Tips for Maintaining Your SUV in the Big City

Sport Utility Vehicles, better known as SUVs are a very popular vehicle choice across the country. SUVs have added utility over typical sedans, they can carry additional cargo, and tow or haul large loads. Millions of people drives SUVs on a daily basis. Though an SUV is typically considered an off road capable vehicle, most SUVs will be driven on roads rather than off road. SUVs are subject to the same wear and tear as any other vehicle. This wear and tear can escalate if the vehicle is used in big city driving situations.

Big city driving or city driving can be detrimental to your vehicle. The typical stop and go nature of city driving is hard on any vehicle. Furthermore, city driving can be tough on your vehicle for other reasons such as poor air quality, constant short trips, and more.

It is relatively well known that city driving is demanding on your vehicle. However, there are a few simple tips that you can follow to keep your SUV in perfect running condition for years to come regardless of the demanding city driving that your vehicle encounters on a daily basis.

First, make sure your check your tire pressure. Low tire pressure can lead to a few different problems. Low tire pressure will reduce your fuel mileage. Additionally, low tire pressure will increase the likelihood of a tire blowout from a pothole impact. A tire blowout could also results in a damage wheel.

Second, change your air filter yearly. The dirty air conditions that are typically associated with city driving will lead to a clogged air filter if it is not changed on a regular basis.

Use quality fuel. A top quality gasoline from a supplier that is listed as a top tier supplier will help to keep the internals of your engine deposit free. You can find a list of top tier gasoline suppliers on-line. Several are likely to be available in your area and a top tier gas is not usually any more expensive than a lesser gasoline.

Change your oil frequently. The stop and go driving and short trips that you are likely to encounter in city driving can be detrimental to your oil. Short trips can lead to fuel dilution of the oil and water condensing within the oil. Both of these conditions affect the oil's ability to properly lubricate.

Consider gasoline additive designed to clean the intake and remove deposits from your vehicle. The gasoline additive is cheap assurance that the internals of your engine are in pristine condition.

Inspect your brakes regularly. Stop and go driving can be tough on your brakes. Inspect them for wear each year and replace as needed.

Replace your spark plugs. Spark plugs can become dirty and can foul out if not replaced on a regular basis. The demanding city driving is likely to leave additional deposits on the spark plugs and will likely lead to a need for replacement.

Replace your cabin filter. The cabin filter removes odors and pollutants from the air before it enters your vehicle. By replacing the filter the interior air quality will be greatly increased thus reducing the harmful smog and odors present in city situations.

By following the simple tips listed above, your SUV will continue to perform as expected. The demanding environment of city driving takes its toll on any vehicle, but you can eliminate the additional wear by following a few simple steps.