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For some the wallet-pain of
servicing bills is nothing compared to the hassle of
levering out brake pads and hammering stuck oil filters
free. But you don’t need to rely on the hands of a skilled
mechanic for everything. Spend a few minutes on your car
with some basic tools and you could save yourself some cash.
You won’t even get the dirty.
In addition to the standard
kit (car jack, spare wheel, etc) supplied with your car,
there are a few extra tools that are worth carrying in the
boot. Even if you can’t fix the car yourself, you may find
someone who can help if you have the rights tools like:-
The last thing anyone wants to
deal with is car trouble, in addition to the time and
inconvenience that goes along with it whilst most drivers
don’t mind getting dirty every now and then, the thought of
lifting the hood of the car to replace the engine oil or
jump start a battery is not a pleasing one. But the truth is
that regular car maintenance can prevent unwanted car
trouble, and it doesn’t always have to be a major hassle.
The following tips for easy car maintenance will help you
feel more in control and give you peace of mind when it
comes to your vehicle.
Check
it out: It is important to check your
periodically. Changing your engine oil is one of the most
important things you can do to ensure the health of your
vehicle. Also check other fluids including brake fluid,
power steering fluid transmission fluid and coolant on a
regular basis. Don’t forget to check the tyres – at least
once a month for proper inflation and tread wear.
Keep
the engine clean: to keep a car’s engine clean,
fill up with a high quality fuel, which can clean up
deposits left by low-detergency gasoline and keep critical
engine parts, specifically intake valves and fuel injectors,
clean.
Spot
the trends : If you realize your car is leaving
random oil spots in your garage, the car may have a leak
that requires repair. If you are not sure if the car is
leaking fluids, you can find out easily by putting a
newspaper on the ground where you normally park your car. If
in the morning you find spots or strains on the paper, you
may have a fluid leak and should take your car to a mechanic
to be inspected.
Be
suspicious smell: Just as you can tell when
something is burning in the oven, you can tell when
something doesn’t smell right in your car. When your car
smells funny, it may be letting you know that something
needs attention. Caring for your car on a regular basis
doesn’t have to be a both some chore. Just by checking under
the hood periodically and regularly, you can help keep your
car in good condition.
Article contributed by AAM
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