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10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Automotive1(m): 2:01am On Dec 02, 2017
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It is worth learning some simple maintenance tasks to make sure you're not constantly moving in and out of your mechanic workshop for problems you could easily fix on your own.

Watching a youtube video and asking a skilled
friend is a great way to start some simple tasks like changing tyres,checking oil and coolant levels.

Of course, there are certain tasks that will require your mechanic assistance.
Don't ignore a warning light or an unfamiliar smell or sound coming from the car, and if you're unsure what the problem is,then take it to an expert.

So how many of these 10 simple car safety checks can you do?

1)Change oil and oil filter

2)How to check and top up with radiator fluid (coolant)

3)Change a flat tyre

4)Change a wiper blade

5)Check the engine oil level

6)Top up engine oil

7)Top up windscreen washer fluid

8 )Open the bonnet

9)Check brake fluid level

10)Check for cuts and bulges on tyre.

Do you have any addition to the lists above?

Please Add


Source : https://autojosh.com/10-simple-car-safety-checks-know/

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by erifeoluwasimi(f): 2:12am On Dec 02, 2017
hittin the battery contact when the motor does not start......Learnt it from nigeria movies

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by saydfact(m): 6:58am On Dec 02, 2017
Learn to change the fuse and know the ratings.

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by joviegghead: 6:58am On Dec 02, 2017
Informative. This will be quite useful when I get a car of my own. grin

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by donkenny(m): 6:58am On Dec 02, 2017
wink smiley
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by iAlex(m): 6:58am On Dec 02, 2017
Nice one
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by BabyApple(m): 6:59am On Dec 02, 2017
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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by saint047(m): 6:59am On Dec 02, 2017
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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by samblaks(m): 7:02am On Dec 02, 2017
Automotive1:
[img]http:///a/img924/5531/iWkidH.jpg[/img]

[img]http:///a/img923/9173/Xet2CS.jpg[/img]

[img]http:///a/img924/6249/fPY3bt.jpg[/img]

It is worth learning some simple maintenance tasks to make sure you're not constantly moving in and out of your mechanic workshop for problems you could easily fix on your own.

Watching a youtube video and asking a skilled
friend is a great way to start some simple tasks like changing tyres,checking oil and coolant levels.

Of course, there are certain tasks that will require your mechanic assistance.
Don't ignore a warning light or an unfamiliar smell or sound coming from the car, and if you're unsure what the problem is,then take it to an expert.

So how many of these 10 simple car safety checks can you do?

1)Change oil and oil filter

2)How to check and top up with radiator fluid (coolant)

3)Change a flat tyre

4)Change a wiper blade

5)Check the engine oil level

6)Top up engine oil

7)Top up windscreen washer fluid

8 )Open the bonnet

9)Check brake fluid level

10)Check for cuts and bulges on tyre.

Do you have any addition to the lists above?

Please Add


Source : https://autojosh.com/10-simple-car-safety-checks-know/

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Olalan(m): 7:04am On Dec 02, 2017
As simple as changing a flat tyre seems you need to have some strength to loosen the nuts.

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by veacea: 7:04am On Dec 02, 2017
Thanks
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Anointedoj(m): 7:05am On Dec 02, 2017
I have now been invited by npower for physical verification that will commence on 4th Dec but i never receive message about my physical verification details yet.when should i expect sms now?
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Coldfeets: 7:06am On Dec 02, 2017
Changing oil and oil filter so that mechanics will have No jobs again abi?

OP diarisgod o!

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by miqos03: 7:07am On Dec 02, 2017
Nice

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by miqos03: 7:08am On Dec 02, 2017
Automotive1:
[img]http:///a/img924/5531/iWkidH.jpg[/img]

[img]http:///a/img923/9173/Xet2CS.jpg[/img]

[img]http:///a/img924/6249/fPY3bt.jpg[/img]

It is worth learning some simple maintenance tasks to make sure you're not constantly moving in and out of your mechanic workshop for problems you could easily fix on your own.

