How To Save On Vehicle Running Costs

How do you check engine oil? You may be asking. Ensure your vehicle is on a flat surface and turned off. Lift the hood and retrieve the dip stick – this often has a yellow or red handle and an oil can symbol. 

NB: We are happy to check your oil for you at no cost at our location in Manukau City.

Wipe any existing oil off the dipstick with an old cloth then insert it into the tube. Pull it out and check where the oil line sits. If it is at or below the bottom line, it’s a signal you need to add engine oil. 

If you discover you do need to change the oil, ensure you use the right oil for your vehicle. Speak to us if you need assistance on this. To further care for your car, utilise friction-reducing oil which aids in preventing wear.

Tony Allen Auto Service will analyse areas such as your brakes, engine, drive belts, filters, and more. We focus on helping future proofing your vehicle to the best of our ability.

Did you know that you can save money on fuel by maintaining your tyre inflation levels? If your tyres are incorrectly inflated, they will generate too much heat, and consume more fuel. Both underinflated and overinflated tyres will wear down the tread at a faster rate, meaning you will need to replace your tyres more frequently. As well as this, incorrectly inflated tyres are more susceptible to damage.

For these reasons, you should maintain the level of air in your tyres, without overdoing it. You can check your tyre pressures for free at Tony Allen Auto Services.

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are two additional services required within the maintenance of your vehicle. This generally needs to be done annually on what type of conditions you drive on. This is one of the things we check and recommend if necessary
required within the maintenance of your vehicle. This generally needs to be done for every 10,000 kilometres of driving. These are one of the areas checked when you get a vehicle servicing.

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