1. 1. Here is Eleven Tips for YOU to Keep Your Vehicles Running Smooth!
2. 2. Follow these steps and you will not only have a very efficient running vehicle it will save you a lot of unnecessary money on future maintenance that can be avoid by following these steps.
3. 3. Tip One It is ideal for automobile owners to refer to the user manual for fixing certain minor problems within the engine. As a thumb rule, change the oil filter on a regular basis, each 5,000 - 6,000 Klms. With every second oil change you should have your tires rotated.
4. 4. Tip Two Checking the tire inflation is very important. Tires, which are under-inflated, result in loss of fuel efficiency. This is one cheap form of safety and preventive maintenance. Check the tires every month. Especially during the winter months, with the drop of temperature, will effect your PSI in your tires.
5. 5. Tip Three Check all the fluids that include power steering, brake, antifreeze and windshield washer solvent and trans-axle/transmission, since these fluids ensure safety and good performance of a vehicle and are an important measure of taking care of your vehicle.
6. 6. Tip Five Clean the battery posts and cables when needed and check the same for corrosion. Besides, check battery fluids and fill them if low except for batteries that are maintenance- free.
7. 7. Tip Six Inspect engine belts always since worn belts are likely to affect performance of the engine. See if these belts have developed any cracks and try fixing the problem.
8. 8. Tip Seven Lubricate the chassis often, since it extends life of engine components.
9. 9. Tip Eight Check the lighting system including turn signals, tail-lights, brake and headlights.
10. 10. Tip Nine Automobile owners need to check washer blades of the wind shield for tears and cracks and replace them once a year.
11. 11. Tip Ten Always check for air filtration system in the engine. Owners need to do this at every oil change for confirming if there is any damage or clogging. It ensures better functioning of the vehicle.
12. 12. Tip Eleven Always keep the user manual handy. No matter whether the engine is minor or major, the moment it gives any problem, owners may refer the same for fixing temporary problems before taking the vehicle to a qualified technician.
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