This way you will have even tread on all tires. You could also take your car to a tire shop to have your tires checked. They can do a close inspection to see if you need any type of tire repair or if you need to replace the tires.

Change Oil

If you have not been changing your oil on a regular basis you need to have your car's oil changed now. This is because oil is used to keep your engine's internal components lubricated. Oil gets thicker as it ages, which will make it more difficult for the oil to flow through the engine. Also, when oil becomes dirty it contains small dirt fragments that can damage your engine's internal components. If you do not have enough oil and there is no lubrication at all, this will cause a lot of friction on the engine's components, which will lead to damage.

Check your car owner's manual to determine how often you need to change the oil. This manual will also tell you what type of oil you need to use.

Take your car to a mechanic to have it tuned up and maintained. They can check your tires and change your oil, as well as tune up your car. The mechanic can also give you more maintenance tips.