Do you want to save even more money on car servicing expenses? It is possible to do certain small car services yourself with some research and guidance from a reliable source. Perhaps the easiest DIY car service to perform involves checking all fluid levels in your vehicle. Your battery needs water in it at all times. 

Your radiator needs water and coolant in it to function properly as well. Brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering and wiper fluids are all easily checked without the need of an auto care service provider if you know where to look. Oil change specials online might save you money, but performing a DIY oil change might save you even more. Older vehicles need oil changes approximately every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Newer vehicles need oil changes approximately every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

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Learn to Do Small Car Services Yourself
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Oil changes at a dealer or other service provider cost between approximately $20 and $100 each service. DIY oil changes, however, might only cost between approximately $25 and $40 depending on the type and quality of oil you buy.

Some car services are not possible to perform by yourself if you are not a certified trained auto mechanic.

Special equipment is needed for larger jobs, including motorized lifts, specialized power tools and specific size/shape hand tools. What are some other small car services you are able to perform on your own? 

Changing your air and fuel filters is possible by yourself if you are able to reach their locations without removing other larger parts. Changing spark plugs is another possible DIY car service you might be capable of performing on your own. Your vehicle also has numerous lights, which are required by law to be functional at all times. 

Replacing headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals and more are often relatively simple tasks you are capable of performing as DIY car services to save money today.

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