sgtponzihater1:


You only need to service your ride after 12000 miles or after a year whichever comes first.
Did this almost all the I have been driving. The mechanics want you to come every time to they fuel the every 3months story.

Domipraiz:

Daily Checks
There are a number of vehicle checks that each driver should be making daily before they set off.

External

Before you get into your vehicle, make sure you’ve checked over the following:

. Condition of vehicle bodywork, windscreen, windows and lights.
Condition of windscreen wiper blades.
Cleanness of windscreen, windows, mirrors, lights and license plate.
Security of load, trailer or roof rack.
Condition of tires and tire pressure.
Availability of spare wheel and jack.

Internal

Once you’re sat in the vehicle, take a look over the following – particularly if it’s a shared vehicle, as the driver before you may have adjusted things to suit them.

Mirror positioning
Seat belt condition & function
Head rest positioning
It’s also worth checking these vital functions before you set off:

Warning lights
Headlights and brake lights
Indicators
Horn
Washers and wipers
Brakes
Fuel

Weekly Checks

A more thorough inspection can be conducted at weekly intervals to check fluid levels and various functions. You should be looking at:

Engine oil
Coolant
Windscreen wash
Brake/clutch fluid
Power steering fluid
Oil or waste leaks
Battery condition
Check that your vehicle also has the following:

Vehicle handbook
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit and torch
Warning triangle

sgtponzihater1:


Congratulations on getting a new car. Ensure to have the car manual, you can download this online if you were not given a physical copy.

Service your car once a year. This could include changing the oil and filter. Rarely the transmission fluid. Don't fall for service every 3months gang.


Please, does each vehicle has their own specific car manual or there is a general one, where can I download the car manual please
Using coolant fluid in your radiator instead of water is way to go to avoid overheating. Watch YouTube videos about your vehicle.

Also you can get specific advice if you mention the brand.

All the best

sgtponzihater1:


Congratulations on getting a new car. Ensure to have the car manual, you can download this online if you were not given a physical copy.

Service your car once a year. This could include changing the oil and filter. Rarely the transmission fluid. Don't fall for service every 3months gang.

Using coolant fluid in your radiator instead of water is way to go to avoid overheating. Watch YouTube videos about your vehicle.

Also you can get specific advice if you mention the brand.

All the best

jonas117:
Good day guys, I got a new car, pls what are maintenance tips you can give to new drivers? Do I just take the car to the mechanic once in a while and tell them to test it? What are the signs I should look for? I know about Changing the oil and oil filter but my knowledge stops there, I intend to start driving bolt so my car would need maintenance. Thanks

kingjoe:

Please how can one overcome no 4
Overheating and shortage of oil in engine

sgtponzihater1:


You only need to service your ride after 12000 miles or after a year whichever comes first.
Did this almost all the I have been driving. The mechanics want you to come every time to they fuel the every 3months story.

stuffs2002:


jona117, be careful with the number 1 advice given by this person as a mistake with engine oil could be the beginning of the end for your car.

If your car is direct Tokunbo, I would advice to aways use the engine recommended by the manufacturer

Rinoxy:

Okay, thanks. You didn't talk about the coolant part of my question.

Rinoxy:

What if Naija used? What advice to you profer pls?

ThatCEO:


This Ur info wrong o. Change oil at the intervals the manufacturer recommend. Check owners manual. Toyota is usually 5000 miles

sgtponzihater1:


Boiling point of water is 100. If you have only water in your radiator, it can vaporise especially at high temperature when doing interstate journey and leave your engine to overheating and knocking. The right fluid in your radiator is a coolant fluid. You never need to fill your radiator if it coolant as the boiling point is over 200. That's what I do personally.

Let me know if this is not clear.

stuffs2002:



Continue with the Oil the last owner was using

sgtponzihater1:


Boiling point of water is 100. If you have only water in your radiator, it can vaporise especially at high temperature when doing interstate journey and leave your engine to overheating and knocking. The right fluid in your radiator is a coolant fluid. You never need to fill your radiator if it coolant as the boiling point is over 200. That's what I do personally.

Let me know if this is not clear.

stuffs2002:



Continue with the Oil the last owner was using

sgtponzihater1:


You only need to service your ride after 12000 miles or after a year whichever comes first.
Did this almost all the I have been driving. The mechanics want you to come every time to they fuel the every 3months story.

bonnyhope:


I think it depends on the car

My car manual says 7000miles or 6 months

Any one that comes first

TRADELYN:

Is it bad to use water only in the radiator?

bonnyhope:


I think it depends on the car

My car manual says 7000miles or 6 months

Any one that comes first

sgtponzihater1:


True. We rarely use 7k in 6months. I stretch mine to yearly and never had any issue with this.

bonnyhope:


Not bad in my own opinion but coolant is better.

I have used my tokunbo car for over 2 yrs with follow come coolant without issue

saysugar:
ur state?

jonas117:


Rivers state port Harcourt

sgtponzihater1:


Congratulations on getting a new car. Ensure to have the car manual, you can download this online if you were not given a physical copy.

Service your car once a year. This could include changing the oil and filter. Rarely the transmission fluid. Don't fall for service every 3months gang.

Using coolant fluid in your radiator instead of water is way to go to avoid overheating. Watch YouTube videos about your vehicle.

Also you can get specific advice if you mention the brand.

All the best

kaymart:

Even when the oil is so black?

alibiz:
First thing first go to a driving school

Anonymoususher:
Since you know about changing oil and oil filter one other area people often neglect is the gear oil. Many believe the gear oil doesn't need change or stays about 2yrs or more before it should be changed.

My brother don't fall for that, make it a habit to change your gear oil at least twice yearly, it won't kill you but you will pay dearly if your gear gets spoilt. I changed mine with about 170k and I learnt the hard way.

Secondly, always check your water, please ensure you have coolant in your radiator and not just water, coolant is recommended and while driving from time to time your eyes should cool to the temperature reading to be sure your car to know when the car is overheating so you can stop immediately else your car will just burst into flames one day.

Also make sure your AC filter is changed immediately it stops to chill (that thing doesn't cost above 2k), don't fall for the temptation of increasing the AC, as a rule for me, my AC is always at the lowest whether morning, afternoon or night so long as my filter is neat, the car should be cold enough. Increasing the AC can stress your engine, even if you don't notice, the car may require extra power to run the AC and the engine at same time. So at lowest should be a rule for you.

Also, avoid dragging road with crazy drivers especially in traffic, who wants to pass allow them to pass especially this yeye lagos. No go carry Benz dey drag road with corolla cos at the end you will be the loser.

Don't be a rough rider, change your tyres when their teeths are fading, check alignment so u don't derail to another car, when you see bad roads, slow down to avoid spoil ur shock.

Lastly, fix damages when you spot them but be careful not to allow the car overwhelm you because there are seasons when the car will frustrate you back to back and all you work will just be consumed by the car, don't let it get to you, fix the necessary stuffs at your pace

fineboynl:
how do you change AC filter? Remove the dashboard?

easytig:
If it's synthetic oil weight like 5w30 you can go the full year, but if it conventional oil like 20w 50 then every three months is okay to avoid sludge since it's not as protective as 5w30.