Basic Car Maintenance

Try this tips will help keep you on the road and out of the repair shop.

1.Tires

Replace them when they become worn and have the alignment checked if the car pulls to either side when driving or if you notice uneven tire wear.

2. Engine oil

Regular checking and changing engine  oil is critical to keep engines running properly and efficiently. Check the oil level with the engine off and the car parked on a level surface. 

3.Transmission fluid

Another  important maintenance is by checking the automatic transmission on the car. follow the manufactures guideline on changing interval.

4. Battery

Most of the car batteries today are maintenance-free, sealed and can last more than three years. Changing it if you have difficulties on engine starting.

5. Engine coolant

Replace most engine coolant every two to three years or reade the manufacture book guideline, make sure the engine coolant is not obselette.

6. Power steering fluid

Power steering fluid should be changed every three years or 50.000 miles. If you have a power steering fluid reservoir, check the level visually. make sure there is no leakage.

7. Brakes and brake fluid

Always check to ensure that brake fluid levels are within tolerance. How often you need to replace brake pads or other components depends on how you drive and typical driving conditions. let the proffesional do their job if something wrong happen.

8. Air filter

Always changing your air filter each year or every 12,000-15,000 miles.  clean air filter can help your engine in full performance conditions.

9. Fuel filter

Replace it annually.

10. Wipers and wiper fluid

Replace the blades every 6 or 12 months or whenever the rubber becomes worn.  And always check the wiper fluid and keep it full.

11. Headlights and brake lights

Please have someone walk around to see that your lights are working – headlights, brake and tail lights, turn signals, changing it if needed