Raintree Village April 2018

DIY CAR MAINTENANCE
When was the last time you serviced your car ON YOUR OWN? Our
pretty four wheels deserve attention, too and this means more than
just a car wash. Here are a few tune-up tips you can do on your own:
1. Air filter - You need a new air filter for your car every 12 months or
12,000 miles, whichever comes first. You can pay a mechanic and give
up your car for a day or you can replace your air filter at home in about
ten minutes.
2. Windshield Wipers - You’ll need new wiper blades after about
six months or a year of use. You shouldn’t deal with the danger of
streaking while you put off an inconvenient trip to the auto shop.
3. Oil and filter - Experts say you should change your oil every 3,000
miles, but with better products and cars operating more efficiently,
you can get away with changing it every 5,000 miles. Whichever
benchmark you decide to use, you can save time and money by
handling the change yourself.
4. Battery maintenance - if you’ve had the same battery for a few
years, pop your hood every few months and take a look at the battery
to see if it needs a simple cleaning.
Credit:www.moneycrashers.com/diy-car-maintenance-tips-checklist/
APRIL 2018 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS
Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea
Astrological Signs: Aries (3/21-4/20) and Taurus (4/21-5/20)
April was formerly the second month in the ancient Roman
year, when March began the calendar. The real origin of its
name has been lost. The most common theory is that April is
derived from the Latin verb Aperire, to open, as the opening or
blossoming, of trees and flowers.
April is observed as:
• Autism Awareness Month
• Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Keep America Beautiful Month
• Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
• Stress Awareness Month
Holidays:
4/1: Easter Sunday
4/7: United Nations World Health Day
4/17: Tax Day
4/22: Earth Day
4/25: Administrative Professionals Day
4/27: Arbor Day
6 April 2018 | Community Newsletter