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7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by AutoJoshNG: 10:18am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Most times, many of us use our car for short journeys only. Due to this, we tend to somewhat neglect our vehicles.. only to become concerned when an impending long drive is required. Taking a long drive increases stress on many components of your vehicle and if you’re not used to taking long journeys, it’s important that you ensure your car is up to the job before leaving. There are some aspects FRSC wants us to know. 1. Engine oil: This is the lifeblood of the the engine. Engine oil needs to be changed as recommended in your vehicle manual as it becomes less efficient over time 2. Engine coolant: This is essentially a combination of antifreeze and water. Antifreeze does help to prevent the coolant from freezing during subzero temperatures.. but the chemicals in antifreeze (ethylene glycol) actually increase the boiling point of water which also helps to prevent engines from overheating. 3. Windscreen washer fluid: It is often neglected and only noticed when you really need it. The last thing you want is to be traveling on a road you don’t know with smears on the windscreen making it difficult to see. 4. Brake fluid: Similarly to the engine coolant system, the brake system should be a sealed unit. Spongy brake pedal or frequent top-ups of brake fluid may indicate a leak in the system, or degraded fluid in the system that requires draining and replacing. 5. Battery: If your car is quite new, then this shouldn’t be an issue. A car battery lasts from around four years onward. There’s not really a specific time when they need replacing as it’s dependent on various factors such as quality of the battery, driving habits – frequent short drives can lessen a battery's life and colder climates may shorten a battery's lifespan. 6. Tyres: Check all tyres to ensure your vehicle remains legal and stable whilst driving. 7. Lights: It is a legal requirement to have working external lighting on your vehicle, so have an all-round check to see if they’re all working. Activate the hazards for an easier method of checking indicators. Other items that can be taken along includes: Water and Food, First Aid Kit, Torch / Flash Light etc. I hope you enjoyed it. Is there anything you feel to add, add using the comments button. https://autojosh.com/long-drive/ 14 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by vizkiz: 10:22am On Jan 05, 2017 |
What happened to spare tyres? Jumper cables? 11 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by alatbaba1(m): 10:35am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Hw abt fire extinguishers? spare tires, confused FRSC 9 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by lordm(m): 10:50am On Jan 05, 2017 |
And a can Coke 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by DaddySLY(m): 10:52am On Jan 05, 2017 |
dont forget to use spiritual eye to check if witches from ur village tampered with the spiritual brakes... 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Ekejoestar(m): 11:30am On Jan 05, 2017 |
after checking all this check whether you have enough money to bribe them incase u meet one stronghead officer! 7 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by femi4: 11:30am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Extra battery/ jumper cable Dont give a fvvck crew....over to you |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Kingxway: 11:32am On Jan 05, 2017 |
No be the same FRSC wey dey delay to give person en drivers license, na dem dey give condition so |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by promisepromise: 11:33am On Jan 05, 2017 |
U just mentioned some of dey point there are still many things to look out for |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by allisonluvsu(m): 11:34am On Jan 05, 2017 |
h |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by buharimustlive: 11:35am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by nedu2000(m): 11:35am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Cusoms papers and birth certificate,for customs and police on the road.No be only roaad safety dey road 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Dlee1(m): 11:35am On Jan 05, 2017 |
I really should give a fvck about this measures. 2 Likes
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Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Switmon: 11:36am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Nice post op |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Nobody: 11:36am On Jan 05, 2017 |
And the question remains " Do FRSC have all these things in their rickety cars? |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by aydoth(m): 11:38am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Spare tyre Wheel Spanner Fuel Guage Warning Triangle (C-Caution) Fire Extinguisher Jack Spare fan belt First Aid Kit Water Torch... Not forgetting my personal well-being... 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by KingAfo(m): 11:39am On Jan 05, 2017 |
vizkiz:exactly,c - caution |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by captain247: 11:41am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Make duplicate of car documents and keep them in different places in the car in case one document is removed by a bad officer during inspection you have other completed document to present. 6 Likes |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by adedayoadedeji(m): 11:43am On Jan 05, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by paschal47(m): 11:47am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Don't forget to take your BATON along you'll be needing it in case of mad individuals on the road |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by AFEAMOS(m): 11:47am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Don't check your driving license expiring date oooo because it is not included
ONI YEYE GBOGBO |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by muller101(m): 11:49am On Jan 05, 2017 |
Fan belt. Bearings. Oil seals. Propeller shaft, nozzles. Timing chain or belt. What am I even saying. Carry the whole engine sef. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by professore(m): 12:01pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
This is nice |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by ultimate73(m): 12:11pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
informative let me give my last f*ck |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Deilluminator(m): 12:26pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
Pishure |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by Malawian(m): 12:26pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
captain247:Eledumare !!! |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by ItzHoludex(m): 12:31pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
gud sturv |
Re: 7 Things To Check In Your Car Before A Long Drive - FRSC by frubben(m): 12:39pm On Jan 05, 2017 |
ND carry enough money for enough bribing for same people that ask us to include the one they miss. 1 Like |
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