You don’t need to be a car whiz in order to do your own car tune up Well, there may be some things that you want to get checked out by the professionals, but I wanted to show the basics that you should get checked out when you’re looking to get a tune up with your automobile.
Check your fuel filter - The first thing you want to do is check your fuel filter. A dirty filter can alter your miles per gallon. This filter should be changed at least once per year.
Change your oil filter - An oil filter is cheaper if you get it at a shop, rather than the oil change place. This filter is very easy to change, and should be changed at least every 5,000 miles to be on the safe side.
Change your oil - This can be a tricky one, and if you live in an apartment, or a smaller place where it’s hard to access your car, you may want to spend $25 and take it to the shop. If you want to learn how to change your oil, it isn’t that hard. Watch this great Ehow video on how to change your oil if you want to learn more.
Always keep up with your fluids - Always make sure you check your fluids on a weekly basis. This means checking your oil, your windshield wash, as well as others like power steering. Learn how to use a dipstick to test the oil, and see if the oils are up to the full mark. If your oil is getting low, you’ll want to add some.
Get your battery tested - At least every 3-6 months, go into your local Auto Zone or repair shop to get your battery tested. Most places will do this for free, and I wouldn’t pay for one. Get your battery tested so that you don’t show up to your car one day, and find out that it doesn’t start.
Watch the wiper blades - This is probably the easiest one. If your blades are starting to not work, you’ll want to look into getting them replaced. Find your size in your local store, and place them on. It’s really that simple!
DIY is fairly simple, and if you can follow this checklist, you’ll find it will be fairly easy for you too. If you need help, consult with a mechanic, or ask a friend or family member who knows a lot about cars.
Related posts:
Related posts:
- Toyota Proudly Crushes a FJ60
- Giant gathering of little cars
- Californians Buy More Japanese Cars for the First Time
- Right Round, Baby: Ferrari Scuderia Spider in 3D
- Michigan governor proposes reducing speed limit to save gas
Related posts:
- VW Passat BlueMotion: Prices announced!
- Automotive Photography is a *&^%$
- Saab 9-3 2.0T Special Edition Convertible To Drop Top At LA Auto Show [Saab 9-3 Special Edition Convertible]
- Porsche 911 GT3: Going rallye!
- These Cars Never Seem to Fail (and Get Over 30 MPG!)
0 коммент.:
Отправить комментарий