Archive for Tips
Servicing Seat Belts
Seat belts don’t need frequent care. The following procedures are only for experts who know what they are doing. For servicing lap and shoulder belts, the following points are to be followed.
1) Always keep sharp objects away from the belt as they can cause damage.
2) Avoid bending or damaging the belt buckle or latch plate.
3) […]
Night Driving
Rule number 1- Do not drink and drive. You put innocent lives at danger other than your own.
Other than that, here are a few tips that you should exercise when driving at night.
Clean the headlights, taillights, indicators and windows (inside and out) frequently. You can’t drive without them at night and so they need proper […]
Battery Inspection
Here are a list of things that one must consider when inspecting a car battery
1) Inspect the cover of the battery for grease and dirt.
2) Check the level of electrolyte in each cell.
3) Inspect the casing for cracks, loose terminal parts and other damage.
4) Inspect all cables for broken or corroded wires, worn-out insulation and […]
5 crucial factors that can make or break your car’s mileage
Cruise control
Use Cruise control only when the road is flat, ie- the motorways. Using cruise control on rough and uneven terrains could prove to be harsh on fuel economy as the inbuilt computer tries to keep getting upto the pre-selected speed as soon as it can. In this case, humans are far more effective when […]
Changing your car’s coolant
The coolant in the system has to be replaced once every year or 20,000 miles. If the temperature gauge steadily shows a higher reading than normal, then that is an indication that the coolant has to be changed.
If you are still uncertain about changing the coolant here are a few more things that may […]
Fuel filter change
Planning to change your fuel filter? Here are 6 steps to help you do it the right way.
1) Relieve the pressure in the fuel line before disconnecting it. The electric fuel pump has to be disabled to relieve the pressure. That can be done by removing the fuel pump fuse from the fuse box.
2) Ensure […]
Keeping your convertible’s top clean and functioning properly
With the fine weather coming in, here are a few tips on how to maintain your convertible’s top:
1) Inspect the top fabric visually and make sure that the mechanism that raises and lowers it is in tact and does not strangle with the top fabric.
2) Keep the levers and rods of the operating mechanism in […]
Under-hood cleaning
Many of us don’t really bother to clean the stuff under the hood. It’s hard to think of reasons why we don’t do it. The engine is made of metal. Grease, oil, dirt and other contaminants which settle on the surface corrode the material as time passes by. The effects aren’t very dangerous if it’s […]
Maintaining your car’s battery
1. Conduct a battery check after every 5000 kilometers interval.
2. Alternately conduct the check every time you change oil.
3. Do not yank at the battery terminal, that way you could harm the battery post. Use a pair of pliers to unloosen the cables.
4. Use sand paper to clean the terminal posts and terminals.
5. Check on […]
Flushing the cooling system
If you are planning to flush the cooling system, you should probably look into the manual or approach a service station. But if you intend to do it yourself, then this is how you should go about it. You need to purchase a bottle of coolant and know how much water should be mixed with […]