Simple Car Maintenance Tips For First-Time Car Owners |
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Reil Miller
12 July 2012
Are you a first time car owner? Do you want to know how to keep your car longer? The key to extending the life of your car and keeping it in good working condition is regular and proper car maintenance. Proper maintenance from the first day you use it is the best method of keeping your car in tiptop shape.
Car maintenance is very daunting and challenging for many car owners. A lot of car owners also take this for granted thus they suffer from the consequences such as car breakdowns and accidents. Maintenance is about doing simple yet important checks that will keep your vehicle working and running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Doing car maintenance can also ensure your safety while you are on the road since it lessens the risk of accidents and breakdowns. If you want to learn how to properly maintain your car, you must first get to know your car. You have to familiarize the systems and features of your vehicle found in the Owner's Manual. You also have to establish a maintenance routine and schedule these checks on specific days.
As a first time car owner, you must first familiarize yourself where the engine oil dipstick is located, or the transmission fluid dipstick, windscreen washer reservoir and the cooling system reservoir. You also have to learn how to check the levels and how to replenish the fluids when necessary. Doing so will help you save a lot of money by preventing car breakdown. You also have to check your tires and the tire pressure. You can use a tire gauge to check the tire pressure. The recommended inflation pressures are found in the Owner's Manual. You can also ask your mechanic or your local tire dealer to teach you how to check for tread wear indicators which will determine when you need to replace the tires. You also have to check the breaks, belts, and battery. If you notice any problems with your breaks, you have to take your car immediately to a car repair shop to avoid serious problems. You must also check if the belts are loose. You will know if you have loose belts if you hear a loud squealing sound.
These are just some very simple tips for proper car maintenance for first time car owners. Weekly checks are necessary to ensure that the car is in good condition. You can also bring your car to a reputable car maintenance and repair shop for proper servicing.