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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 4:01pm On Jun 23, 2018 |
Fill with washer fluid only Don’t add water to the windshield
washer reservoir. It won’t clean as well as washer fluid, and it may
freeze in cold weather and damage the system. Don’t try to run
your windshield washer system once you suspect there’s no more
fluid in the tank, or you may damage the washer fluid pump. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 11:29pm On Jun 23, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:48am On Jun 24, 2018 |
Check power-steering fluid : Check the power-steering fluid once
a month with the car warmed up. If the level is low, have the
hoses and pump inspected for leaks. In addition to making your
car difficult to steer, low power-steering fluid will damage the
power-steering pump. Be sure to use the powersteering fluid
recommended for you car WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:56am On Jun 24, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:29pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Preserve door and window seals : Wipe a rubber protectant (such
as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to
keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oilbased product, such as
WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning
and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the
likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather,
a common cause of damage to the rubber. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:14pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:46pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Use your parking brake . Even if you are driving a car with an
automatic transmission, use your parking brake regularly,
especially if you're parked on an incline. It helps keep the brakes
adjusted in the rear of the car and makes them last longer. Do not
use your parking brake in the wintertime because your brake will
freeze and it will be stuck until it thaws out. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:57am On Jun 25, 2018 |
For stubborn carpet or mat stains : After vacuuming floor mats or
interior carpeting, apply foam rug cleaner to resistant stains as
directed by the maker. Work the foam into a few square feet at a
time, using a wet sponge or brush. Vacuum when dry. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:53am On Jun 25, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:58pm On Jun 25, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:52pm On Jun 25, 2018 |
Clean dash gauges carefully Use a soft damp cloth to lightly wipe
dust from the clear plastic lenses on your dashboard. Too much
pressure will scratch them. Too many scratches can make it
difficult to read your gauges under certain lighting conditions. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:05am On Jun 26, 2018 |
Place a towel under baby seats : All manner of food bits and
liquids can accumulate under a baby seat, where they can
permanently stain the upholstery. Place a sheet of heavy plastic
and an absorbent towel under the seat to prevent damage, and
re-secure the seat according to the manufacturer’s directions. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:49am On Jun 26, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:13pm On Jun 26, 2018 |
Keep leather from drying out and cracking Leather cars seats are
durable and don’t require a lot of maintenance. After a few years,
however, the seats can become soiled. Use a leather cleaner to
remove dirt and stains.Then apply a leather protectant formulated
for pigmented or top-coated grain leather (the leather used for
most leather car upholstery). Protectants will resist stains and
make the upholstery easier to clean in the future. Choose a
protectant that includes conditioners to keep your leather supple WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:11pm On Jun 26, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:25pm On Jun 26, 2018 |
Choose a good car insurer Sometimes, no matter how careful you
are, disaster inevitably strikes — typically in the form of an
accident. Make sure that your car will be repaired to the best
possible standard by finding an insurer that will pay for parts
from the original manufacturer and guarantee the repairs it
authorizes. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:22am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Let floor mats take winter’s beating : Use floor mats to protect
carpeting. The best type for controlling salt, slush, and mud in
winter are rubber wafflestyle mats. They stay in place, don’t
allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean.
Carpet-style mats are helpful, too. Shake, vacuum, or wash as
needed; replace them as they wear through. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:37am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:09pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Use upholstery cleaners on soiled seats: The same upholstery
cleaners you use at home can be used on your car’s upholstery.
Use them sparingly, however, to avoid saturating the fabric. Use
a clean cloth to wipe away the foam. On velour seats, brush the
fibers gently to avoid matting them and to preserve the original
texture of the fabric. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:55pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:20pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Beware the wet thumb : If you top off your tires at a service
station, check to see if there’s moisture coming from the air
pump. Simply depress the pin inside the inflator valve with your
thumbnail. If your thumb gets wet, advise the station manager
that his tanks need to be drained and go to a different station.
Moisture, trapped inside a tire, can cause pressure variations and
corrode rims. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:20pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Beware the wet thumb : If you top off your tires at a service
station, check to see if there’s moisture coming from the air
pump. Simply depress the pin inside the inflator valve with your
thumbnail. If your thumb gets wet, advise the station manager
that his tanks need to be drained and go to a different station.
Moisture, trapped inside a tire, can cause pressure variations and
corrode rims. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:35pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Have wheel alignment checked : Have your car’s wheel alignment
checked every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), or as recommended in
your owner’s manual. Also have it checked after buying new tires
and when you replace a rack-and-pinion steering unit or other
steering parts. Improper tire alignment will shorten the life of your
tires as well as cause poor handling. If your steering is stiffer
than normal or the vehicle pulls to one side, you probably have an
alignment problem. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:38pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:31pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Don’t mix coolants: Avoid mixing coolants that are different in
color. If your coolant is pink, don’t add a green formulation to it.
Otherwise, you’ll end up with a thick solution that won’t do its job.
Use only the coolant specified in your owner’s manual. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:53pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:12am On Jun 28, 2018 |
Keep an auto log : Keep a pad and pencil in the glove compartment
and use them to record your gas fill-ups and mileage. If you
notice that your gas mileage worsens, mention it to your service
man. It may be an early warning sign that something is wrong
with your car. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:55am On Jun 28, 2018 |
Maintain proper inflation : Under-inflated tires are a tire
salesman’s best friend. They create excessive heat and stress
that can lead to tire failure. If you want to get every last mile out
of your tires, get yourself a tire pressure gauge and use it at least
once a month (more in hot weather) to keep your tires inflated to
the recommendation in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Check tires
when they are cold (driven for less than one mile) for an accurate
reading. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:32am On Jun 28, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:26pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
Keep an old blanket handy: Protect your car’s roof
from scratches with an old blanket before tying
lumber, bicycles, or luggage to your roof rack. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:08pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:12pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
Keep your cool: Check the coolant-antifreeze level
weekly that shows on the translucent coolant-
antifreeze overflow tank. If low, fill to the
maximum fill mark on the tank with a 50-50
solution of coolant-antifreeze and water. Some
coolant manufacturers now sell premixed coolant
and water for the motorist who wants a quick
and easy way to top off. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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