Freeway stop and go driving is considered severe driving conditions for most automobile manufacturers.

Practical Tips On Vehicle Preventative Maintenance from EZ Lube

EZ Lube knows that the key to making informed decisions about your vehicle’s preventative maintenance is reliant upon a thorough understanding of how automotive components work and, the impact that wear can have both on vehicle safety issues and repair costs.

Therefore, EZ Lube is providing this Auto Facts information to help you gain a better understanding of how the vehicle parts work and the types of wear you can expect under normal or severe driving conditions.

However, you should also consult your vehicle manual and review your vehicle manufacturer’s suggested preventative maintenance schedule to help determine the best course of action for your vehicle.

Normal vs Severe
Before you read any further, take this simple survey.

• Do you drive in stop and go traffic?
• Do you make frequent short trips?
• Do you drive in extreme temperatures?
• Do you tow or haul?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then according to most automotive manufacturers, the driving conditions for your vehicle would be considered “Severe Operating Conditions”. Most of us would consider several of these to be normal, everyday conditions. This means our vehicles are exposed to more stress than we are aware of.

It’s important to keep this in mind when reviewing your manufacturer’s suggested intervals for preventative maintenance, otherwise you may be under-maintaining your vehicle if you only follow the suggestions under “Normal Operating Conditions”.