I just had the brake rotors of my Plymouth Barracuda replaced. How do I make sure that the rotors and calipers will last longer?

The brake rotors typically last for years before they'll require replacement or repair. To ensure that they'll last longer, you have to be updated with the recommended maintenance. At least once a year, have your brakes inspected. Don't let the brake pads get too thin or wear out completely before you replace these brake components. Severely worn brake pads can put more stress on the rotors and cause damage. Also, your driving habits will affect the life expectancy or service life of the brake parts. Aggressive driving can contribute to accelerated brake wear. As much as possible, you should avoid hard braking and the stop-and-go grind. Maintaining a constant speed and keeping a safe distance will help.

Somebody told me that driving frequently in short trips or distances break down oil faster and shorten its service life. Is this true?

When you often drive in short distances or short trips, the oil's life may be shortened. This is because oil may fail to get to the optimal operating temperatures during a short time of driving. As an effect, oil may be diluted by water (due to condensation) and combustion byproducts like smoke. This will affect the life of the oil.

Some people claim that synthetic oil isn't good for seals, that this may cause the seal to break or fail. Is this true?

This was an issue many years ago when synthetic oil was fairly new in the market. Now, however, this type of oil has been designed for better engine protection. It has better quality and advanced formula. If seals would fail or break, it's not the fault of the synthetic oil. It's most likely because of age or other issues with the engine. To better protect the seals, you may use synthetic oil with additives that help prevent the deterioration of seals and oil leaks.

How will I know if the transmission fluid of my A/T Plymouth is already breaking down? What are the tell-tale signs?

You can usually tell when you shift gears. It may take a while for you to shift gears and the usually smooth ride with your automatic transmission vehicle may feel sluggish. This could happen when the transmission fluid isn't able to cover other parts of the transmission assembly because the fluid is breaking down. This would result in lack of proper lubrication. In this case, you'll to check the fluid and assess its quality. Take time to check your transmission fluid to avoid severe problems and hassles with vehicle transmission. The owner's manual can be your guide for transmission fluid inspection. Aside from keeping track of the transmission fluid level, you should also check the color of the fluid. If it's already cloudy or dark, then consider a fluid exchange. If the fluid smells burnt, then make sure that the fluid will be replaced as soon as possible.

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