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Cars may vary in build, model and brand, but each car needs to be maintained. Most car owners know by now that frequency usage, friction tires, constant breaking etc. have an effect on automobiles. Although car owners may use their cars differently and each car may have a different set of needs according to manufacturer instructions, there are a certain set of car care tips that every car owner can follow. Let us take a look at a few parts of automobiles and how car owners can detect any signs of damage and know when to send their vehicle for repair.
Engine, tires and wheels, fuel, body work or paint are a few categories that every car owner must look into. Most activities to check the proper functioning of cars can be done by owners without professional help. However, when a bigger problem is detected, one must consult a professional. Brake dust forms thick films over tires. If not cleaned, the dust may settle in thick layers that may later be very difficult to remove. This will then impair the proper functioning of tires. Friction tires will then become impossible to maintain. Brake dust transfers itself on the wheels and sticks to it with static electricity and stays there due to the heat from the brakes. Therefore, the dust needs to be regularly cleaned with cold water and a sponge. Tire maintenance isn't limited to cleaning. Checking tire depth and tire pressure are two other activities car owners must conduct routinely. Rolling friction tires affects the tread pattern and causes lowering of tire pressure. Nowadays tires come with tread wear bars. These can be examined and low tire pressure can be identified. Engine oil to a car is what blood is to a human. Checking oil level is one of the most important steps to keep your car functioning properly. To check oil level parking on ground level and using a dipstick should suffice. Dipsticks have markers that denote low and high levels. Coolant is another aspect under the car engine care category. Every car engine is unique. However, the location of the coolant reservoir will be mentioned in the handbook. Usually it is bolted to either side of the engine. It is a semi-transparent bottle. When the engine is cool, the coolant level can be checked with the help of the high and low markings on the outside of the bottle. These simple steps can be used by any car owner to keep their vehicle in good condition. Performing easy steps like these will help you determine a problem before calling a professional. |