Before i Expose you to the cars!! i would first want to give you prime details on the maintenance of this cars.
Automobile Maintenance Facts
- 38% of cars have low or dirty engine oil
- 54% of cars have low tire pressure
- 28% of cars have inadequate cooling protection
- 19% of cars need new belts
- 16% of cars have dirty air filters
- 10% of cars have low or contaminated brake fluid
Monthly Automobile Check List
- Clean the Car
- Check the Lights
- Check Tire Pressure and Tire Condition
- Refill Windshield Washer Fluid
Quarterly Automobile Check List
- Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Check the Battery and Battery Cables
- Inspect Belts
- Check the Air Filter
- Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter
- Check the Exhaust System
- Check the Fuel Filter
- Inspect Hoses
- Check the Power Steering Fluid
- Rotate Tires
Six Month Automobile Check List
- Lubricate the Chassis
- Wax the Car
- Inspect the Wiper Blades
Yearly Automobile Check List
- Change the Cabin Air Filter
- Change the Antifreeze
- Check the Spark Plugs
- Inspect the Steering and Suspension Systems
- Inspect the Brakes
Words Associated With Car Devices And Their Adequate Uses
Antifreeze levels must be checked at the reservoir. NEVER OPEN A HOT RADIATOR CAP! The reservoir should be at the Hot line when the engine is hot. If the antifreeze level is low, add coolant mixed with distilled water at a 50/50 ratio. The right amount of coolant keeps your car running at the right temperature. Most vehicles' owner's manuals recommend changing the coolant once a year. This means you must drain, or flush, the car's cooling system and replace the drained coolant with fresh coolant. The coolant has rust inhibitors, but some corrosion will take place and contaminant the coolant with trash. Draining the radiator removes dirt and rust particles from the system. These particles can be left behind in the cooling passages of your engine as the coolant circulates through the engine. The particles can clog up the cooling system and cause the car to rust from the inside out! If you need to add coolant often, you could have a leak. This could be a hose with a crack or hole or it could be a more serious problem and, if not fixed, could compromise your engine. Check the coolant's concentration it ensure enough antifreeze is in the radiator. If the coolant is too diluted with water, it can freeze and crack your engine! Warning: do not leave antifreeze where animals can get to it. It has a taste they love, but it is toxic to them.
When checking the automatic transmission fluid, only check the fluid level with the engine running and the transmission in park. Add fluid if needed. Change the fluid every 2 years or 24,000 miles unless directed otherwise in your owner's manual.
Check the battery to ensure it is mounted properly and securely fastened down. The battery cables should be checked to make sure they are tight, clean and free of corrosion. Batteries that are older than 3 years should be tested and replaced if needed.
Check the car's belts for looseness and wear. Belts need to be replaced when they become deeply cracked or show other signs of excessive wear. Normal replacement is between 60,000-90,000 miles. Worn belts can lead to a breakdown or even engine damage. Belts run the water pump, power steering pump and other engine components. Most modern cars have one belt that drives everything. Older cars will have more than one belt. A belt breaking can cause a car to have power steering failure or cause the car to overheat. Avoid engine damage and change the belts if they look bad.
Brakes, drums, rotors and linings need to be inspected at least once per year and replaced if you see signs of wear. Changing the brake pads regularly can save further damage to other vital, expensive parts of the braking system. Obvious signs of brake wear include squealing or grinding noises when breaking, shaky steering when stopping, more time to stop, car pulls to one side when stopping, the brake pedal pulsing when stopping or, most obvious, a flashing brake warning light. If you have any of these symptoms, please, have your car checked immediately.
Cabin Air Filters are often found in new cars. They help reduce allergies and remove dust and other contaminants from your car's living area. They should be replaced yearly.
Chassis Lubrication is not always necessary in newer cars. Many new cars are lubed for the life of the car. But, some do still require attention. Please, check your owner's manual and see what it recommends. Many steering and suspension components that need to be replaced will need lubricating periodically.
Check Engine Light comes on to show your car has a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving or comes on and doesn't go off, you many have an emissions problem or a sensor problem. You should have it analyzed to let you know where the problem lies. If the light flashes, this could be an indication of a more severe problem and it should be checked immediately to prevent catalytic converter or other damage.
