Vehicle Maintenance

When you buy a car it is important that you know about the tune up services so that it gets proper maintenance. Each and every part of a car is important and that is why you should contact a good servicing center before or after purchasing the car. The tune ups are divided into several categories, some which you can do by yourself while some are meant for those who work at the servicing center. Here are some of the tune ups that you can do yourself without the help of others:

• Checking all the fluids related to the engine
• Inspecting and cleaning the battery from time to time
• Checking the air filter of the car
• Adjusting the drive belts and checking the underhood hoses
• Getting the spark plugs replaced
• Checking the PCV value and sending the car for servicing of the cooling system

Apart from this there are some other tune ups that are done at the servicing centre. Some of them are given below:

• Checking the fuel system of the car in detail
• The charging system of the car should also be checked
• The engine of the car also needs to be checked from time to time

The first step in the servicing of a car is to see how the engine of the car is performing along with the compression of the cylinder. The cylinder’s compression helps in determining the components of the engine and also acts as a guide for the other repairs and tune ups of the car. If you notice carefully then you will see that whenever any technician starts to repair a car he would first start with the cylinder’s compressor.

Apart from the compressor the fluids are also important because they help in the lubrication of the car. It also involves the proper working of the window washer systems, brakes and cooling. When the car is used the fluids inside tends to get contaminated and therefore they should be replaced after a few days. The fluids also include engine oil that helps in the running of the engine.

The car you bought is no less than your own child. So the proper care should be taken of it. We often look for a good auto repair service. But to me, precaution is always better than cure. Why shouldn’t you maintain your car properly so that it doesn’t need a repair service ever? Here in this article we will discuss about the maintenance diagnostics.

It is important to have an organized diagnostic approach to make a successful diagnostic approach. It is important to know the proper significance of the error codes at the vehicle’s onboard computer. For example OBD II trouble codes only provide the clue about the cause of the problem. Now it is important to progress to fix the problems by through knowledge. Working on a guess may create problems for your car.

Observing the symptoms, technical service bulletins are essential parameters for the maintenance diagnostics. You should remember one thing that numerous problems can be diagnosed through a single symptom. So while depending on the symptom, you should also look for the failed component of the car to attain the proper repair service.

Toolkits are very important component while making the maintenance diagnosis. Toolbox is supplied by the auto-maker when you buy your car. But some time, you may need some additional toolkits to perform these works.

Last but not least, follow the service manual properly. Now, if you are not comfortable in diagnosis, then you should go for an authorized and reputed service engineer. So now, I think you have grabbed a fair amount of knowledge regarding the auto maintenance diagnostics. Enjoy the good times with your car. Goodbye!

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!                                                                                                   

This world is no short of enthusiast auto maniacs, who are always keen about a car inside. As the persons like me are not auto-engineers, we always look for a service manual while looking inside a car. Now, Chilton is specialized is providing the automotive service manuals since last 100 years and over. If you are an auto fanatic like me, this article may draw your attention.

Chilton is said to be one of the best companions of present auto students, technicians or businesses. Now let me tell you the variety of manual services that Chilton offers:

• Do It Yourself: This product is designed especially for the amateur auto-fanatics like us. From a technician’s point of view it is nothing but a nursery rhyme book. But for a layman like us, it is no less than a bible of auto servicing.
• Professional: If you are looking to service your car in a complete manner and that too in a professional way, then you should look for this professional service manual from Chilton. Here I want to tell you one thing that you should know your car and its parts very well before opting for this professional service manual.
• Custom for your business: If you are taking auto servicing as commercial purpose then you should go for this one.

You can own any one of the mentioned service manuals by spending anything from $22.80 to $50. You can order your service manual online from the official website of Chilton. Believe me; you won’t regret for the money you will spend to buy your service manual from Chilton. Bye!!!

Any kind of machine comes with a service manual. Service manual is nothing but the book (or a compact disk sometimes) comes with your product you bought. It depicts the primary methods of maintaining and servicing your gadget. Servicing a car is not a job for a non-professional person. But still you will get a service manual when buying the car.

We always neglect the basic skills of servicing the cars. But think about an emergency. You are on a long drive with your partner and one of the rear tires is just punctured. You have an extra tire, but you don’t know how to fix it! The situation becomes more horrible if it is 2 of the night and you were passing a highway surrounded with the jungles. Now, don’t you think, it would have been better if you knew the procedure to fix a punctured tire? Don’t worry! Just take your car’s service manual and the toolbox out. You can easily find the procedures to fix a new tire in your car in the service manual. It may take a little longer for you to fix the tire compared to a professional mechanic. But you can get rid of that horrible situation once you follow the service manual.

So I think that one small story makes you understand the value of a service manual. It is not about fixing a tire, it is always better to know about the parts of your favorite car. Moreover, these ‘help yourself’ methods regarding these car problems make your car live longer. I am taking a leave right now. Have a great evening. Goodbye!