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The $50,000 Car Maintenance Secret Dealers Don't Want You to Know
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Jul 7, 2025
🚗 SHOCKING TRUTH: Your car is engineered to last 500,000+ miles, but 99% of owners never reach it. Here's why. In this video, I reveal the 15 game-changing maintenance secrets that separate cars that die at 100K from those that cruise past 500K. These aren't just tips - they're the exact blueprint used by the 1% of car owners who achieve legendary mileage. What You'll Learn ✅ The OIL CHANGE LIE that's costing you thousands ✅ Why 10,000-mile intervals are designed to sell you a new car ✅ The "silent killer" maintenance task 80% of drivers ignore ✅ How to prevent the $8,000 timing belt disaster ✅ The complete 500K mile maintenance schedule ✅ Why this approach saves $100,000+ over 20 years 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more money-saving car secrets that challenge everything you've been told! 👍 LIKE this video if it opened your eyes to a new way of car ownership 💬 COMMENT below: What maintenance have you been putting off? Car maintenance schedule, how to make car last 500000 miles, oil change intervals, transmission service, timing belt replacement, car longevity secrets, automotive maintenance tips, prevent engine failure, car ownership costs, vehicle maintenance guide, mechanic secrets, car repair prevention, automotive care, engine longevity, car maintenance myths Social Proof 📊 PROVEN RESULTS: This maintenance approach has helped thousands of car owners avoid expensive repairs and achieve incredible mileage. Join the community of smart car owners who've broken free from endless car payments! Additional Resources 🔧 FREE RESOURCES:
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What if I told you that the difference
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between a car that dies at 100,000 mi
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and one that cruises past 500,000 isn't
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luck, it's knowledge. I'm about to
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shatter everything you think you know
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about car maintenance. See, there's a
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reason why some people drive the same
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car for decades while others are
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constantly at the dealership writing
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checks. And it's not what the
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manufacturers want you to believe. By
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the end of this video, you'll have the
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exact blueprint that separates the 1% of
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car owners who achieve legendary mileage
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from the 99% who don't. But here's the
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catch. Most of what you've been told
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about car care is either incomplete or
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flatout wrong. Hit that subscribe button
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right now because this information could
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literally save you tens of thousands of
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dollars over your lifetime. The
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foundation. Let me start with a story
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that'll blow your mind. Last month, a
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customer rolled into my shop driving a
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2003 Honda Accord with 547,000
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mi on the odometer. Not only was it
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still running, but it was running better
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than most cars with 50,000 mi. When I
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asked him his secret, he pulled out a
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worn notebook and said, "It's not about
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spending more money. It's about being
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smarter with your maintenance." Here's
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what most people don't understand. Your
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car is designed to last 300,000 to
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500,000 mi. Yes, you heard that right.
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The problem isn't the engineering. It's
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the maintenance myths that are literally
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killing your engine. Today, I'm going to
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give you the 15 gamechanging habits that
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will transform your relationship with
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your vehicle forever. But first, let's
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destroy the biggest lie in automotive
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history. Math Buster, the oil change
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lie. Here's the truth that'll make you
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angry. Those 10,000mi oil change
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intervals, they're not designed to
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protect your engine. They're designed to
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sell you a new car. Think about it
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logically. Who benefits when your engine
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dies at 150,000 mi? The manufacturer who
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gets to sell you another car. The oil
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companies who partnered with them to
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extend these intervals aren't paying
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your repair bills. You are. I've
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personally torn down hundreds of
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engines, and I can tell you with
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absolute certainty, every single engine
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that followed those extended intervals
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showed premature wear, sludge buildup,
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and catastrophic damage that could have
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been prevented. Here's what actually
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works. 3,000 to 4,000 mi with
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conventional oil, 5,000 to 6,000 with
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full synthetic. Period. End of
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discussion. But here's the kicker. The
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type of oil matters more than the brand.
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Always use the viscosity specified in
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your owner's manual. 5W30 isn't the same
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as 0W20. And using the wrong viscosity
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can destroy your engine, even with
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frequent changes. If you take away just
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one thing from this video, let it be
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this. Short oil change intervals are
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insurance policies for your engine.
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Would you rather spend $40 every few
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months or $8,000 on a new engine? The
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silent killer. Now, let's talk about the
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maintenance task that 80% of drivers
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completely ignore until it's too late.
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Transmission service. Your transmission
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is like the heart of your car's
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drivetrain. Unlike your engine, which
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gives you warning signs when something's
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wrong, transmissions die suddenly and
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expensively. Here's what's happening
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inside your transmission right now.
