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Top 25 Car Care Tips by Car Care Made Easy

1. Oil usually comes in 5 liters or 1 liter. A small bottle of 1 liter is ideal for keeping in the trunk charges.

2. Make sure the car is parked on land flat when checking oil level or your reading will be inaccurate.

3. On most cars, the difference between minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick is about one liter.

4. If your car is overheating you should stop immediately. If it is not safe to stop, turn off the heater to heat and fan speed to maximum. This helps draw heat from the engine.

5. Gunk type "mayonnaise" in the coolant tank is the result of the cooling liquid in contact with oil. This is usually caused by a leak inside the engine which allows them to mix and should be investigated by a garage immediately.

6. Keep a water bottle in the trunk in case you need to make an emergency top up the cooling system.

7. Test your brakes if you drove into deep water. Apply slight pressure on the brake pedal to help dry out.

8. The brake fluid level falls naturally over time as the brakes wear, but if you have to reload often, the car must be checked for leaks.

9. Dirt and grease can clog the braking system, then Make sure the area around the fuel cap of the brake fluid is clean before removing it.

10. If your steering feels heavier than normal but the fluid level is correct, check your tire pressure. Under-inflated tires are a common cause and simple heavy steering.

11. It is normal to hear "growl" steering system a bit when the lock is applied. At any time among other things, this means that there a problem.

12. The level of power steering fluid changes with temperature. It is best to check when the car is fully warmed.

13. Head Lamp Car You get just as dirty as the windshield. Give them a pad when filled with windshield washer fluid and most often during the winter.

14. Do not use dishwashing liquid to make a Wash the filter mixture. Salt and detergents, damaging the paint.

15. In winter, use your air conditioning system defog the windshield. It is an easy way to make sure you use it all year and is very good to clear the screen.

16. The fuse box usually contains a spare fuse years, but it is worth to get a mixed set of fuses to keep the box glove.

17. When you change a light bulb, do not touch the glass. The oils left by your skin can cause the bulb breaks when it gets warmer.

18. If you buy a new battery, put the receipt directly into the glove box. If ever there is a problem in the warranty period of the battery, you'll easily by hand.

19. Check your manual for make sure it is safe to jump start your car. Some cars have sensitive electrical systems that can be damaged by boosting.

20. When jump starting, make sure both cars are not touching and jumper cables are not parts moving in the engine compartment.

21. In the United Kingdom, driving with tires below the limit of 1.6 mm is not just a failure MOT but also illegal. It will cost you a fine and 3 points on your license for illegal tire.

22. When checking tire wear, make sure to check all the tires that wear rate varies, particularly between the front and rear.

23. When inflating your tires, do not forget to check the spare tire. This may seem inflated, but can go flat when the weight of the car is loaded onto it.

24. Do not try to change a wheel on the side of a busy road, especially with your back on road. Call for breakdown assistance instead.

25. After you repair your car just before a word should pick defects that could cause it to fail. A well maintained engine will also help pass the emissions test.

About the Author

Alex is the founder of Car Care Made Easy. To learn more about any of the 25 points above, head over to the Car Care Made Easy website.

You’ll find invaluable background knowledge, advice on what to buy and easy to follow step-by-step guides taking you through the simple checks that will keep your car in tip-top condition. Ideal for learners or experienced drivers, Car Care Made Easy is the ultimate car care resource on the web.

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