The average age of a typical vehicle on the road today is a record-breaking 11.5 years according to a recent study by the IHS Automotive. There are plenty of ways to ensure the life of your car and keep it on the road longer while getting the most bang for your buck.
Professional racecar driver Arie Luyendyk, Jr. spends a lot of time on the racetrack and is available to share his perspective on car care while offering tips to motorists for easy projects they can do at home to save money and extend the life of their cars.
Learning these handy automotive tips from a pro will enable your viewers to avoid throwing money away when it comes to their cars. Arie will discuss tell-tale signs for carbon buildup and how to keep cars in peak condition including:
- Easy projects like keeping the battery in good shape and checking the oil.
- How to make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly.
- How to check the tire tread depth and tire pressure.
- If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly.
- Why a tune-up is important to have done before winter sets in. Winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling.
Arie will also share what to do when carbon builds up in the fuel system, causing the engine to lose power and fuel efficiency. A new professional-grade fuel system cleaning kit that can improve your car’s power and performance by removing carbon build-up from the entire fuel and intake system. Something as simple as this takes five minutes and can make a big difference in how your car runs and how efficient it is.
ABOUT: Arie Luyendyk, Jr. (Li-en-Dike) is the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Arie Jr. has been racing nearly all his life. Beginning with go-karts at age ten and progressing through the ranks, he has competed in various racing series and events, including the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Daytona. Most notably, the Scottsdale, AZ-based driver was a Championship contender in each of his four full seasons of Indy Lights from 2003 to 2006, with a win at Chicagoland in 2008. Arie currently drives the #25 GUNK Pro 2 truck in the TORC series and also took home the Off Road Truck Racing bronze medal at this year’s X Games in Austin.
This interview is provided by RSC Chemical Solutions.
