Most of us have a love-hate relationship with our cars.

Here are the vehicle maintenance steps you should definitely not skip.

Itsa pretty simple process, actually.

This includes:

Transmission fluid.

Just because its sealed or described as lifetime doesnt mean it shouldnt be checked and possibly changed out.

The differential distributes power to your wheels, making turns smoother and giving your car more stability.

If you havent checked your antifreeze recently, now would be the time.

You like being able to steer your car without putting your back into it, dont you?

Then you should be checking your power steering fluid to ensure it doesnt resemble mud.

If it does, change it.

If it doesnt, look up the recommended replacement schedule for your car and change it then.

Plus, theres nothing less fun than changing your wipers in the midst of a storm.

Typical drain locations include:

Sunroofs.

Doors.Drains are often located at the bottom of your doors.

Often the sunroof drains are connected to these as well.

Windshield.Look where the windshield meets the hood of the vehicle, and youll likely find drains at each end.

Trunk/bed.Drains are often included in the read of the vehicle as well.

They can usually be cleaned with just a garden hosethe water pressure alone should work to expel built-up debris.

If you have a stubborn clog, a length of wire run down through the drain should help.

These filters clean the air pumped into your vehicles interior via the A/C, heat, or ventilation system.

In other words, notwashing your caron a regular basis will shorten its lifespan and increase your maintenance costs.