Essential Car Care Information for Vehicle Owners
Did you get your car serviced?
Here are some tips to maintain your car
Understand Car Body Structure
Today's vehicles are much more complex and complicated than the car's of '70s, '80s. Know your basic car care. Body & Bumper damage – for insurance purpose. Headlight, Turn Signals and Break Lamps. Check Tyre Pressure regularly. Change your windshield wipers if they don't clean properly. Keep all the fluids clean (engine oil, transmission fluid etc). Maintainance of Air Filter.
Essential tools to keep in your Car Screwholders
Hammer
Adjustable Wrench
Pliers
Diagonal Cuttors
Screwdriver
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres should be replaced when tread wear indicators are showing between the treads. Check your tyres every day for the Pressure and every week for wear.
Electrical
If you are going to do any work with your car involving electrical sytem, first thing you need to do is disconnect the battery.
Always check Warning symbols on Dashboard Check Engine
Electrical Fault Light Break Warning Light 1 Break Warning Light 2 Oil warning light Seat Belt Warning
More tips to extend the life of your Car Park the car in shade. Clean dash gauges carefully. Remove mat stains. Wash your car daily, in winter too. Check your wheel alignment. Change oil frequently. Change the oil filter at least every other oil change. Clean you engine. Run your AC in winter for next warm season. Maintain your battery. Some battery needs water.
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