64 Mechanic ‘S ways, so your car last longer
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Every 2 weeks or 3,000 miles:
. 1. Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid.
Once a month or 1000 miles:
. 2. Check the tire pressure - with a tire gauge.
. 3. Check transmission fluid.
. 4. Check the brake fluid.
. 5. Car wax (in order to protect the finish).
. 6. Check belts and hoses.
Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:
7. Change oil and oil filter (every 6 months or 3,000 miles).
8. Lubricate the chassis.
9. Check transmission fluid.
10. Check all drive belts (fan belts) frayed or cracked belts.
Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:
11. Change oil and filter (every 6 months or 3,000 miles).
12. Inspect the suspension.
13. Rotate the tires.
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:
14. Flush the radiator, replace anti-freeze, check air-conditioning
system.
15. Replace the air filters.
16. Lubricate the chassis.
Every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
17. Replace the spark plugs (30000 miles suggested to the average
unleaded gas) and PC valve.
18. Change automatic transmission fluid, filters and pan gasket.
. 19. Inspect brake pads.
Every 3 years or 30,000 miles:
20. Checking and testing of ignition (if necessary, replace).
21. Test heating and cooling system hoses (if necessary, replace).
22. Check drive belts (if necessary, replace).
23. Replace fluid and the difference with a manual transmission.
Every 50,000 miles.
24. Check brake shoes (if necessary, replace)
25. If you have major repairs to do is wise to acquire at least
3 estimates, if possible, before taking a decision.
. 26. Read and follow the instructions for handling car - its your car
Bible to make your car last longer.
27. Are you a man, woman, boy or girl, learn how to do some
routine maintenance work on your car yourself. And many books,
video cassettes, magazines and classes are available in local
The library will be to learn that, for free, if you do not know. Learn
How to check your oil, transmission fluid, and tire pressure
coolant, etc.
. 28. If you find a good mechanic, who can trust, stick with it
even if its prices are slightly higher - all things being equal.
You’ll always save time, money and aggravation in the long term.
. 29. Do not race or gun your engine when you start it.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly when the engine is cold.
30. Avoiding the combustion of rubber - the excessive consumption of space
transmissions, rear, not to mention your tires.
31. International tire company estimated that 33% of all tires
on the road are under-inflated (low air). Under-inflated tires
wear out faster and have a tendency to blow out easier.
32. A Jota car lasts longer. A car port is next best, and
cover the car is a distant third.
. 33. Avoid Jackrabbit starts and stops. Stop and accelerate
gradually.
34. Avoid tailgating, tire squealing turns, flying over speed
bumps, pot holes and revving your engine.
35. If possible, avoid driving during your Rush Hour stop
and go traffic periods.
. 36. Take the front-end, suited to longer tire life and better gas
mileage.
. 37. Make sure you get promised repairs in the writing, as
about the cost.
. 38. Avoid car dealers except to have highly specialized repairs
done that can not be done properly anywhere else.
. 39. It is hard to be overcharged when you get three estimates
Before you have work done.
40. Note: Cheapest is not always the best. Normally, the best
mechanics with the best equipment and training cost more.
41. Often, mechanics, that the fees are extremely low prices
worse
inside or outside of equipment, little or no formal education
under-insured.
. 42. Complex electrical problems are so severe that part
Electrical work should be done in the “Auto Electric” shop. They
have the equipment, tools and training to perform more work
efficient than the average mechanic.
. 43. If your car has “Cruise Control” use it. The use of cruise
control
will save 5% to 10% of Gallon of gas on long trips.
. 44. Avoid constantly pressing and releasing when the accelerator
driving. This practice not only wastes fuel, but puts
Excessive wear on the drive your car train.
45. Do not ride your brake pedal, this wears out your brake
linings
pre-maturely, fuel and waste.
. 46. Drivers in the window all the way down at higher speeds,
10% of waste will be more gallons of gasoline than driving with them
closed.
. 47. Research by major car manufacturers have shown that
negligence
proper routine maintenance work is the number one reason for which
a huge increase in car repairs are required.
. 48. Tires purchased at stores such as Sears,
Montgomery
Wards, K-Mart, etc., can be an excellent value because there are many
made the world’s leading tire manufacturers. To the list, which
The manufacturer of tires, which every department store, write
to: Tire Information Center, P.O. Box 677, Syosset, NY 11791
. 49. When you purchase or change tires, make sure that their
spin balanced.
50. Avoid cleaning your windshield with a dry towel or rag.
Always
moisten with water or other liquid cleaners. Dry towels
grind and scratch your windshield hindering your visibility.
. 51. Avoid turning air-conditioning in the car while driving on
highway speeds, as is the tendency for an immediate heavy load on
Your compressor and clutch. This can cause excessive wear and
tear on these components. Instead, turn on your air conditioner
per vehicle speed below 25 to 30 m.p.h. This helps to keep
expensive compressor.
. 52. Try to avoid using your car with a low gas tank.
Keeping
low tank of gas increases the chance of dirt, water / moisture
and rust forming in the fuel system. Keeping a full tank
decreases the chance dirt and other foreign matter forming in the
Your fuel system.
53. Tires driven at 70 m.p.h. consumes almost twice as fast as
cars
which goes 50 m.p.h.
. 54. A government study has confirmed the three most important reasons for a car
divisions, while on the road are: (a) running out of gas (b)
tire troubles (c) cooling system problems (overheating)
55. Best as the easiest way to find a good car
Repair
shop is a recommendation or referrals from satisfied customers.
. 56. To work in the late model computer-controlled engines, make
sure
choose to shop handlecomputer electrical equipment
service / repair. Sophisticated diagnostic equipment is a must.
. 57. To choose the right workshop for you, it wise to have
small and minor maintenance or repair of the first task, to see how
workshop and mechanic treat you and your car.
58. Give a detailed description of your car problem, if you take
to repair it. The more you describe what your car
doing or not doing (thumping, squealing, clacking sound, etc.)
quicker and less is it for mechanics to repair it.
. 59. If you’re concerned about the cost of repair or engineer
fairness to obtain a second opinion. This is one of the best ways
protect themselves from ripping off, until you find
standing workshop.
60. Regular oil is the most important things you can do
To protect his engine and last longer.
. 61. If you have a manual transmission, downshift to slow your car
down, instead of using your brakes. This will save wear and tear
on its braking system.
62. Every time you have the engine oil checked, have their
also checked the transmission fluid.
. 63. Protect your car’s interior and to last longer - park
Your car in the shade or put the glass in the guard or cover
the front windscreen.
64. If you spill something inside your car is clean
immediately before dries. The delay may be up to 30 minutes
sometimes leave a permanent stain or spot. NOTE: To better
protect your car seats have them treated with scotchguard.
NOTE: In accordance with current auto insurance statistics,
the average U.S. car use is 10 years or 100,000 miles. By
following the proper preventive measures can often double
Your car use, and spend less time visiting local
mechanic.