Watching a youtube video and asking a skilled
friend is a great way to start some simple tasks like changing tyres,checking oil and coolant levels.

Of course, there are certain tasks that will require your mechanic assistance.
Don't ignore a warning light or an unfamiliar smell or sound coming from the car, and if you're unsure what the problem is,then take it to an expert.

So how many of these 10 simple car safety checks can you do?

1)Change oil and oil filter

2)How to check and top up with radiator fluid (coolant)

3)Change a flat tyre

4)Change a wiper blade

5)Check the engine oil level

6)Top up engine oil

7)Top up windscreen washer fluid

8 )Open the bonnet

9)Check brake fluid level

10)Check for cuts and bulges on tyre.

Do you have any addition to the lists above?

Please Add


Source : https://autojosh.com/10-simple-car-safety-checks-know/

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44








how to change break pad

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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Xeedorf: 7:08am On Dec 02, 2017
How do you xpt mechanic to grow with All this..
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Nobody: 7:11am On Dec 02, 2017
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Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by psalmson001: 7:14am On Dec 02, 2017
Number 8 might sound funny, but trust me iv seen a lady @ fuel station that didnt know how to open the fuel cap. Talkless of bonnet.
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by DorothyKett: 8:01am On Dec 02, 2017
I have now been invited by npower for physical verification that will commence on 4th Dec but i never receive message about my physical verification details yet.when should i expect sms now cool cool
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by booz(m): 8:36am On Dec 02, 2017
Change break pads!

Downloaded video on how to change my break pad. I gave it a try and was so close to changing my worn break pads, but wasn't successful. I had to take it to a mechanic, who changed it in less than 15 minutes and demanded #1,500 ( it was painful when I saw the little difference between his procedure and mine: he just filed one end of the new pads to fit into the slots and forced the cylinder to expand to give room for the thicker new pads)

Lesson learnt: I need a file in my tool box
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by mammanbawa: 8:39am On Dec 02, 2017
Change worn out brake pads. Diagnose and clear error codes with OBD scanner
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by DaimlerBen(m): 9:16am On Dec 02, 2017
booz:
Change break pads!

Downloaded video on how to change my break pad. I gave it a try and was so close to changing my worn break pads, but wasn't successful. I had to take it to a mechanic, who changed it in less than 15 minutes and demanded #1,500 ( it was painful when I saw the little difference between his procedure and mine: he just filed one end of the new pads to fit into the slots and forced the cylinder to expand to give room for the thicker new pads)

Lesson learnt: I need a file in my tool box
If he had to file, then maybe the pads or the calipers are not for your car, or something else is wrong.
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by femi4: 9:29am On Dec 02, 2017
DaimlerBen:

If he had to file, then maybe the pads or the calipers are not for your car, or something else is wrong.
he bought the wrong pads, don't blame the mechanic
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by femi4: 9:30am On Dec 02, 2017
11. Check your lights and horn
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by stan4b(m): 11:15am On Dec 02, 2017
Above all, make sure u pray b4 driving out. Cos if devil don decide to dance with ur life, non of that can save u.
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by booz(m): 3:44pm On Dec 02, 2017
DaimlerBen:

If he had to file, then maybe the pads or the calipers are not for your car, or something else is wrong.

It was not the wear face that were filed,but the two pad legs that were supposed to fit into the slots. The outer ones fitted easily and perfectly but the two inner pads didn't latch on the flywheels.
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by Automotive1(m): 4:11pm On Dec 02, 2017
Coldfeets:
Changing oil and oil filter so that mechanics will have No jobs again abi?

OP diarisgod o!
Lol grin
Re: 10 Simple Car Safety Checks You Should Know How To Do by nawtyqutekushj(m): 4:24pm On Dec 02, 2017
No 3, Always a problem for me.. My vulcanizer enjoys a lot.. �

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