In this section, we
deal with car parts that need regular care.
Engine
The engine does the most amount of work in you r car. Its moving parts
run at high speed and function at very high temperatures. For the
protection of your engine, change your oil regularly, about every 5,000
km. Follow the manufacturers recommendations on oil and filter changes.
Engine oil, transmission fluid and fuel are systems that need to be
checked and replaced periodically.
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Tyres
They wear out unevenly. For them to last
longer, keep rotating the position of the tyres and balance them at
intervals of around 10,000 km. Under-inflated tyres also increase your
fuel consumption by 10%. A periodic check for stone and gravel enmeshed
in the tyres is also a must.
Brakes
At times you may notice that brakes tend to become unresponsive, wobbly
and act slowly.It is time to check and top-up the brake fluid reservoir.
Battery
For the prevention of corrosion, it is imperative that you clean the
battery terminals regularly and apply a light coating of grease. Also,
check the level of distilled water in the battery and ensure that the
plates are covered at all times. If the level of water is very low, the
acid becomes concentrated and the plates get corroded.
Interior
The interior of the cars must always be spotlessly clean. Regular
vaccum of the interior will prevent the deposition of any kind of sand,
dust, grime or salt from damaging the floor surface. Wipe the dash,
seats, instrument panel and the rear parcel shelf. Use special car
cleaners and not household stuff for cleaning.
For cleaning leather interiors, use only leather-cleaning products.
Avoid cleaners with high alkaline content as they tend to bleach the
color off the leather.
Exterior
A well maintained exterior is a sign of good maintenance and goes a
long way in jacking up its resale value. This is especially important in
coastal cities where salt air corrodes unprotected metal surfaces. Wash
regularly to keep rust at bay.
Wash windscreens with soap and water. Follow it up with clean water.
Then use chamois leather to wipe all the spots dry. When the car is dry,
use a rag dipped in methylated spirit and water solution to polish the
glass.
So then, cars also pass their infancy, reach maturity and then old age.
For a painless evolution from one stage to the other, for both your
sakes, look after your car. Yes. Regular Servicing are those words.
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