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How can you make a car last 500,000 miles?
I’m taking over my Grandpa’s old car and, suffice it to say, there’s a lot of miles on it. I want it to last as long as possible, and max out the mileage as much as I can. How do I make it last up to, say, 500,000 miles?
Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a great question! The truth is, there’s no one secret, but the following tips can help your car last for years to come:
- Keep the car’s interior and exterior clean
- Regularly check the engine to make sure it’s running to the best it can
- Use high-quality gasoline and never, ever drive on empty
- Drive as carefully as you can
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