How Long Would Your Vehicle Last Without Service?

APOCAPSE Without Service? THE BASICS Engine Oil Engine oil manufacturers would like you to believe that you need to change your oil every 3,000 miles. Thankfully for apocalypse survivors this is not true. Manufacturer Recommended Miles Between Oil Changes Toyota Tacoma Jeep Wrangler 12,000 mi. Dodge Durango 12,000 mi. Traditional Honda Ford Mercedes Benz Out Dated 3,000 mi. Civic 7,500 mi. Mustang 10,000 mi. G550 13,000 mi. 10,000 mi. Anti-Freeze You may need to eat and sleep close to your anti-freeze during the apocalypse. Not all anti-freezes are created equal, some are much less toxic. Anti-Freezes made with Anti-Freezes made with Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol are very toxic are less toxic Used anti-freeze contains Lead and is always toxic. Windshield Fluid Üsing water in your windshield washer fluid reservoir makes it a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. When you spray the fluid If you must use water, add the bacteria become a small amount of airborne all purpose cleaner and they are easily inhaled. to the reservoir. SLOW BREAKDOWN Gasoline Over time the flammable components of gasoline evaporate, rendering it useless for powering a car. Gasoline lasts about 10 years under ideal conditions. A car's gas tank does not provide ideal conditions. Rubber The rubber in car tires hardens over time causing a loss of traction and an increased risk of a large blow out. Oils seep UV rays break out of the rubber chemical bonds making it more brittle making the rubber fall apart. Roads America's roads are constantly maintained in a working society. With no one to maintain them they will quickly deteriorate. MOST DEPENDABLE CARS Problems per 100 Vehicles These are the auto manufacturers that produce the most dependable cars. A lower amount of problems indicates a more dependable car. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 101 LINCOLN 109 LEXUS 112 JAGUAR 114 PORSO HE |122 TOYOTA 123 ACURA 125 BUICK 128 Mercedes-Benz 130 Cadillac HYUNDAI 132 లోిిి Sources: autos.aol.com/article/does-gas-go-bad/ oya.com/service/mechanical/6LP2_Maintenance.pdf autorepair.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/aa05260la.htm businesscenterjdpower.com/news/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2011029 autoblog.com/2010/06/15/report-water-as-windshield-wiper-fluid-causes-20-of-legionnair/ articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/20ways YouWasteMoneyOn YourCar.aspx driverside.com/service-schedule/detailview/honda-civic_sedan-2011-30407-51649-128510?mileage=7500 community.discovery.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6761919888/m/46919773601?r=92819283601#9281928360