Get Your Student’s Car College Ready With These 5 Easy Tips

As millions of college students across the country prepare to go back to college over the next few weeks, it's important to make sure that your student's vehicle is in good working condition for the new school year.

Additionally, it may also be a good idea to teach your child some of the most basic car maintenance tips, which can help them save money by avoiding the hefty fees that come along with going to a professional mechanic.

With the help of our friends from Levine Auto & Truck Parts, we've compiled this list of 5 ways to help your student get their car college ready:

1) Tire pressure. Teach your child how to use a pressure gauge so that they can inflate or deflate their tires accordingly. Maintaining good tire pressure can reduce wear on your tires and help maintain gas mileage. 

2) Changing the oil. Your child should also know how to routinely check and change their car's oil to keep the engine in good condition. It's recommended that they do this at least once a month. 

3) Checking the fluids. In addition to motor oil, your child needs to be keeping an eye on the other fluids their car relies on such as coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. 

4) Looking under the hood. Things like the car's engine, belts, and hoses are susceptible to wear due to regular use, so have your child periodically check under the hood to inspect their condition.

5) Keeping it clean. A car could always use a good bath, so make sure your child is giving their vehicle a nice, thorough wash and wax every few weeks to eliminate dirt, salt buildup, and any other nasty things lying above or below the surface.

Levine Auto & Truck Parts is one of the state's largest after-market auto and truck parts suppliers with four warehouses and more than 150,000 part numbers in stock. Did you know they're also now offering curbside pickup too? Just order your auto parts online at levineauto.com and pick them up at one of their eight locations! No shipping costs, easy returns, and convenient pickup on your schedule.

Stop by one of their eight locations today or shop online at levineauto.com.