Basic Car Maintenance

Checking your car’s oil

Raffy — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:14:35 +0000

Checking your car’s engine for the oil levels should be part of the regular maintenance check for your car. Many car owners forget about this simple checkup and this has led to many problems.

By checking the oil levels in your engine you can be sure that proper lubrication is being circulated inside the engine. This leads to a more efficient performance for the engine and also ensures that the engine does not break down. Make checking your oil levels a habit. If you can, try to check it before you drive off. It’s a simple procedure that anyone can perform. Always have some spare oil in your trunk so you can top off the oil levels if it dips.

Energy saving

wewei — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:36:39 +0000

Save energy by making sure that your car is not heavily loaded with useless crap. Remove all those tools in your car, I know you think you’re keeping them for emergency use but it’s really not necessary seeing that once your car actually does break down, it would probably require the expertise of a service center. Do yourself a favor and leave the tinkering to the experts before you do anymore damage. Besides, lightweight cars helps the engine run faster not to mention perform better. Every time we take a turn or step on the brakes, we consume a considerable amount of energy, now if your car is light, it would consume less because the action won’t be as strained as it is when it is heavy.

Fluid exhaust

wewei — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:40:24 +0000

Allow your car exhaust to be released without any constraints. If air pressure is crammed into the cylinder without an efficient exhaust, the heat that the stagnant air pressure will be creating will suck out engine power. We recommend you put up a second exhaust to your vehicle just to make sure this does not happen, by this we mean that you put up a second exhaust in the cylinder valve. A car with a double intake capacity combined with a double release capability has a quadruple cylinder and a valve of 16, this is the ideal example of an automobile which is surely meant to perform better than those with less exhaust.

Proper exhaust pipe

wewei — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:41:20 +0000

In addition to the car exhaust, it is recommended that you make sure that you have a proper exhaust pipe or in other terms, muffler, installed. Many top quality releasing equipments make use of headers, large pipes, not to mention free-flowing exhausts to effectively eliminate air suction and constraints within the system, hence, the term Dual Exhaust which obviously refers to the idea of improving air-pressure released by incorporating double exhaust pipes instead of a standard one. This will prevent back-pressure and engine over-heats in the long-run. Granted it’s no immunity, but it will surely reduce your chances of having these kinds of problems by under 50%.

Cool-down

wewei — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:47:28 +0000

Now that summer has come about, we are all relying on our cooling systems to keep us from experiencing a melt down. It’s the same with our cars, who would want to drive long hours under the global warming embraced heat? Unfortunately, we will have to if our cooling system breaks down due to overheat, which when this actually happens, will prove exactly how infective your cooling system is in the first place, or how badly you kept it. For your sake, be sure to regularly check it, especially when the season is at its hottest. Pay special scrutiny to the pressure cap, hoses and fan belt. In order to make sure that it survives the summer abuse, have it tuned up before the season starts.

Save gas, money with basic maintenance

Raffy — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:30:56 +0000

57% of American car owners will surely change their driving behavior when the price of gasoline hit $4 per gallon. This is according to a survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. The survey sayd that 91% of drivers are driving less and 75% are maintaining their vehicles better than before because of the increasing gas price. Other options for driving behavior changes includes, carpooling, purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles and of course making greater use of what we call “public transportation” such as buses and taxis. Doing simple and cheaper vehicle maintenance would not just save gas or money, but will also improve vehicles’ safety and dependability.

Safety Basics

Raffy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:29:20 +0000

Before addressing any car maintenance issues, it is a must to review the manual first, because it contains the basic and vital information you need to resolve car issues properly. Keep in mind that using the right tools for the job will make your work easier. Owners should know how to handle chemicals. Oil an gasoline are hazardous materials, so therefore, avoid having it touch your skin. Do not work on a blazing hot engine. If you are cleaning a part of your engine, always keep a drainage pan under the engine, always remember to put a drainage pan under your car engine to capture the residues and follow proper disposal.

Know Your Basic Car Care

Raffy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:28:26 +0000

Compared to the 60s, 70s and 80s era, today’s vehicle are much more complicated and complex. Today, cars incorporate more computer electronics, chips and sophisticated engines and gadgets. However, basic car care is still applicable whether your car is a vintage or the latest ones. With this basic car maintenance, it can extend the life and durability of your vehicle. The best part of it is, basic car care does not require stylish and lavish understanding of vehicles or with their systems. Basic steps includes, regular check-ups, addressing issues before they became worst can greatly extend the life of your vehicle, making it safer to use for you and your family.

Gizmos

wewei — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:46:19 +0000

I’m sure you’re very proud of your cars wide range electrical system, in fact, I’m pretty certain you’ve installed additional techno-jazz devices to pimp the look of your new baby. Best to let you know that getting the upgrade on the electrical system as what is necessary to keep up with the modern trend is the easy part, the hard part is actually keeping them functioning. Since most electrical gadgets are under warranty, make sure that you keep all of their proof of purchases. Also, see to it that you read their manual to learn how they should be cared for so as to avoid damaging them in the future.

Basic Cars Maintenance for Pretty Hands

Raffy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:25:51 +0000

Basic Cars Maintenance for Pretty Hands is video hands-on demonstrating tasks that will help anyone keep their car working properly and stay reliable for a longer period of time. There are no technical or jargon instruction, so it is easy to understand and learn. The content is presented from the female’s perspective by female trainers; it is not going to intimidate anyone. It is intended for audiences between the ages of 15 and 25, so therefore it is fast-paced and really entertaining. So if you are seeking an entertaining way for educating the young drivers this is the best method you’ve been looking for.