Before we discuss basic car care, we need to know the importance of car maintenance. They include:
Improving safety
Enhance reliability and performance e.g. more mileage out of your gas
Saves you expensive repair costs
Better resale value
Contribute to a greener environment
Now that we know the importance of car maintenance, we can proceed to discuss the car care tips that even new owners can relate to as they are relatively straightforward and logical.
I am sure a lot of people don’t actually read the car manual. However it contain vital information that help us better understand our cars such as the ideal tyre pressure and deciphering warning light indicators. We need to decipher the different indicators as there are definitely issues with your car when you see them. You will probably encounter problems if you disregard and don't rectify them in time. Check with a reliable car workshop if you are not sure.
Just as human need fluids to maintain bodily function, so does our cars. These fluids include:
Engine oil
Coolant
Power steering fluid
Brake fluids
Transmission fluid
Other areas that you might want to look into include:
Tyre condition & pressure
Spark plug
Car battery
Brake system
Engine air filter
Signal lights
Hence, take care of your car like you would for your spouse or partner. If you neglect your car, it might disagree with you one day and leave you at the side of the road with a raised hood. I recommend that you get your car regularly checked by a reliable car workshop for better ease of mind.
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