HOUSTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- William White of Lawrenceville, Georgia
really knows how to take care of his vehicle. On August 29, William drove his
1995 Chevy pickup truck into Lube 3000, a Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change
Center, for its one million-mile oil change. Regular oil changes every 3,000
miles top William's list for maintaining the extraordinary life of his truck.
What about your car maintenance list? The goal of National Car Care Month
is to advance the benefits of cleaner air, energy conservation, safer roads,
and consumer savings through proper car maintenance. Although Car Care Month
is generally celebrated in October to help prepare drivers for the winter
season, basic car care maintenance should be provided throughout the year to
maintain the full driving potential of your car. William White had regular,
basic maintenance performed on his vehicle, and was rewarded by having a
smooth running truck. You could have similar results for your vehicle.
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company (NYSE: PZL) offers the following quick list
of tips to assist you in maintaining and celebrating the life of your car:
-- Change your oil regularly at 3,000-mile intervals, especially if you
drive under severe conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, in hot or
cold weather, or in dusty or muddy conditions, or if you take frequent
short trips, tow trailers, drive in areas where road salts are used or
live in a coastal area.
-- Be sure to get your annual emissions inspection to ensure that your
car's emission control equipment is functioning properly.
-- Read your owners manual for detailed safety and maintenance
information.
-- Maintain detailed service histories, and communicate with your
mechanic, providing a detailed account of your car's history and
symptoms.
-- Wash and wax your vehicle regularly to keep it looking good inside and
out. When used properly car dressings can revitalize many parts of
your car, such as weather beaten convertible tops and vinyl roofs.
-- Keep the engine clean. Oil and fluid leaks will be easy to spot, and
a clean engine will run cooler and is easy to repair and maintain.
-- Celebrate the life of your vehicle!
Paying attention to your car's maintenance needs has many benefits. As
William White knows well, you can extend the life of your car or truck,
improve air quality, reduce negative health impacts due to emission
pollutants, and save money.
SOURCE Pennzoil-Quaker State Company
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Gordon Dunn of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company,
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