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Every time you shift gears, microscopic
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metal particles are created. These
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particles circulate in your transmission
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fluid, like liquid sandpaper, gradually
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wearing down your clutches and bands.
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The manufacturer says lifetime fluid.
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That's code for lifetime of the warranty
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period. After that, you're on your own.
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Smart car owners do a drain and fill
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every 30,000 mi. Not a flush, a drain
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and fill. Flushing an old, neglected
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transmission can actually dislodge
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debris and cause immediate failure. And
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here's the pro tip. Always use the exact
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fluid specified by your manufacturer.
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Using generic ATF is like putting the
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wrong blood type in your body. It might
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work temporarily, but it'll cause
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long-term damage. The cooling system
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secret. Let me share something that even
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experienced mechanics often get wrong.
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Coolant isn't just antifreeze. Modern
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coolant is a complex chemical cocktail
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that protects your engine from
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corrosion, cavitation, and electrolysis.
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After 5 years, regardless of mileage,
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your coolant becomes acidic. Once that
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happens, it stops protecting and starts
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destroying. I've seen coolant so acidic
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it ate through aluminum radiators like
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battery acid. Here's the maintenance
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schedule that actually works. Flush your
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coolant every 5 years or 75,000 mi,
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whichever comes first. Use only OEM spec
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coolant. Never mix colors or brands. And
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here's something most people don't know.
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If your coolant is brown, black, or has
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particles floating in it, you're already
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in trouble. That's not just old coolant.
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That's internal engine damage happening
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in real time. The timing belt truth.
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Now, let's talk about the single most
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expensive mistake car owners make.
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Ignoring the timing belt. Here's what
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happens when a timing belt breaks. In
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interference engines, which is most
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modern cars, the pistons slam into the
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valves at full speed. The result,
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complete engine destruction. The timing
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belt replacement interval isn't a
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suggestion. It's a countdown to
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catastrophe. Most manufacturers
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recommend 60,000 to 100,000 mi. But
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here's what they don't tell you. Heat,
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oil contamination, and time degrade the
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belt, even if you don't drive much. Pro
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tip, when you replace the timing belt,
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always replace the water pump,
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tensioner, and idler pulleys at the same
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time. It's called preventive
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maintenance, and it's the difference
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between an $800 job and an $8,000
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disaster. The fuel system breakdown.
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Here's a maintenance item that's become
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critically important with modern fuel
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systems. The fuel filter and fuel system
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cleaning. Today's gasoline contains up
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to 10% ethanol, which acts like a
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solvent in your fuel system. Over time,
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it dissolves rubber seals, creates
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deposits, and can cause fuel pump
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failure. Here's your fuel system
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maintenance blueprint. Replace fuel
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filter every 30,000 mi. Use top tier
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gasoline with detergent additives. Add
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fuel system cleaner every 15,000 mi.
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Never let your tank run below 1 quarter
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full. That last point is crucial. Your
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fuel pump is cooled by the gasoline in
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your tank. Running on empty overheats
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the pump and shortens its life from
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200,000 miles to 100,000 miles. The
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breathing system. Let's talk about
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something that directly affects your
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engine's power and longevity. The air
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filtration system. Your engine is
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essentially a giant air pump. It needs
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clean air to run efficiently, and dirty
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air filters are like making your engine
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run a marathon while breathing through a
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straw. Here's what most people don't
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realize. There are actually three
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filters in your car that need regular
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attention. Engine air filter every
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12,000 to 15,000 mi. Cabin air filter
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every 12,000 to 15,000 mi. PCV system
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often forgotten but crucial. The PCV
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positive crankcase ventilation system
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prevents pressure buildup in your
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engine. When it fails, you get oil
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leaks, excessive oil consumption, and
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engine damage. Replace the PCV valve
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every 30,000 mi. It's a $15 part that
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prevents $1,500 in damage. The ignition
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system. Now, let's talk about the
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ignition system. The electrical heart of
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your engine. Modern spark plugs can last
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100,000 mi. But here's what the
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manufacturers don't tell you. Waiting
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until failure means you're already
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losing power and fuel economy. Here's
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the replacement schedule that actually
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works. Platinum plugs, 60,000 mi.
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Aridium plugs, 100,000 mi. Copper plugs,
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30,000 mi. But here's the pro tip. When
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you replace spark plugs, always replace
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the ignition coils, too, if they're over
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100,000 mi. Weak coils can destroy new
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plugs in just a few thousand mi. The
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brake system. Let's talk about the most
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critical safety system in your car, the
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brakes. Most people think brake
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maintenance is just replacing pads and
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rotors. That's like thinking heart
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health is just about cholesterol. Brake
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fluid is the lifeblood of your braking
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system. Here's the science. Brake fluid
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is hyroscopic, meaning it absorbs
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moisture from the air. Water and brake
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fluid lowers the boiling point from 400°
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Fahrenheit to potentially 200° F. When
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your brakes get hot, that water boils,
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creating air bubbles that cause brake
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failure. Flush your brake fluid every 2
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years. No exceptions. Use a brake fluid
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tester. They cost $25 and could save
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your life. If your fluid tests above 3%
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moisture content, flush it immediately.
