A well-maintained car will be a pleasure to drive. But apart from offering a pleasant drive, it will not break down when needed the most. To keep it in good condition, there are a few simple maintenance tips that one could follow to ensure that it runs trouble-free.
The first thing to keep in check is engine oil because it directly affects car performance and fuel efficiency. Check the engine oil level once every two weeks. Maintaining correct tyre pressure is also one of the key things to be checked periodically, once every few days for instance. Also check the levels of coolant and water in the battery. If your engine uses water for cooling, take care to ensure that it is regularly changed.
designer bracelet watchesThe air filter should be checked every month and replaced when it becomes dirty. It is usually in a rectangular box at the forward end of the air duct assembly. For carburetted engines, it will be a big metal lid.
Be careful while checking the battery since it can produce explosive gases. It is advisable not to smoke, create a spark or light a match near a battery.
Belts on the engine should be inspected regularly. Replace glazed, worn or frayed belts. Replace bulging, rotten or brittle hoses and tighten clamps. If a hose looks bad, or feels too soft or too hard, it should be replaced.
Jaeger LeCoultre ReplicaWhen it comes to the exhaust, look for loose or broken exhaust clamps and supports. Check for holes in muffler or pipes. Replace rusted or damaged parts. Have the emission checked regularly.
The crucial thing while driving at night is to have good headlights. Ensure that all your lights are working, including the brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers. It is important for the lights to be properly focused, for your own and for the oncoming vehicle's safety. Travel on low beam so that it does not obstruct your view instead of helping you along. Keep spare bulbs and fuses in your vehicle.
When it comes to shock absorbers, look for signs of oil seepage, test shock action by bouncing the car up and down. The car should stop bouncing when you step back. Worn or leaking shocks should be replaced. Always replace shock absorbers in pairs.
Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir full. Use some of it to clean off the wiper blades. Inspect the windscreen wiper blades whenever you clean your windshield. Do not wait until the rubber is worn or brittle to replace them. They should be replaced at least once per year, and more often if smearing occurs.
Most Indian cars are made with an integrated circuitry system that use fuses. Knowledge of handbags sale online the system would help when you are stranded due to a blown fuse.
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