The car care is very important to get good performance and development of it and in turn a lifetime of use. The average lifespan of a standard car is 10 years after it this time our car is starting to show serious flaws that force us to drop it or in other cases to make costly repairs.
The following tips are essential to maintain the car in good condition and to extend its shelf life.
Engine
As you know, the engine is the heart of the car and being the most important part of this, being the engine of the utmost importance to you.
- The revision of the candles is important for the performance of the car, check that the tab on the tapping tamper proof screw is not too attached and likewise too far from the central spire, noting that his look is not black or burnt, this being a sign that the candle is burned, malfunctioning or that the mixture in the cylinder is not adequate.
- The review of high voltage cables is important, taking care that are not peeled, torn, or do not collide with the accessory belts.
- It is important to review 2 or 3 times a week (if possible before you leave home each day) Oil, this control is important for engine performance as well as a lubricant also serves as the refrigerant of the pieces internal engine. The oil level is checked through a needle located at the side of mono block, having noted that the oil level does not exceed the max mark. (maximum) or is below the min mark. (Minimum). That this does not smell of burning, using the fingertips and verify that you have viscosity. Should be reviewed more frequently when it comes to diesel engines as they reach higher temperatures than Gasoline engine which makes oil more rapidly lose viscosity.
- It is very important to the revision of the accessory belts, which work mainly with the alternator and the hydraulic pump or hydraulic steering as little stress of these affect the handling of the car if the alternator belt accessory this loose, they did not work and battery power supply of the automobile in the performance given by the manufacturer, as well as too much stress on these strips can cause the breakdown in the case of the accessory belt when the hydraulic pump create a little tense this annoying sound when using the wheel and minimize performance when performing wheel spins.
- Must be reviewed constantly brake fluid, like checking the oil deposit in the meter does not exceed the maximum or below the minimum allowed.
- In the same way that the brake fluid deposit Hidrolina review, essential fluid in hydraulic steering vehicles, as this depends on the operation of the hydraulic pump and the steering system.
- Carry out oil filter change every 2 oil changes or if the oil runs 7500km using it travels 10000km Mineral or if synthetic oil is used as the filter collects dirt and small fragments of metals produced by the engine wear them. It is important to constant revision in oil or diesel engines as they reach higher temperatures than Gasoline engine and cause more wear on the parts leaving much circular metal fragments that the filter must absorb.
- Just like the oil filter air filter should also be checked and cleaned with high pressure air, this must be changed every 15000 or 20000 km driven by the environment where they circle the car. Oil or diesel engines is very important to maintain clean air filters as 70% of the effectiveness of this depends on the engine air filter and intake system.
- Must also reviewed the fuel filter is the case this filter is changed as specified by the manufacturer.
- In most modern cars is a fuse box for parts of the engine, it is important to check that these are not broken, burnt or defective.
- Must be reviewed every day if possible every time that starts up the car the radiator, checking the water level is the optimum for the operation of the cooling system, since using the vehicle without sufficient coolant can cause overheating and even cause melting of internal engine parts.
Automobile Cabin
In the cabin of the car are minor things we have to be careful but very important.
- The control panel should function optimally, as with this car we will see in operation in all its aspects, oil level, oil temperature, coolant, fuel level, RPM (revolutions per minute) number of rotations of the engine crankshaft , speedometer, indicators for high beam, low directional battery in some modern car dashboards bring the various control devices such as the ABS system, among others.
- The seat belt should always be revised, not loosening jam or alone, as this depends on the safety of the driver and other passengers in the car.
- It is important that the mirrors (rearview and side) is in perfect shape for an excellent overview of the track or back road where driving.
- Insurance of doors should always be in good condition and accessible to the user ease of access or exit the car.
Chassis and other parts
The chassis of the car should never be fractures or cracks or crazing and it would be dangerous to drive.
- Brakes wear can occur when driving and come to a stop while we stopped we heard a scream, this means that the brakes should be replaced as soon as possible.
- The dampers should be careful to avoid the beaten path, go hand springs, or add too much weight the car has more than allowed.
- Continually review the air pressure in tires is important to prevent wear thereof, the amount of air and air pressure in the tires depends on the specifications of these never exceed or kept under the limit that allows manufacturer, as this will cause distortion or premature wear them, also causing unstable handling of the car.
