Your car is the sum of its parts. Some are moving while others are static, each component of your car needs to be in prime condition for a smooth driving experience.
Looking after your vehicle can also help you reduce the run to the service center more often. We understand that you are worried about what to focus on and keep track of. That’s why we have come up with five essential tips for you to know to maintain the health of your car.
Service Your Vehicle on Time
After reading your owner’s manual, make a mental note of how often you need to service your vehicle. New vehicle owners need to be extra vigilant during the first year of owning a new vehicle.
Vehicles of different brands or make and model will have different schedules to keep up. So try not to listen overtly to comments from other vehicle owners. Check the intervals between each of the free service periods, and identify what comes first, the monthly interval or traveled distance.
Check Filters Periodically
Your car will have filters to restrict impurities, such as air filters, oil filters, pollen filter and fuel filters. These help keep your vehicle clean and tidy. Filters are more like masks that restrict a good amount of unwanted particles or dirt from reaching inside your car.
If your car filters are not replaced in time, they won’t work properly and in the end, it could cause an impact on the mechanics. By replacing your filters, your car will be more efficient.
Try to Drive With a Constant Speed
Even though it’s the RPM that should be kept in check, because most vehicles nowadays have an automatic transmission, It’s simple to keep watch on the speed.
Driving your vehicle at an almost constant speed avoids change. A moving system such as a car comprises thousands of parts moving in unison which translates to horizontal motion on the road.
Try to restrict sudden changes as these can affect the relationship between each component, and can cause early wear and tear. Drive smoothly to get longer life and save money on components.
Check Your Tyre condition and Pressure
Your tyres are in constant touch with the pavement, they tie you to the ground. Ample pressure inside your tyre can help you even out the wear and tear, making for a smoother riding experience and prolonged tyre life.
Incorrect tyre pressure can cause your tyre to wear out unevenly, which can affect your vehicle’s stability. Uneven pressure variability on multiple tyres can destabilize the suspension system, making way for new unevenness and subsequent faults.
Check the threads on your tyre. It might not seem like an important feature on your tyre, but driving a car with a bald tyre is like riding a skateboard. You cannot tip off the back to stop your car.
Read Your Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Each make and model of vehicle are different. That’s why most automobile companies provide detailed manuals based on your vehicle model. Make it a priority to learn about your vehicle by reading your owner’s manual.
Know your vehicle inside out, how to turn on and off the vehicle, keep watch of your initial speed limit as well as the engine RPM, what fluid to top off, and their ideal mixing ratio. You can learn a lot about your vehicle by reading your owner’s manual.
Conclusion
Keep your car healthy by following these simple but essential tips. How long you can get out of your car depends on how well you treat it. A car is like any tool you have, the more you care for and maintain it, the more life it can give. That’s why we at Logic Fleet Service Centre take extra care when you bring us a car to look after. Get extra care from professionals to get the most out of your car.
