By Cindy Shaun


You've perhaps spent a fortune buying your car. With such a big investment, you ought to know how to execute a few simple maintenance checks not only for your peace of mind, but likewise as a way to prolong the life of your vehicle.

See to it that you always have a tool kit in your car that's complete with these key components: a pair of jumper cables, jack (scissor or long handle), screwdrivers (common and Phillips) pliers (standard and channel lock), vise grips, ball hammer, wrenches (10-19mm), screw holders, ratches and sockets, clean rag, flashlight, and at least 2 early warning devices.

Do oil changes every six months or 10,000 kilometers which generally applies to most modern cars. The process keeps the oil filters clean except for cases where replacing the oil filter itself must be done. It's at this time that the various fluid levels are checked to ensure superior over-all performance of the vehicle. This includes the engine oil, engine coolant, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid, and brake fluid.

Make sure that the car undergoes regular tune-ups every six or twelve months. This is to make sure that it performs the way that it should. Bring the car only to a reputable Car servicing center or to an expert, trustworthy mechanic so all the preventive maintenance procedures can be done. During a regular tune up, the air filter, rotor and distributor cap are replaced, and the spark plugs either cleaned or replaced as well. But if you want better vehicle performance, it will be worthwhile to have Ecu tuning on your car after intake headers and new exhaust systems upgrades are done.

Wash your car regularly to get rid of dirt and grime, bird droppings, and tree sap. Do it on a weekly basis, although the frequency really is dependent on your actual usage, weather, and location. Vacuum all parts of the interior, most especially the mats and the seats. Professional detailing shops offer car wash and waxing services for your convenience.

As with any much loved stuff that you own, treat your car with utmost care at all times. This means observing proper speeds in accordance with the road condition, avoiding sudden engine acceleration and braking, and maintaining the correct pressure on all the tires. All of these will not only help you manage fuel consumption, but also allow you to save on transportation expenses, and more importantly, contribute to a healthier environment.




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