10 Easy Tips to maintain your Car well
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Every time I see a great car on the road, Husband and I start talking about the kind of maintenance that Car needs. Every Car that has lasted for years, has done only so because of excellent and timely care. Maintenance is the thing that keeps your car going great! So here I am sharing Easy Tips to maintain your Car well!
10 Easy Tips to maintain your Car well!
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Check and change the oil.
No single step will help an engine last more than regular oil and filter changes will. Conversely, nothing will destroy an engine faster than neglecting oil-level checks or fresh-oil changes. Every 3000-3500miles or according to the manufacturer’s instructions change the oil!
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Tires!
Check every other day for Pressure at the Petrol pump and every maintenance ask the mechanic to check the tires! Don’t keep the tires beyond their lifeline because this could lead to accidents!
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Keep it clean
While washing the outside of the vehicle is obvious, most everything on the road can also get stuck to the underside. Hosing off is a good idea.
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Lubrication
Anything that is moving needs grease! Good Lubrication is essential! Check and get it lubricated regularly!
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The Battery!
Get the Batteries checked during servicing and even otherwise! The Batteries are susceptible to corrosion, so getting it cleaned it crucial! Also most batteries need to be replaced after sometime, so keep a check and get it done and also check the alternator when you do it!
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The Brakes!
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The braking systems in our cars are to be replaced periodically to maintain maximum braking efficiency. The minute there is any issue with the brake, take your car to have the brakes checked immediately. There are too many accidents on the road because of brakes failing!
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Belts
Have you heard that weird, squealing sound from the car when it starts, so irritating and embarrassing! Check the belts or have them checked regularly for wear and tension. Very loose belts make that loud squealing sound. You belts need to be checked if you hear that sound!
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Windshield wipers
Check if your Windshield Wipers are worn because after a while they to wear out and then they don’t function properly. You can either replace a part or the whole thing, it is not expensive at all
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Interiors
Vacuuming and cleaning the interiors and keeping them fresh and sparkling over all always makes me happy!
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Emission test
Get your PUC or Emission Test done regularly! Not only is it important document because it is mandatory to have it, it also helps in maintaining the car well. So if there is an issue, you can get it serviced and fixed immediately
Above all, drive safely. Always try to keep a good distance from vehicles up-front, especially because even a tiny debris can cause a lot of harm to the wind-shield and the outer body of the car! Check out Cars.com for some great deals!
Terrific tips! Thank you for this list.
Nicely covered all points.I would like to inform my father.
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Very useful and important tips. Emission and PUC tests are very vital since we are facing lot of pollution issues.
Reminds me of my conversations with my Dad. We would have discussions around how to maintain the car well when I started driving and after he picked up a new car. Can’t wait to have one of my own. 🙂
Car maintenance is key to healthy car life. Thankyou for sharing these tips. Its important message that needs more awareness.
You have covered all the basic and the most important points for car care. A well-maintained car means a hassle free trip
Great tips for car care. A well-maintained car is a must for an hassle-free happy trip.
Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely follow them
I can recall my dad doing all of what you have mentioned in your post. Very useful
Thanks for sharing these quick car maintenance tips, very important to keep in mind. And your post reminds me that our car needs service, it’s due since long.
It is very important to maintain your car just the way we look after other belongings. Getting it inspected once a year is essential to ensure it’s functioning.
My hubby loves his car and a major part of his weekends goes in testing all this i guess …but one thing is for for sure the points mentioned here will ensure a healthy car with no unaccepted break downs for sure ,,
These are great tips to keep our cars in a good condition. Car maintenance should be regular.
These are some great tips. Will definitely help to maintain the cars well and reduce some service charges
Amazing tips. Well maintained car means a smooth journey every time
Great tips… must make my hubby read this… he ll love it… he is so thin about keep d vehicles clean and well maintained
Such great tips and emission test is a must do! I love a clean car!
those are some easy and effective tips! thanks for the excellent post!
Thank you for the list of some amazing tips to maintain the car. My husband would love reading these tips
Excellent tips to keep the car healthy .Taking care of your own possessions helps us most.By keeping us safe.
Though I do follow most of these points, it is a useful to read it.
Great tips! Will be sharing this with my Hubby as well
I am not a car fanatic and I have very less knowledge about cars but I am definitely showing this to my husband.
Thanks for sharing, my husband will be very happy if i tell him what I’ve read
Great tips.. especially the last one..we shouldn’t just think about keeping ourselves safe but even the environment..
Some pretty simple yet great tips. I am going to pass the link to my husband so that he also ensures he takes care of his car well.