Archive for Tips
Know your tire
Tires are the only contact points between the vehicle and the road. The wear on the tires depend on various factors like,
1) The average speed at which you drive. Higher speeds means higher rate of wear due to higher temperatures
2) The condition of the suspension and the brakes. A less effective suspension means the tires […]
Purchasing parts for you car
Before heading out and buying any specified part for your car, here is the list of things that you need to know before doing so.
1. Vehicle make(Mazda, Honda, etc)
2. Vehicle model(RX-8, Accord, etc)
3. Year of manufacture(1992, 1985, etc)
4. Number of cylinders and type of arrangement(V6, In-line 4, Flat 4, etc)
5. Engine displacement(2000 cc, 40 cubic […]
Eco-friendly driving
Tips to drive the Eco-friendly way
1) Do not warm up the engine after it is started. Drive away once the engine is started as prolonged idling periods only waste fuel and pollute the air. Idle only if the manufacturer has instructed you to do so.
2) The first few minutes after starting are the periods when […]
Preparing your passengers for a long journey
Talk about the journey to all the passengers before you start. You know you’re all going to be in the car for quite some time, so agree not to argue (or at least agree to try not to argue!!) and keep a sense of humor.
Take audio discs to listen to. Let everyone have their own […]
Tips for highway motoring
Tips for highway motoring:
Check your car’s engine oil level – make sure you have extra oil in your boot in case of problems.
In case your car has an automatic transmission, check the automatic transmission fluid.
Check your engine coolant levels. If coolant levels are too low, it may cause your car to overheat.
Check your “CV-joint boots”, […]
Cleaning the car
Washing your car on a monthly basis will remove highly corrosive materials like salt. Waxing your car helps to protect the paint and minimizes the harm of chemicals. It also protects and prevents the colour from fading away. Hence the car will appear shiny and new.
Dust and dirt get into the car. To get rid […]
Preparing your car for the winter
This is what you should do to prepare your car for the winter:
1. Check whether the headlights, fog lights and tail lights work properly.
2. Check if the windshield does not have any minor cracks or scratches. A windshield could crack up if the heater is turned on for a long duration and it is cold […]
Buying used cars: 18 points check list during the test drive
This article is the second part of a series about buying used cars. Read the first part here: Buy used cars: check list before the test drive.
Test drive things to check
1. Check if the engine is cold or not (touch the hood). If the car was parked in the same spot for a longer period […]
Buy used cars: check list before test drive
Most of us bought a used car at some point in our lives. How many times afterwards did you feel like you could have asked better questions?
Here is a list of things to check and ask about when buying a used car.
You have several steps to follow:
The phone call
1. What’s the condition of the car? […]
7 ways to use less fuel in your car
We all want to use less fuel. Be it because of the money or because we want a better environment, less fuel is a lot better than more fuel. There are some ways you can reduce the fuel consumption without modifying something on your engine. Here they are:
1. Every car has its own optimum fuel […]