How to maintain a car
Preventive maintenance is important to keep your car safe. With proper care your car will last longer and some of the possible problems can be avoided. Well-maintained car is not only safer, it's also more economical and produces less pollutions. If the car is well-maintained, you can expect higher price when you decide to sell it.
Few basic car maintenance tips
• Regular oil changes are very important to keep your engine in a good shape.
• Wash your car regularly, wax it once in a while to keep the car body shiny and free from corrosion.
• Take care of any minor concerns as soon as you can, so it won't cause serious problems and an expensive repair later
• Use only original parts
Car maintenance checklist
Check our simple illustrated car maintenance checklist, where you can find out how to check the engine oil, transmission fluid, tire pressure and what other items need to be periodically checked.
Car body care
How to take care of the car body and paint, how to wash a car, how to polish and wax painted surfaces to keep your car shiny. How to repair minor scratches and remove scuffs left by other objects from the paint. Find out how you can repair stone chips and when it may be a good idea to rust proof your car.
Interior care
Clean interior not just looks great, it also better for your health. Whether you are preparing your car for sale or simply want to keep it clean, check few tips how to clean the interior of your car. You also might be interested How to get rid of musty smell from the air conditioner.
Engine maintenance
The engine is a hearth of your vehicle, and to work well it needs to be regularly maintained. Learn what your engine needs and why it's important to change your oil regularly. This article also covers topics on a synthetic oil, engine tune-ups, emission test and more.
How to prepare a car for winter
Your car has a lot to endure during winter - cold weather, slippery roads, salt and sand on the streets. Any hidden problems your car may have will get worse during cold winter. An old battery, engine oil that hasn't been changed for awhile, worn out spark plugs, a bad thermostat are the types of things that could cause a problem on cold mornings. Winter driving is very demanding and bad tires or worn out wipers can compromise your safety. Here are few tips how to prepare your car for winter:
- Winter tires
- Tire pressure
- Battery
- Wipers, windshield washer fluid
- Protecting car body
- Lubricate door locks
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