Oil Change Coupons: Summer Maintenance Schedule

When temperatures begin to climb above the 90 degree mark, a car, truck or SUV engine can experience additional demands and drain upon the engine's ability to perform. The use of air conditioning to cool the vehicles interior could cause the engine to overheat while idling in traffic. This is especially true in areas on the country that are notorious for long delays and congestion on their expressways during the morning and afternoon rush hours; and unfortunately most of these roads are in states located in the south west region of the country, beloved for their warmer climates. Drivers are forced to deal with bottle necks and construction delays, sitting inside their idling, air conditioned automobiles, biding their time, burning up fuel and hoping their engine does not overheat.

Oil change coupons have become a sought after discount option many drivers choose to make use of as often as they are available for redemption. The economy is in questionable shape right now and drivers are eager to protect the investment they have made in their car or truck. One of the best ways to do so is to schedule regular maintenance appointments at an establishment that employs technicians certified to work on both foreign and domestic vehicles of every make, model and age. For the owners of the newer fuel efficient cars it is recommended by the manufacturer the vehicle is serviced every 3,000 or so miles to keep the engine functioning at an optimal level. Because these newer automobiles have more frequent service appointments, the use of oil change coupons would seem to be both a logical and financially responsible decision when redeeming them for service preformed on the vehicle.

While some people may opt to avoid the expense of a new vehicle, and the additional financial obligation of a monthly car payment that comes with the purchase of one, and instead keep their older (paid for) car, it may be wise in the warmer months to lower the number of miles between maintenance checks, from 6,000-3-4,000 miles. Oil is responsible for lubricating the engines moving parts, as well as keeping the engine parts cool (due to friction), while the filter removes contaminates and foreign debris, so as the vehicle ages and parts wear down, a little TLC may be able to prevent costly repairs. So, drivers of older vehicles may be wise to make use of those oil change coupons, too.

Drivers should always watch for warning lights signaling trouble and check their fluid levels regularly, but in summer months they need to do so more frequently in order to avoid engine trouble and costly repairs brought on by a vehicle overheating in the hot summer sun. A little extra attention paid to the car now, could prevent a breakdown alongside a road and lost hours spent waiting for the arrival of a tow truck to collect both car and driver and deliver them to a repair facility.