Cleaning your car is necessary for a lasting paint job. Use only automotive car wash products to prevent stripping the car's wax finish. Polish the car at least twice a year to maintain and protect the car's finish.
Engine Air Filters should be inspected when the oil is changed. They should be changed about once per year. This depends on the area where you live. If you live on a dirt or gravel road or do a lot of stop and go driving, you may need to change the filter every 6 months or even more. If the filter is too dirty or gets clogged up, the engine will be unable to pull in enough air which will cause it to lose power and it could begin to run roughly.
Engine Oil and the Oil Filter should be changed every 3 months or 3,000 miles. Your owner's manual may have a different guideline for you to follow, so please refer to it and change as directed. Make sure that you only use the grade and weight of oil specified in your owner's manual. Also, you may want to change your oil earlier than recommended if you drive in a lot of stop-and-go traffic, you live in a very hot or cold climate, you drive on dirt or gravel roads, haul heavy loads, or if your engine is old and burns oil faster than it should. Oil breaks down due to the high operating temperature of the engine. As it breaks down, it is not able to lubricate the engine as well as it should. This causes the moving parts inside the engine to rub against each other and to wear each other out, thus shortening the life of the engine.
The Exhaust System should be checked for leaks, damage or broken supports. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and should be repaired immediately!
Fuel Filters should be inspect at every oil change and should be replaced if they are dirty or water has accumulated in the reservoir. If your car has a carburetor, you should change them at least once per year. Fuel Injected cars should have the fuel filter replaced every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
Hoses should be checked out at each oil change and they should be replaced if leaking, swollen, cracked or they begin to look brittle.
Lights should be repaired immediately if a problem is observed. Replace bulbs or inspect the wiring to ensure your complete safety. But, first check the fuse box. Often a fuse blows and can be replaced in a matter of minutes.
Oxygen Sensors should be replaced as recommended in the owner's manual. A faulty oxygen sensor can cause your car to fail its emissions test. Some cars have a light that tells you when the sensor needs to be replaced. All cars made since 1996 will have more than one oxygen sensor.
Power Steering Fluid should be checked while the car is warm. If fluid has to be added often, you should check for leaks in the system. Changing the fluid eliminates tiny particles of seals and O-rings that break off as the parts wear out. If you don't change the fluid, these particles contaminate the fluid and cause the power-steering pump to work harder and wear out faster. It's harder to pump particles and fluid than just fluid. Power steering pumps can be hundreds of dollars depending on your car and it is hard to drive without it. A whining noise when you turn the wheel can signal that you have a problem with your steering and your pump may be going out. If you have to add fluid to the steering system, check for leaks.
Spark Plugs should be changed between 30,000 and 100,000 miles, depending on the car and the type of spark plug. Check your owner's manual for its recommendations. Spark plugs create a spark that ignites the gas and air and the combustion it creates the power for the car. If the spark plugs need changing, your engine will begin to run poorly and the emissions will increase. A blackened plug can tell you the engine is not running correctly.
The Steering and Suspension System should be checked annually for wear, leaks, damage, and loose mounting hardware. This includes the shock absorbers, struts, ball joints, tie rod ends and all other components.
The Timing Belt is very important. The timing belt turns crankshaft which drives the camshaft which opens and closes the valves which keeps the engine pumping. The timing belt is necessary for the engine to run, but won't cause permanent damage if it breaks.
Tire Pressure and proper inflation are necessary for the safety of you and other drivers on the road. Check the pressure of all tires when you change the oil. Don't forget the spare! You want your spare properly inflated if you need it. Also, check the tread for uneven wear or damage. Fill the tires to the manufacturer's recommend psi.
Tires Rotation should be performed every 5,000 miles. You don't have to do this, but it ensures even overall tire wear. Meaning that all your tires should wear out at about the same time. And, if you have one tire that is wearing, moving it to another location will even it out. Follow the guideline in your owner's manual for the method of rotation. If you have directional tires, you must move the tires in the correct fashion or you can ruin the tires. Tires do not need to be balanced if you are rotating them unless you have a vibration.
Windshield Washer Fluid should be checked monthly and only use washer fluid. Do not use water!
Wiper Blades should be replaced every 6 months or if they become cracked or torn. Streaking can be a sign that the wiper blades need to be cleaned or replaced.
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