Simple factoidal: Most of the general public have absolutely no idea how hard they are on their vehicles; therefore, following a maintenance schedule is moot point under this “happy-nonchalantly-go-driving” mindset.
According to a recent AAA poll, a sad 6% of vehicle-owners have done most of their driving under severe conditions. Subsequently, 62% said they operated and/or created severe conditions in their vehicles.
Common behaviours the AAA considers to be “severe” include, but are not limited to:
-Driving on short trips of less than five miles in normal temperatures, or less than 10 miles in freezing temperatures.
-Driving in stop-and-go traffic in hot weather.
-Driving at speeds of less than 50 mph for long distances.
-Driving on roads that are dusty or muddy or have salt, sand or gravel spread on the surface.
-Towing a trailer or transporting items on a roof rack or in a cartop carrier.
Though carmakers have very different opinions on how to maintain their products for the inclement season, the AAA urges all to change their car’s filters and fluids and to inspect their components more often than usual. Under this obliviousness, it is highly crucial to take an honest account of your daily habits behind the wheel, learn what it is that your vehicle’s manufacturer considers “severe conditions,” and schedule your maintenance from there.
Tags: aaa, maintenance, safety
January 24th, 2010 at 12:54 am
“Driving at speeds of less than 50 mph for long distances” seriously?
June 24th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I didn’t understand the concluding part of your article, could you please explain it more?
June 29th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing
August 12th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Bereken zelf uw hypotheek. Hypotheek berekenen? Maak snel een indicatieve berekening van het maximale leenbedrag van uw hypotheek.
August 14th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Over de voor- en nadelen van het afsluiten van een lening zonder BKR-toetsing.
August 15th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
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September 5th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Migraine is hoofdpijn die in aanvallen komt. De hoofdpijn komt plotseling op, soms midden in de nacht zodat u er wakker van wordt. De pijn zit meestal aan
September 6th, 2010 at 3:46 am
Hoewel migraine op elke leeftijd voor het eerst kan optreden, begint dit type hoofdpijn meestal tussen de tien en veertig jaar. Bij de meeste mensen treedt