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|  | Dear Customer,
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's something special about fall. Maybe it's the crisp air, the multi-colored leaves—or the fact that you can get pumpkin-flavored everything.
But the autumn-induced sensory overload can make it easy to forget that winter is just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare everything, including your car, for the colder weather that lies ahead.
With that in mind, we're devoting this month's newsletter to fall car care. We start with our feature: 10 Bad Habits That Could Be Ruining Your Car. Instead of talking about what you should do to maintain your vehicle, we're taking a different approach by discussing what you shouldn't do.
In our Advice From the Field Column, we cover the importance of having (and actually reading) your car's owner's manual. Inside the often-forgotten document, you'll find essential information, including technical specifications and the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. It's never a good idea to rely on a Google search for critical info like this.
Additional goodies include our Auto Shop Pop Quiz and the latest NASCAR Cup Series updates from Michael McDowell and the No. 34 CarParts.com Ford Mustang team. There's also an exclusive 8% coupon that will help you set your fall car care routine in motion.
With all the best Wishes, |  | Chief Mechanic & Technical Writer
CarParts.com |
|  |  | | 10 Bad Habits That Could Be Ruining Your Car | | ”It's easy to fall into unhealthy habits, such as watching too much Netflix and eating junk food all the time. When it comes to your car, you might also find yourself stuck in a cycle of less-than-desirable behaviors, such as skipping routine oil changes or ignoring strange noises from the undercarriage. ” Read Full Story |
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|  |  | Exactly when you should change engine oil is a controversial topic. The general rule of thumb is every 3 months/3,000 miles for conventional (non-synthetic) oil. We asked our followers on Twitter whether they change their oil that often—25% said yes and 75% said no.
What about you? Do you change your engine oil every 3 months/3,000 miles? Tell us why or why not by replying to the tweet above! |
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|  |  | | How often should you change your car's engine oil? |
| | A | Every 3 months/3,000 miles |
| | B | Every 5 months/5,000 miles |
| | C | Every 12 months/12,000 miles |
| | D | At the interval suggested by the vehicle manufacturer |
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| | Scroll down below to find out the correct answer. |
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|  |  | | CarParts.com Gives Autographed All-Star Open Bumper to Lucky Fan | | Congratulations to our winner of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet bumper used during the All-Star Open Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, @MattWillman! Matt is a huge NASCAR fan and enjoys attending races with his family. For the bumper that keeps on giving, it was only fitting for it to be signed by Michael McDowell and Bubba Wallace—bringing them together for one more combined act of goodwill at Daytona—and for the bumper to finally find its way home with a loyal NASCAR fan. Read Full Story |
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|  |  | | Correct Answer: D | One of the most common questions is: How often should I change my car's engine oil? The answer is not universal. Some engines use conventional oil while others use synthetic or a synthetic blend.
The best advice is to follow the interval suggested by the vehicle manufacturer. Usually, you'll find your vehicle's maintenance schedule either in the back of your owner's manual or in a separate, supplemental booklet. |
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