Car maintenance is one of the essential steps for all car owners. It is not hard to maintain a car but you will need a little effort to ensure it is in a tip-top condition. We must always remember to follow our maintenance schedule and service intervals that are stated in the car manual’s book.
Generally a car needs to be serviced at every 10,000 km or 6 months whichever comes first in order to avoid any car breakdown that will cost more than a car maintenance fees. We must always plan for future maintenance service and any car parts availability. It is recommended to always choose the original parts than generic parts to avoid any problems in the future. It is usually affordable for a car maintenance fees that costs around few hundreds. Skipping a few maintenance services will lead to breakdown that may cost thousands such as overdue engine oil.
Every month or before any long trips, check under your hood to inspect the oil and coolant levels while the engine is cool. It is recommended to change the oil & filter every 3 months to avoid any engine corrosion. Regular car maintenance can avoid huge amount of money spent for breakdown or parts repair. Also, a new car usually comes with the car warranty that can be revoked if failed to follow the maintenance service schedule. Therefore, we must always follow our maintenance schedule arranged and set in the manual’s book.
Other than that, we must always to keep in mind to inspect our car’s tires often. It is recommended to check the tire’s pressure regularly to avoid any low pressure that will cause a risk of damage. By setting the correct pressure that is stated in the manual’s book, we can extend the lifespan of the tires and able to save fuel. Wheel balancing and rotation can also help to extend the lifespan by balancing evenly on the tread wear and avoid any noise and vibrations.
Batteries is one of the important components to keep your vehicle runs. Generally, car batteries can last up to 2 years depends on the upkeep. Always keep track on the car batteries to ensure when is the right time to replace it. Most of the car owners often overlook to check on their car brake lights/headlights. Always check your both headlights are well functioning and well positioning. Walk around your car to check the turn signals and as well as parking lights. Get a friend to help to check your brake lights when you are engaging the brake. We must always ensure our vehicle is in a great condition by regular maintenance service. Wash your vehicle every 1-2 weeks to prevent any dirts or contamination damage to your vehicle paint. It is recommended to make it a habit by checking our car tires, car brake lights/headlights, air filter, oil and coolant levels that can be easily done at home. This will help to extend our vehicle longevity and avoid any sudden breakdowns or expensive repairs.