It feels great to won a car, but expenses can be skyrocketing too. Besides, in abnormal circumstances like rising cost of gases, owners really need to keep their coupe in top shape. Otherwise, every drop of money one makes would be wasted to maintain the car - in which case, it would be more feasible to forget about driving at all.





Here are 12 tips from WikiHow to keep your coupe in top condition:



Change the oil and its filter regularly after every 3,000 - 5,000 miles drive. It will improve your gas mileage and protect your engine.



Change the air filter regularly. Dirty, dusty filter lowers gas mileage and causes an engine to stall.



Flush the power steering fluid, brake fluid, and transmission fluids every two years.



Flush the cooling system every two years. A poorly maintained cooling system can accumulate rust and sediment in the system, which can ultimately lead to engine damage or breakdown.



Monitor your brake pad thickness. This can damage your brake rotors and possibly your calipers as well.



Rotate the tires twice a year or every 6,000 miles. It can help reduce uneven wear and tear on the tread, thus extending the life of the tires.



Keep the tires inflated. Under-inflated tires can reduce the tire life by 15% and will slightly decrease your gas mileage, perhaps by 10%.



Keep the front end aligned. It can extend the life of your tires and will keep the tread even for increased safety.



Get your car off to a good start every time you drive it. This reduces the strain on the engine while the oil is still cold and thicker.



Use your parking brake regularly. It helps keep the brakes adjusted in the rear of the car and makes them last longer.



Wash your car regularly if you want to avoid corrosion related repairs the need for which arises if your car is not kept clean.



Via: LifeHacker.com