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Auto
Maintenance Guide
There
are 10 common reasons why car owners visit the mechanic. These are
the following:
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Electronic/Ignition
control
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Electrical
problem
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Suspension/steering
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Brake
system
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Oil
change/filters/lube
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Radiator
problem
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Exhaust
system
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Fuel
system/carburetor
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Clutch/transmission
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Air
conditioning system
Auto
Maintenance Guide, Before hitting the road, it is practical to check
on the following:
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Tires
– It is imperative to check the tires regularly. Ideally, this
should be done every week.
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Wipers
– Ideally, wipers must be changed twice a year, preferably before
spring and fall.
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Brakes
– Their main function is to slow down the car when it is needed.
When the driver stepped on the brake pedal and it went to the
floor all the way, the driver should smell danger. Latest cars
are equipped with brake warning light. It can be found on the
dashboard. When something is not right in the car breaks, it lights
up. Signaling the driver to check on the braking system. Checking
the owner’s manual may help but if it turns to be complicated
to handle, it is recommended to call a mechanic.
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Headlights
– In 2005, more than 2,300 pedestrians died because drivers were
either having eye problems or having an issue about their headlights.
Maintaining the vehicle headlights is one step closer to keeping
the driver safe. They should be replaced at least once a year.
Doing
routine check up and maintenance of a car be expensive. Money has
been the leading factor that holds back car owners to complete it.
However, this should not be a problem, the key is knowing how to save
on car repairs. The following are simple tips on how you can afford
repairs when the car is not performing very well.
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Preventive
maintenance – This can save a lot of money in the long run
because it prevents serious damage to the car. Regular check up
to the mechanic would put the car in good shape and prolong its
life.
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Estimate
– Before letting the mechanic do the job, be sure to get a written
estimate. To get an idea how much you have to pay. If it is too
much for the budget, shopping around would sound good
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Save
– Cars need some rest too. Over using them may result to damage.
To avoid this, try car-pooling. Ask some coworkers in the area
to try it out. It does not only save on maintenance but also on
gas and parking expenses.
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Do-it-Yourself
– Reading the car manual every now and then increases the
car owner’s knowledge about basic car problems and how to solve
them. For example, changing the car oil cannot be too difficult
to handle. Unusual noises coming from the car can be bothersome,
but some car owners are now aware that it can be normal at times
or can be easily corrected by consulting the car manual.
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