4 basic car maintenance tips
Spending resources to buy something new is difficult, but even more challenging is the effort and resources required to maintain it. It is no different for a car. Proper maintenance is important to increase the life of a car. Apart from scheduled services and frequent car washes, here are 4 basic car maintenance tips that you should know. Check the filters There is the oil filter, the air filter, fuel filter, and many other new filters that modern cars are fitted with. Oil filters collect debris from dirty oil. Replace it every time you change the oil. Similarly, check the condition of the air filter and clean it with compressed air every two months to improve its efficiency. Replacing the air filter once a year would ensure the air inside the car is fresh and the functioning of the air conditioning unit is not affected. The health of the car’s engine and its efficient performance, amongst other things, depends on a clean air filter. Check fluid levels Brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, engine oil, there are quite a few you have to check. Brake fluid must be checked on a monthly basis. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions from the bottle or your car’s manual book to properly refill this fluid.