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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:59pm On Oct 09, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:21pm On Oct 09, 2018
Dilute your coolant:Your cooling system needs both coolant-antifreeze and water, so don’t pour undiluted coolant into your cooling system. Dilute it with water to the commonly recommended 50-50 ratio. Similarly, don’t use straight water in your system either.The coolant protects against corrosion and freezing.The water ensures good heat transfer from the coolant to the radiator.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:00pm On Oct 09, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:52pm On Oct 09, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:58pm On Oct 09, 2018
Wash your car : Road salt, sludge and pollution can lead to costly body work. Without regular cleaning, you can start to notice rust on the bottom of your doors within four years. Another three to four years and the corrosion will creep to underbody components, like brake lines. It can cost thousands in rust-related repairs if you neglect to wash your car, especially near ocean/gulf shorelines where the road sand or morning dew might be salty.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:33pm On Oct 09, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:25am On Oct 10, 2018
Power steering fluid should be checked regularly to ensure it is filled to capacity. The fluid can be checked via the reservoir. For the specific location relating to your vehicle please check your owner's manual. Only use the recommended oil for your car, this
information can be found in your owner's manual. Never over fill the reservoir.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:54am On Oct 10, 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.


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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:24am On Oct 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:07pm On Oct 10, 2018
Blast mats with the hose
When washing your car, drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose.This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:12pm On Oct 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:33pm On Oct 10, 2018
Lights are critical for vehicle safety. Electrical components including horns and window demisters need to be checked as well to ensure correct operation on a regular basis. Check you lights regularly to ensure they work correctly. Only use the recommended globes, this information can be found in your owner's manual.
Check other electrical components i.e. horns, window demisters regularly to ensure correct operation.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:28pm On Oct 10, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:36pm On Oct 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:16pm On Oct 10, 2018
Clean the inside, too:Vacuum and sponge your
interior every time you wash your car. Dirt particles are abrasive, and spilled liquids, such as soda, can be corrosive.Vacuum your interior thoroughly with a powerful vacuum (small cordless models are generally too weak). Use the appropriate wand heads when vacuuming. The bare metal wand can mar and scratch surfaces. Sponge vinyl surfaces clean with a solution of mild detergent and water.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:34pm On Oct 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:51pm On Oct 10, 2018
Check for uneven wear
Check tires for uneven wear. If you’ve maintained tire inflation properly, uneven wear may indicate the need for a wheel realignment. It can also mean improperly operating brakes or shocks, a bent wheel, internal tire damage, or worn bushings.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:02am On Oct 11, 2018
Don’t forget the timing belt: On many cars, it’s the
belt you can’t see that is the most critical. If your manual says, as many do, that you should replace the timing belt at 50,000 miiles, do it! A failed timing belt can, depending on engine type, cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your engine.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:27am On Oct 11, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:57am On Oct 11, 2018
Blast mats with the hose
When washing your car,drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose.This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:33pm On Oct 11, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:29pm On Oct 11, 2018
Avoid hose hassles: Check the hoses under your hood every month or two to avoid the hassle of a broken hose while you’re on the road. With the car cool and off, squeeze the hoses. If they are hard or make a crunching sound, replace them. Ditto if they are extremely soft or sticky.With the car warm but off, examine hoses for bulges and collapsed sections. If you find any, the hose walls are weak, and it’s time to replace the hose. Never drive with a ruptured coolant hose, or you are liable to overheat the engine and damage it. Other hoses are crucial to operation of your power brakes and cruise-control systems.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:50pm On Oct 11, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:40pm On Oct 11, 2018
Don’t fill up if you see the tanker : If you happen to see a fuel tanker filling the tanks at your local petrol station, come back another day or go to a different petrol station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your petrol can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:22pm On Oct 11, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:49am On Oct 12, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:05am On Oct 12, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:53am On Oct 12, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:12pm On Oct 12, 2018
Avoid light fixture problems
When changing a bad bulb, clean dirty or corroded sockets with fine steel wool or a small wire brush.Wipe the socket clean of debris before installing the new light bulb.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:25pm On Oct 12, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:34pm On Oct 12, 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.

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