Car Maintenance Checklist (1)

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• 9 Car Maintenance Checklists to Prevent Costly
  Repairs

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• Just like the saying goes An Apple a Day
  Keeps the Doctor Away so does it apply to cars,
  except in this case its regular maintenance. Cars
  must be maintained to save cost and effort, if
  you don't inculcate the habit of regular vehicle
  maintenance scheduling, you will be at a constant
  loss and probably spend half your days at the
  mechanic.

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• Whether youre familiar with cars or not, here
  are a few car maintenance tips to live by.

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1. Checking Oil Engine
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One of the first things on your vehicle
maintenance checklist should be the engine oil.
There are a variety of ways to maintain your
engine oil, but one of the simplest is adding a
clean engine oil First, pull out the engine oil
dipstick to determine the level and colour of the
oil (if it's black, you need to change it. If
it's brown then there's not much to worry about).
You also need to check the level from the markers
on the dipstick and make sure it's not too low.
Finally, you gently add a fresh one to the engine
oil tank, but do not fill it to the brim.
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2. Refilling the Engine Coolant
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Your car needs regular engine coolant to lessen
the endothermic processes that occur within the
engine. The engine coolant is in the overflow
tank. All you need to do is mix the coolant with
water and add it into the tank when the level is
low. It is very important to make sure your
engine is not hot when adding the coolant.
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• 3. Engine Air Filter

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• The engine air filter is susceptible to dirt
  and over time, the air vents get clogged with
  webs of dirt. When that happens, the necessary
  course of action is to change it. And this is
  fairly easy and available in your cars manual.
  You can also ask your mechanic or your friend to
  show you how it's done.

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• 4. The Transmission Fluid 1

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• The transmission fluid has many functions
  in your car. It primarily lubricates the shifting
  gear mechanism and cools down the transmission.
  Like the engine oil, many cars usually have a
  dipstick to check the level of transmission fluid
  with markings indicating whether it is hot or
  cold. Once you dip the dipstick back into the
  tank, you will be able to assess the state of
  your transmission fluid. Then, you refill it if
  its low. However, this is not a regular process
  and can be left for your mechanic.

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5. Wipers
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• Your car wipers are necessary in order to
  get a clear view when its raining. Over time,
  the friction causes some wear on the wipers and
  results in their dysfunction. Test your wipers
  during a car wash to determine their
  functionality and replace them before they get
  worn out. Wipers are easy to replace and cost
  very little money.

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6. Tires
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• Your car wheels are the parts most subjected
  to pressure so make sure they remain in good
  condition. Start by checking the air pressure and
  make sure they remain inflated. Also check the
  wear on the tires surface and ensure they retain
  some grip. If not, it might be time to consider
  replacing your car tires. Tires maintenance must
  not be shrugged off, it should be an important
  car maintenance checklist. 1

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7. Tires Rotation
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• A good way to check the wear of your tires
  is by rotating them regularly to make sure the
  front and back tires dont wear unevenly.

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8. Battery
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• You should regularly check your car battery
  and make sure the terminals are not corroded.
  However, do not tamper with it and consult your
  mechanic before cleaning or changing the terminal.

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9. Brakes
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• Your car brakes need to be checked regularly
  especially the brake pads, brake rotors, and
  brake fluid. However, this is a bit technical and
  should be done by your mechanic.

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• Your car deserves regular maintenance and we
  recommend you to create a vehicle maintenance
  schedule of various parts of your car to keep
  track of when to get a fluid check, replacement,
  or any other maintenance procedure.
• Always keep your vehicle in good condition and
  drive safely!

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