Driving a car brings lots of convenience to the user, and beyond the option and buying of a car, we also have to take care of the car and maintain it in good condition so that it will continue to serve us well for at least the next 5 to 10 years.
Today, I will be sharing with you the Basic Diy Guide to Car Maintenance and how you can also do it yourself and save the time and cost spent going to car mechanics!!
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Basic Guide To Diy Car Maintenance
The first thing to do is to look under the car hood. It looks like a maze, isn't it? Essentially lying underneath that is the fuel system, ignition system, and the cooling system.
We are not going into details on how all these law works. Instead, we will look at how we can accomplish the simple weekly check on the car and what are the items to look out for when doing so.
Diy Car Maintenance - Items to look out for
1) Fluids
- machine Oil fluids
- Coolant fluids
- Windshield fluids
- Washer fluids
- Brake fluids
- Power steering fluids
2) Car tire pressure
Diy Car Maintenance (1a) - machine Oil Fluids
Tip: all the time check the oil level when the machine has been turned off for an extended period to avoid hot oil from scalding yourself.
Purpose of machine Oil fluids:
To lubricate the car machine parts and to preclude wear out.
Steps to follow:
1. Wipe the machine oil dipstick clean which is in case,granted by the manufacturer
2. Insert the dipstick into engine, then pull up and check the level. If the top edge of the oil is above the Add mark, the oil level is acceptable, else you need to add oil immediately. Typically estimate required is one quart of oil.
3. To add oil, open the machine oil cap, place a funnel over the opening, and moderately pour the oil into it.
4. Wait for a few minutes and then recheck the oil level to ensure that the oil level is now within the "Add" and "Full" marks. Be right not to add oil beyond the full mark as it will reduce the oil's lubrication qualities and prove less effective.
Diy Car Maintenance (1b) - Coolant Fluids
Purpose of Coolant Fluids:
Circulates throughout car machine to take off excess heat. Comprises of a combination of antifreeze fluid and water, which collects the heat and and brings it to the radiator where air flow cools the liquid before returning back to cool the engine.
Steps to follow:
1) Ensure both machine and radiator are cooled down before checking coolant level.
2) search the radiator, and the corresponding coolant maintain tank which is retention the top layer of coolant from the radiator. Check and ensure that the coolant level is within the lowest and maximum levels.
3) When the need to top-up arises, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise by 1 quarter turn to publish any built-up pressure remaining in the cooling system, before turning all the way to open the cap.
4) Add coolant as required until level is within the min and max marks.
5) Replace cap and do a basic clean up.
Diy Car Maintenance (1c) - Windshield Fluids
Purpose of Windshield fluids:
To clean the wind screen as required.
Steps to follow:
1) search the windshield washer fluid reservoir. It appears like a white plastic milk jug or jar and hold a small quantity of the windshield fluids.
2) In most cases, you can do a optic inspection of the fluid level, and as long as it is an inch or two below the top, it is determined full, and do not want topping up.
3) If it is too low, naturally unscrew the cap and top it up with commercial windshield washer fluid or generate your very own diy windshield fluid by adding few drops of dish washing detergent to water.
4) Replace cap and do a basic clean up.
Diy Car Maintenance (1d) - Brake Fluids
Purpose of brake fluids:
Supports the hydraulic systems which enable the brake systems to function properly.
Steps to follow:
1) search the scholar brake cylinder
2) Clean the top of the stockroom before removing the cover with a wrench
3) Check and ensure that the brake fluid is up to the "Full" mark. Do not compromise as this is a significant factor in car safety.
4) Top up with the brake fluid through a funnel determined until the level is about one quarter inch below the top.
Note:
Brake fluids have dissimilar grades, so it is advisable to check the owner manuals for exact requirements.
Don't let the brake fluid touch on the car paint, you will be in for a nasty surprise.
5) Replace and tighten the cap when done.
Diy Car Maintenance (1e) - Power Steering Fluids
Purpose of Power Steering Fluids:
Required for cars enabled with power steering capability, without which it is very difficult to turn the steering wheel.
Steps to follow:
1) search the power steering reservoir
2) take off the cap of the stockroom and check the current fluid level.
Tip: accomplish the check only when the machine is cool, else the readings will be inaccurate since the fluid expands when hot.
3) Top up the power steering fluid as specified in the car owner manuals, and be right not to overfill it.
4) Replace and tighten the cap when done.
Diy Car Maintenance (2) - Car Tyre Pressure Check
Purpose of Tire Pressure Check:
Regular pressure checks will help to maximize the lifespan of the tires since the wrong pressures can cause over contact with the roads reducing the lifespan, or under contact with the road causing protection issues. Under-inflated tires will also reduce fuel cheaper resulting in higher costs unknowingly.
Steps to follow:
1) Find out the recommended tire pressures required from the car manuals, measured in psi.
2) For ease of checking, go to any gas station, and insert their tire pressure gauge into your car tire valve stem. Push it until you hear a rush of air, and then publish it. scrutinize the pressure reading immediately on the tire gauge machine.
3) If air pressure is not enough, add air with the air line, and duplicate check pressure when done. If air pressure is too high, publish a bit of air with the tire gauge and duplicate check before releasing more air.
4) Replace the valve stem cap when done.
5) Repeat for all tires.
Tip: It is good to also accomplish a quick check on the tire for any wear and tear and replace early for better car safety.
Conclusion
To summarize, through better understanding on the significant items to look out for while your habit car maintenance, and steps to succeed while maintenance, you are now able to keep your car in tiptop doing at all times, and maximize the enjoyment of the car rides for yourself and your family.
Basic Diy Guide to Car Maintenance