Car Manintenance Tips is very useful for our cars .Throughout this site you will find detailed articles describing in detail how everything works in the automobile. On this page, I simplified all this knowledge in a series of basic car care tips, subdivided by category. These tips apply to virtually all vehicle owners, from business park owners to specialists like limousines and weekend enthusiasts. The basic maintenance of the car is really not that difficult. There are some simple things you can do yourself such as being able to use a silicone lubricant to protect your car from rust. Some tips have simple explanations here while other links to articles in the rest of the site. If you can not find what you are looking for, try the search button at the end of the main menu. If you still can not find what you are looking for or have a suggestion for something else that I should cover, contact me using the contact button in the top menu bar.
TSBS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS:
If you are looking for Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) or wiring diagrams for your vehicle, BBB Industries has access to most of them for free. (Almost any decent car shop will have access to this kind of information - as an owner, you should too). The BBB search page is worth the detour. Important reminders usually involve contact with owners, but minor reminders are made each time a vehicle is brought to the mainline dealer. BSTs are bulletins sent to dealer networks containing information about known bugs and problems with all makes and models that need to be rectified when vehicles come into play. If you are looking for a particular TSB or wiring diagram for your vehicle vehicle; TSB and wiring diagrams
WHEELS AND TIRES
Every 5,000 miles or 8,000 km, spin your tires. arrow Tire rotation.
CLEAN BRAKE DUST OUT OF REGULARITY
Brake dust contains all kinds of unpleasant things. If you leave it too long, the combination of road dirt, moisture and the heat of your brakes will cook it on your wheels. Brake dust normally adheres to the wheels with static electricity, so a wet sponge and clean, cold water is the best way to remove it.
CHECK YOUR PNEUMATIC PRESSURES
Check your tire pressures regularly - once a week is ideal. Poor tire pressure can affect fuel economy, maneuverability and comfort. It's easy to do and there is no excuse for not doing it. arrow Checking the pressure of your tires.
CHECK THE DEPTH OF YOUR CARPET
Bald and smooth tires can be good for motor racing, but they are not good on the road. Most tires come with built-in wear bars - find one, look at it and, if your tread is too low, replace your tires. Four new tires may seem expensive but they are cheaper than a fine or an accident. arrow The tread carries bars.
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ENGINE
CHECK YOUR BELTSAt the front of your engine, there will be a series of rubber drive belts that buckle around various pulleys, driving everything from the alternator to the air conditioning compressor. Rubber perishes, especially in extreme conditions such as those encountered in a running engine compartment. Have the timing belt and accessory drive belt checked every 25,000 miles, preferably replacing every 50,000 miles. See the Fuels and Engines Bible for more information on interference motors and why checking your timing belts is a necessity, not a luxury: arrow Interferential Motors.
FUEL ECONOMY
Check your tire pressures regularly - once a week is ideal. Poor tire pressure can significantly affect fuel economy. It's easy to do and there is no excuse for not doing it. arrow Checking the pressure of your tires
CHECK YOUR OIL LEVEL
It's something everyone can do - it's quick and easy and it will tell you If the oil is too high or too low, it can cause problems for your engine. To check the oil, park on level ground and wait for the engine to cool down after driving, then locate the dipstick. Pull it out and wipe it off, then push it back completely into the tube. Wait a moment and then remove it. Check the oil level. If it's between the high and low marks, all is well. (If it's too low, add a little.) The high and low marks can be indicated by two dots, an "H" and an "L" or a shaded area on the gauge. The photos below show a Honda gauge that has both points. Why not just read the level the first time? The first time you remove the gauge, it will be difficult to know where the level is. That's why you need to wipe it to get a clean gauge, then go back to the oil for a good read. You need to check your oil level here .
CHECKING YOUR COOLANT LEVEL
Once again, everyone can do something. Coolant is the other thing your engine can not do without. Each engine is different, but if you consult your manual, you should find where the coolant reservoir is. This will normally be one of the following, or a semi-transparent white bottle. Wait until your engine is cold and take a look - the exterior should have "low" and "high" marks and the coolant level inside should be in between.
Do not remove the radiator to check the coolant levels. If the cooling system is still hot, it is still under pressure and will burn you. arrow Engine Cooling Systems.
GASOLINE
WILL PREMIUM OCTANE GOLD FUEL GIVE ME MORE GAS MILLAGE AND / OR MORE POWER?Sportier cars have more compression and better fuel efficiency. This is where the myth of "premium = more power" comes from. If your manual says "regular", use it regularly. See octane rating and power for more information.
BODYWORK / PAINT
KEEP YOUR PAINT FINISH IN GOOD CONDITIONChoose only top quality car details to keep the inside and the outside of your car like new. There are a lot of quality waxes and varnishes on the market today, and things have changed dramatically since then. The waxing and polishing compounds are much more sophisticated both in terms of protection against discoloration, appearance of the finish and ease of application. For example Turtle Wax Ice gets rid of this old problem of white wax residue. Is a clean car a vanity? In part, yes, but if you park with a broken paint, it will be easier to paint.
Tip: If you find a bird cooked on your car There are compounds in bird waste that can damage most auto paint jobs. If you leave it in the sun and poop cooked on, you could end up with a dull spot in the paint.
ELECTRIC
If you need to work on your car with the electrical system, disconnect the battery first. To do this, loosen the negative / ground terminal connector and eject the terminal cap. Use a cable tie or tie the cable apart. If you need to remove the battery, you can take the positive connector.
Why negative then positive? If you first disconnect the positive side of the battery, the negative side is still connected to the entire car. If you drop a tool and land on the positive terminal and everything else on the car, you will have an electrical short. By disconnecting the negative first, you are off the road. Now, if there is a tool, it does not matter if it touches the chassis part or not - there is no continuous path for the electrical current.
Reconnect your battery. Connect the positive terminal first, and the second negative - the reverse of the deletion, and for the same reasons. When you thread the negative connector, it will be a spark that will come closer and come into contact with the negative terminal of the battery. Do not be afraid of that - there is nothing to worry about. Make sure the terminal caps are tight.
CHECK YOUR BATTERY TERMINALS
Most modern cars run on a negative 12-volt ground system. If the terminals of your battery are not clean, you facilitate the movement of the electrical system. Remove the terminal caps as described above and clean each contact with a wire brush to obtain a nice surface of cont
