Your trusty Dodge Colt needs your utmost care and maintenance to make it work for a couple of years more. This subcompact car is easy and inexpensive to maintain unlike other vehicles. However, it is important that you have the proper know-how on taking care of this vehicle to ensure that you will not do more harm to it than good. Here's a list of what you can do at home to keep your Dodge Colt always on the go.

There is no better way to ensure that your engine is in good condition than by performing preventive cleaning. Keeping your engine always clean restores your engine parts, making them less prone to replacement. If you want to save a lot of money from repairs and replacement, you should practice carbon cleaning regularly. A dirty engine is usually caused by carbon deposits, which can threaten your vehicle performance.

Your vehicle's engine oil is one of the essential fluids in your vehicle. That's why it is important that it is always fresh and filled up. The engine oil is fortified with additives that do not only combat metal-on-metal friction and heat but also fight the soot, exhaust gases, and unburned fuel that enter the crankcase. When this happens, the metal parts of your vehicle will quickly bend and wear out. Same goes with your oil filter. It is important that the filter is replaced every year or when your odometer hits the 12,000-mile mark.

Same with your oil filter, the fuel filter also needs to be regularly replaced. This part is always at work when your ignition is on and the fuel pump is active. It is responsible for preventing impurities from clogging the injectors. You should change your fuel filter every two years or every 24,000 miles. If neglected, it can cause worse problems that are costly and more complicated to replace. It can also affect the performance of your vehicle.

As with all the other fluids of your vehicle, take time to check the reservoir or the dipstick of your power-steering fluid. It is important to give it proper consideration because it is responsible for keeping the system lubricated. Make sure that you use only the manufacturer's suggested fluid type. You can refer to your car manual to check this. Whenever you change your oil, check the power-steering fluid and top it off when necessary.

One of the most important parts of your vehicle that is often overlooked is the battery. No matter how you keep your car components clean and working fine, if your battery is no longer in good condition, you won't be able to drive your car. You may want to consider upgrading to advanced-technology batteries when you can afford it for longer life and more consistent performance. After all, you will need to replace your battery every four or five years.

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