Monday Maintenance Tip: Severe Driving Conditions

 

Most vehicle manuals recommend that you service your vehicle more frequently if you drive in "severe" conditions. Most drivers are surprised at what counts for severe driving. In fact, for most drivers, "normal" driving habits are actually "severe"! 

 

"Severe" driving conditions include one or more of the following: 

 

 

	driving in stop and go traffic
	driving in extremely hot or cold temperatures
	driving at prolonged higher engine speeds
	taking multiple trips averaging 5 to 10 miles in length
	frequent cold start-ups and shut downs
	extensive engine idling
	towing and/or hauling heavy loads
	driving in dusty or muddy conditions
	driving in mountainous terrain

 

 

Protect your car with proper maintenance to counteract the effects of severe driving. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy of Jiffy Lube