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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:20am On Jul 29, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:32pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Top off your brake fluid: Check brake fluid monthly.Wipe dirt from the master cylinder lid before you open it. If you need fluid, add the type recommended by your car’s maker. Never substitute other fluids, such as transmission or power-steering fluid. And don’t use brake fluid from a previously opened container. Once exposed to air, brake fluid absorbs moisture and contaminates easily. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:04pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:34pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Avoid overfilling your crankcase with oil: Don’t
overfill your engine crankcase with oil. If you do,
the oil can rise into the crankshaft, where air
bubbles will get churned into the oil.Your oil
pump can’t do a good job of circulating oil with
air bubbles. The result can be overheating and
stress on engine components. Overfilling can also
foul your sparkplugs. In fact, overfilling is a bad
idea with all automotive fluids. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:33pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Wipe oil pan plug clean: If you do your own oil changes, clean the drain plug and washer with rags before re installing your oil pan. Some plugs are magnetized to trap metal particles. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:59pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:18pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Don’t fill up if you see the tanker : If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:42pm On Jul 29, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:13am On Jul 30, 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 ca gt tryr 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): 8:16am On Jul 30, 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 lanreg95(m): 11:00am On Jul 30, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:22pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Check engine oil at every other fill-up For an accurate reading, follow this procedure: Run or drive your car for about 15 minutes to warm the oil; then park the car in a level place.Turn off the engine and wait 15 minutes to allow the oil in the engine to drain back to the oil pan. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel or rag. Reinsert the dipstick, being sure to push it in all the way, then pull it out again to check the oil level. It should be somewhere between the hash marks on the dipstick. Add the type and amount of oil as specified in your owner’s manual, if necessary. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:57pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:15pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Keep the caps on: You step out into driveway ready to start your morning commute only to discover a flat tire. How in the heck did that happen overnight? If the tire valve is missing its cap, the culprit might be a leaky valve. Those little caps keep out dirt and moisture that can cause leaks, so be sure to keep caps on all your tire valves. Another tip: When you replace tires, remind the tire shop that you expect new valves with the tires. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:05pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Keep the tires inflated: Under-inflated tires can reduce the tire life by 15% and will slightly decrease your gas mileage, perhaps by 10%. Inflating tires is perhaps the easiest of all activities, and many stores sell tire gauges for a very small cost. Checking your tire pressure every other time you get gas will reduce tire wear and prevent these issues. Monitor your tire tread with a penny. Insert the penny into the tread with Lincoln's head down. If the top of his head is not obscured by the tread, your tires need to be replaced. Basically, if you can see all of Lincoln's head, you must replace your tires. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:41pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:44pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Drive less: Especially, avoid short trips. Cold starts are hard on engines, your gas mileage, and the environment. Short trips can also significantly shorten the life of your muffler. Basically, you get condensation in the exhaust when you start a cold engine, and if you don't run the car for long enough to evaporate all of the condensation out of the system, excessive amounts of water can accumulate in your muffler, and rust a hole through it. Avoid starting a cold car just to pull it into the garage, for instance. Consider walking to the nearest store for a change. Combine short errands, and, if you have multiple vehicles, drive the one more recently driven when you go out again. Do drive a car at least every week or so, since cars that sit for longer than a week or two at a time have other problems, such as fluids gradually draining out of systems. Consult a mechanic if you will store a car for an extended period. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:42pm On Jul 30, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:01am On Jul 31, 2018 |
Keep the front end aligned: If you notice your car shaking while driving at high speeds (not while braking - shuddering while braking indicates warped rotors), or if your tread is wearing unevenly, then you may need an alignment. This is also key to extending the life of your tires and will keep the tread even for increased safety. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:57am On Jul 31, 2018 |
Monitor your brake pad thickness and don't let
the pads wear down to metal - this will cause
damage to your brake rotors ("discs" wink at least
and possibly your calipers as well. Rotors and
calipers are much more expensive to replace than
pads. There is no such thing as "cleaning" a
brake pad while it is still on a car - the friction
between the pad and rotor will eradicate any
outside substance almost immediately. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:49am On Jul 31, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:53am On Jul 31, 2018 |
Change the air filter: This is something you can do easily at home without using tools, and should be done approximately every 12 thousand miles. You can buy a matching filter at nearly any auto parts store and your owner's manual will show you where your air filter is located. A dirty, dusty filter can lower gas mileage. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:43pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:27pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Read the car's manual and schedule maintenance accordingly . Keeping up with your car's recommended maintenance schedule can help avoid costly problems with your cooling system, drive train, suspension and other components; following the recommended schedule also helps ensure you the get the full benefit of the manufacturer's warranty. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:16pm On Jul 31, 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): 7:54pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:36pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Change the oil regularly: This will improve your gas mileage and protect your engine. The recommended mileage between oil changes is 3,000 - 5,000 miles (or 5000 - 8000 kilometres) or every 3 to 6 months. Doing this could make it possible for your vehicle to attain 200,000 miles (or about 320,000 kilometres). Change the oil filter as well - there is no sense in putting clean oil through a dirty filter, and filters are very cheap and available at any parts store. Please check your service manual, or contact your dealer for your car's specific needs. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:45pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:16am On Aug 01, 2018 |
Heavier is not always better : Use the oil viscosity
grade that’s recommended in your owner’s
manual for the temperature range you expect for
the coming season. Lighter grades (lower
viscosity, such as SAE 5W-30), often specified for
today’s smaller car engines, will deliver easier
starts and better engine protection in winter and
improved gas mileage throughout the year,
thanks to less internal engine friction. Do not use
a heavy grade of oil in cold winter climes or you
will risk damage to your engine. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:00am On Aug 01, 2018 |
Park in the shade: Of course, a garage is always the ideal place to park your car. But if one isn’t available, minimize interior damage from UV sunlight and heat by always trying to park your car in the shade. If no shade is available or if you find parking under a tree results in bird droppings, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact. As a bonus, you’ll have a cooler car to step into on hot sunny days. Car shades come in two basic types: those that you unfold and place on the front windshield and rear window, or pleated types that attach to the windshield posts (with adhesive), window frames (with Velcro), or the windows themselves (with suction cups). WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:48am On Aug 01, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:23pm On Aug 01, 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 |
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