When it comes to car maintenance and ownership, there are a lot of myths circulating that are just plain wrong. And a lot of them have been passed down for generations — precious wisdom passed down to us by our forefathers to help prevent the expensive repairs. With today’s modern cars, many of these rules are seriously outdated, and often a waste of money.
To help save you money and become a better car owner, here are TFLcar’s top 5 car myths that are commonly believed to be true.
Myth #5 – Change the oil every 3,000 miles
Myth #4 – Your car needs a new set of tires, but you can only afford two tires. The new tires should be put on the front for the best traction.
Myth #3 – Before the first start of the day, you should start your car and let it warm up slowly by idling it for five minutes before driving off.
Myth #2 – To save fuel on a warm day, switch the AC off and lower the windows to cool the car when driving.
Myth #1 – Using the transmission to slow your speed on a downhill descent is more efficient and offers better speed control than using the brakes.