A car is part of our belongings which need to be maintained. It is not everything we have to visit mechanic for repair attention. This thread is to offer simple do it yourself maitenance tips and advice.Feel free to contribute responsibly.

Make sure you check your oil and water in the radiator regularly.

sasifo: A car is part of our belongings which need to be maintained. It is not everything we have to visit mechanic for repair attention. This thread is to offer simple do it yourself maitenance tips and advice.Feel free to contribute responsibly.

every wednesday always expect 3 simple car care tips and maintenance here.

Every 5,000 miles or 8,000km, rotate your tyres. arrow Tyre rotation.
Clean brake dust off regularly

Brake dust contains all sorts of nasty stuff. If you leave it too long, the combination of road grime, moisture and heat from your brakes will bake it on to your wheels. Brake dust normally clings to wheels with static electricity so a damp sponge and clean cold water is the best way to get it off.
Check your tyre pressures

Check your tyre pressures regularly - once a week is ideal. Bad tyre pressures can affect fuel economy, handling and comfort. It's easy to do and there is no excuse not to. arrow Checking your tyre pressure.
Check your tread depth

Bald, slick tyres might be good for motor racing but they're no good on the road. Most tyres come with tread wear bars built into them now - find one, examine it and if your tread is too low, replace your tyres. Four new tyres might seem expensive but they're cheaper than a fine or an accident. arrow Tread wear bars.

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