How to Take Care of an Older Car

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Older cars can be really easy to take care of because most of them are so basic there is nothing on them to go wrong but in order to do this effectively there are some things you need to know

Steps

1. 1
   Start the car regularly to prevent the engine from becoming worn.

   
   
2. 2
   Get it serviced regularly.
3. 3
   If it starts developing rust take care of it immediately because it significantly weakens the body.
4. 4
   As for a car that has been sitting for seven years or so.
5. 5
   Look for rust immediately.
6. 6
   Get the engine a badly needed tune up.
7. 7
   Replace the tires.
8. 8
   Get a general service.
9. 9
   Check the brakes.
10. 10
    Clean any dust or leaves or grass out of the engine bay.
11. 11
    Make sure it still starts.

    
    

Warnings

• Rust is very dangerous in older cars with iron body's if it is rusted have the rust cut out.

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