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The drivetrain. For those of you with
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rearwheel drive, all-wheel drive, or
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four-wheel drive vehicles, let's talk
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about differential and transfer case
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maintenance. These components transfer
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power from your transmission to your
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wheels, and they're filled with
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heavyduty gear oil that breaks down over
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time. Here's what happens when you
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neglect differential maintenance. The
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gear oil becomes contaminated with metal
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particles, loses its lubricating
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properties, and causes expensive gear
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damage. Service intervals. Rear
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differential every 30,000 to 50,000 mi.
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Front differential every 30,000 to
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50,000 mi. Transfer case every 30,000
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mi. Always use the manufacturer
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specified gear oil. The viscosity and
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additive package are engineered for your
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specific differential design. The
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sensors and electronics. Modern cars
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have hundreds of sensors that control
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everything from fuel delivery to
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emissions. Two sensors that directly
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affect longevity deserve special
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attention. The mass air flow MF sensor
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and oxygen sensors. The MAF sensor
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measures incoming air so your engine
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computer can calculate the correct fuel
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mixture. When it gets dirty, your engine
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runs rich or lean, causing poor
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performance and potential engine damage.
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Clean your MMAF sensor every 30,000 mi
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with only MAF sensor cleaner. Never use
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carburetor cleaner or brake cleaner.
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They'll destroy the sensor. Oxygen
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sensors monitor exhaust gases and help
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optimize fuel mixture. They typically
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last 60,000 to 100,000 mi, but
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contaminated fuel or oil consumption can
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kill them early. The body and
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undercarriage. Here's something that
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separates cars that last 500,000 mi from
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those that don't, protecting the body
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and undercarriage from corrosion. Rust
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is the silent killer of high mileage
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vehicles. It doesn't matter how well you
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maintain the engine if the car literally
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falls apart around it. Your corrosion
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prevention strategy. Wash the
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undercarriage monthly, especially in
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winter. Apply rust proofing treatment
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annually. Fix paint chips immediately.
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Keep drain holes clear. If you live in
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the salt belt, this isn't optional. Road
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salt will destroy your car faster than
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any mechanical failure ever could. The
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maintenance schedule. Now, let me give
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you the ultimate maintenance schedule
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that will take your car to 500,000 mi
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and beyond. Every 3,000 to 5,000 mi. Oil
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and filter change. Visual inspection of
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belts and hoses. Check fluid levels
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every 15,000 mi. Rotate tires. Check
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alignment. Inspect brake pads every
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30,000 mi. Transmission service.
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Differential service. Replace air
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filters. Clean MF sensor. Replace PCV
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valve every 60,000 mi. Replace spark
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plugs platinum. Replace timing belt
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chain if due. Replace coolant every
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100,000 mi. Replace spark plugs iridium.
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Replace ignition coils. Major inspection
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of all systems. Here's the secret
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weapon. Keep detailed records. Every
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service, every repair, every
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observation. This log book will become
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your car's medical history and your
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guide to preventing problems before they
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happen. The cost analysis. Let's talk
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numbers because this is where it gets
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really interesting. Average car payment
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in America, $650 per month. Average car
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ownership period, 6 years. Total cost,
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$46,800.
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Now, let's look at the 500,000 mi
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maintenance approach. Annual maintenance
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cost, $1,200 to $1,800 over 20 years,
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$24,000 to $36,000. Plus, initial car
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cost $25,000 to $35,000. total $49,000
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to $71,000 for 20 years. But here's the
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kicker. Most people buy three to four
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cars in that same 20-year period,
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spending $140,000 to $187,000.
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The maintenance approach doesn't just
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save money, it saves massive amounts of
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money while giving you a more reliable
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vehicle. Understanding how your car
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works makes you a more informed consumer
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and helps you spot problems early. But
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most importantly, you break free from
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the consumer cycle. You're no longer a
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car payment prisoner. you're not
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constantly researching new cars or
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dealing with depreciation anxiety. So,
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there you have it, the complete
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blueprint for 500,000 mile vehicle
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ownership. These aren't just maintenance
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tips, they're a philosophy of ownership
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that can literally change your financial
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future. If this video helped you
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maintaining your vehicle, subscribe to
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my channel for more likely
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