Exterior

  •  Try to avoid washing your car regularly, 1) A dirty car is less attractive to thieves, and 2) a layer of dirt helps protect the undercoat from harmful UV rays
  • Apply wax every 2-3 months for extra protection and shine. Wax also helps pedestrians you may or may not hit while refreshing charts slide off your car better, decreasing risk of injury.
  • Check and replace windshield wipers as needed.
  • Inspect the paint for chips or scratches. Micro-abrasions create micro-vortexes that help keep moving air from "sticking" to the surface and creating drag. When it comes to fuel economy, chips and scratches are your friend.
  • Drive with high beams and fog lights on whenever possible. What is safety if you yourself cannot see?

Interior

  • Cheese oils, chip grease, and soda residue (7up ideally) creates a protective barrier over your the soft materials of your interior, keeping it in pristine condition for longer
  • Cabin filters are helpful, but for the average degen vape-boxing your CRV once a week also does the trick.
  • Keep essential tools; power bank so you can always chase those peaks, tissues for when those peaks turn into dips, and a first-aid kit (comfort food, mostly).

Engine

  • No need for maintenance, the check engine light will guide you and give you plenty of warning.

Tires

  • Check tire pressure monthly and adjust to the recommended PSI; 100 (100%) is usually recommended. In winter drop down to 90%.
  • Burnouts once a month help shed the old used rubber down to a newer, fresh layer.
  • Kick the tires whenever you remember to. Although this doesn't do much, it feels cool, and a confident drive equals a safe driver.
  • If you feel a wobble or uneven wheel alignment, sometimes hitting the curb at the right angle does the trick. In this case, two wrongs do make a right.
  • Check for punctures or bulges regularly and repair or replace. Note: if PSI is at 100%, punctures will be easier to notice.

Brakes

  • Listen for squeaking or grinding noises, indicating worn brake pads. WD40 does the trick nicely here.
  • Inspect brake lines and hoses for leaks or damage. Bend/pinch them once in a while to make sure they have not degraded.
  • Test brake responsiveness. As degens looking down to your phones often, you'll need good brakes.

Battery

  • Test battery voltage periodically to ensure it holds a charge. If it can temporarily short circuit your phone, it's still good to go.
  • If tired or diabetic, licking one of the battery poles can provide a good little jolt of energy.
  • Replace the battery every 3–5 years or as performance decreases.
  • Disconnect the battery and bring inside over night if the temperature is less than 32f (0c)

Fluids

  • Fluids are a vital part of proper car health. For this reason, Honda CRVs now use colour-coded fluids. If you have a fluid of a similar colour, it will work. This is proprietary technology only achievable due to AI.
  • For example if your CRV came with pink windshield wiper fluid, any local cream soda will work.