Jennifer Haugh
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
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C: (785) 438-0600
jhaugh@AAA-AlliedGroup.com
Shawn Steward
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
O: (316) 681-8333
C: (785) 409-0678
ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com
TOPEKA, Kan. – Oct. 3, 2017 – October is Car Care Month, and AAA Kansas is advising drivers to prepare their vehicle before Old Man Winter is knocking on the door. Vehicle maintenance is key, and there are a few simple things every driver can do to make sure their car is road-ready for the winter ahead. “Learning how to handle common maintenance issues is beneficial to anyone who gets behind the wheel,” said Shawn Steward, spokesperson for AAA Kansas. “Proper maintenance can extend the life of your vehicle and help prevent costly repairs.” In the past, vehicle maintenance needs were relatively simple and consistent across automakers. Today’s engineering advancements require less maintenance at less frequent intervals. Examples, AAA Kansas notes, include oil-change intervals now recommended at 5,000 to 10,000 or more miles, transmission fluids designed to last 100,000 miles and sealed batteries that never need to have fluid added. Even with these advancements, vehicles still require routine services that are important to maintaining the performance and safety of the vehicle. October is the perfect month to make sure your vehicle is winter ready. The weather is mild, and there is plenty of time to deal with the potentially costly repairs before winter weather sets in. To ensure your vehicle is properly maintained, AAA Kansas recommends that motorists:
When having your car serviced, follow the factory recommended maintenance schedule to avoid under- or over-maintaining your vehicle. Oil changes, tire rotations, changing transmission fluid, and replacing an air filter are the types of routine maintenance recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. The maintenance schedule for these services and more can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual.
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Shawn Steward
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
O: (316) 681-8333
C: (785) 409-0678
ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com