General Maintenance Tips For Your Car

A well maintained vehicle will never let down its owner. It will not desert you when you need it most. Here are a few maintenance tips for your car

Check the Engine Oil: To prevent the engine from deterioration, its important that the engine maintains the amount of oil it is programmed to receive. Negligence in doing so will lead to a deteriorating engine performance, meaning you'll get falling mileage.

Make Sure the Lights are working properly: It is important for the lights to be properly focused, for your own and for the oncoming vehicle's safety. Travel on low beam so that it does not obstruct your view instead of helping you along.

Have Suitable Tyre Pressure: The required amount of air pressure needs to be strictly maintained if your car is to get the right mileage and pick-up. Make sure pressure is not to high or you'll shorten the life of your tyres.

Radiator Water: If your engine uses water for cooling, take care to ensure that it is regularly changed.

Some other tips...
Get your vehicle serviced only at authorized service stations
Check the engine oil level once every two weeks. Also check the levels of coolant and water in the radiator and battery.
Always use genuine spare parts.
Avoid accelerating and braking abruptly.
Shut up the engine whenever you expect to wait.
Drive at a moderate speed of 45-55 km/h to maximize fuel efficiency.
Use air-conditioning only when necessary.
Avoid riding on the clutch pedal, and release the clutch pedal fully while driving.
Maintain optimum air pressure in your tyre to improve mileage.