Make your Car Last 250K miles

Here is a great article that was on MSN today.

Some of the highlights:

Hanging on to your car longer means:

* Fewer Car Payments
* Lower insurance costs
* Time to save for the next car

How to get the most from your car:

* Follow the maintenance schedule
* Be alert for recalls
* Take it easy on the engine
* Be diligent with oil changes
* With every oil change, check the fluids, belts, tire tread and hoses.
* Have a fill-up routine.
* Find a good mechanic or become one.
* Do a walk-around everytime you get in.
* Drive defensively.
* Keep it clean and waxed.
* Know when to fold.
* Refuse to care what other people think.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/MakeYourCarLast250000Miles.aspx?page=1