By dave burton

 Taking care of your car maintenance can be very rewarding if done properly so here's a list of seven toptips that can help you save money on your car parts and service.


1. A well tuned vehiclecan have a fuel consumption from 25% to 33% lower than a poorly tuned vehicle making a tune-up cheaper than driving without it, tuning your auto for better performance can save you between $150 and $250 per year.

2. Regardless of the number of miles the manual recommends a oil change and filter change you should change them every 3,000 miles. This is one of the most important factors in your engine's life since it's going to prolong your engine's life and you're going to save on engine car parts. The potential savings are $500 to $3000.

3. Dirty air filter means more gasoline used and reduces the engine's life so you should check it regularly, maybe monthly. The air filter can be cleaned by blowing it with a hose or can be replaced. You can save about $130 per year..

4. Using steel-belted radial

Read more: Tips To Save Money on Car Parts and Maintenance.