Automobile experts often say that maintaining a car is even tougher than buying it. As I own a car since last one and half year, I feel that statement is true. Here in this article we will discuss a little about the basics of automobile maintenance.
Regular auto maintenance increases the reliability, comfort, longevity, drivability and safety of a car. The frequency of car servicing or maintenance depends on various parameters like:
Distance travelled by the car per day or the number of trips.
Climate conditions; extreme cold or hot climate indicates the necessity of more frequent maintenance.
Tough roads like iced, mountainous or dusty roads require more frequent maintenance.
Towing heavy load needs more frequent maintenance.
Now let me tell you the typical task performed during the time of car maintenance.
Car Wash
Replace the oil filters
Replace/check the engine oil
Replace/check fuel filters
Replace/check windshield wipers
Refill/check windshield washer fluids
Check the tires if they have perfect pressure and it has no wear and tear
Tire rotation and balancing
The alignment of the wheel
Replace/clean/check the battery terminals
Refill the battery fluids if necessary
Checking the brake pads
Flush/check brake fluid
Flush/check transmission fluid
Flush/check power steering fluid
Flush/check coolant
Replace/inspect spark plugs, air filter and timing belts
Lubricating latches, hinges and locks
Check all the lights
Tighten bolts and chassis nuts
Test electronics like ABS etc.
So now, I thing you are well aware of the car maintenance right now. I am leaving now. Goodbye!
