A Daughter's Book of Secrets. Robin K. Johnson

Tighten the lug nuts, starting with one; then moving to the one opposite it, and so on . . .

      • Place the flat tire where the spare was located

      • Replace the jack and lug wrench in their proper locations

      • Carefully inspect your work area and make sure that you're not leaving anything

      • Continue on to your destination, and have the flat tire repaired

      Tires

      It is important that you rotate you rotate the tires on your car once every three to four months. This will allow your tires to wear in an even patter and save on your having to purchase one tire at varying times.

      This is something that will take you 25 minutes to do on your own or less than $20.00 if you go to a tire shop and have it done. OR you could give me a call and I can do it for you and we can have lunch together after I am done doing this and washing your car.

      • The first time you rotate the tires—do it in an X pattern.

      • The next time you rotate the tires—do it front to rear and rear to front

      • The following time you rotate your tires—do it in the X pattern again

      • The next time you rotate the tires—it is time to take a penny and check the tread wear

      • If Abe’s head in not buried in the tread, it is time to replace those tires which have been worn down

      Changing Oil

      This is something which should be done on a regular basis. Well, that is if you want your car to last through the last of your payments. Take your car to have the oil changed based on the manufacturer’s system: every 3 months or 3,000 miles or 5 months or 5,000 miles.

      Spending the $36.00 to get to get this done will save you thousands of dollars in the long run if you do not do it. It only takes 30 minutes out of one day every 3 or 5 months.