Owning a muscle car isn't all testosterone filled road trips, like with all other cars they also need maintenance. And in some cases they need more frequent and extensive maintenance work than your regular car.
Even though they're known as powerful cars and are deemed to be much tougher than other cars out there, they still need maintenance for them to remain in peak condition. And because of their high-performance engines the maintenance that needs to be done is much more complicated than the normal, generic tune-ups. You need to constantly monitor such things as the oil and cooling system among other things to be sure your engine won't explode when you push it to the red line.
Besides the engine, you should also check the car's battery. If you have a poorly maintained battery, it won't carry enough stored electricity to power up your car; thus making your alternator to work overtime charging your battery straining it and your engine. Always make sure that the level of sulphuric acid in the batteries is always at the recommended level, and always clean the battery terminals to make sure there is a proper connection.
Another vital part of your car you should always look after is the braking system. Muscle cars have massive engines that put out a couple of hundred horsepower that make it capable of going at high speeds, so it's also important that you will be able to stop effectively. Check if the brake pads aren't too worn-out, if the disc brakes don't have any cracks, the brake lines don't leak etc. It would not be a pretty sight if you slam your pristine-looking Ford Mustang into a wall because your brakes didn't hold.
Oil is the lifeblood of all engines - they provide proper lubrication to the thousands of moving parts in there. If neglected, the wear and tear of engine components will be inevitable. So before your piston rings are fried always check your oil level if it's enough, and always replace it after a few thousand miles. Synthetic engine oil is recommended for high performance engines because they can withstand much higher temperatures than regular engine oils.
These simple rules by our experts at Leland West Insurance may help your beloved muscle car to run smoothly and efficiently for many years. So do them already!
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