Automobile Vehicles Service Makes Your Day

Automobiles need care time to time. Automobiles have to run on dirty roads and in a polluted environment. They run on uneven roads with potholes and other obstructions, and are therefore subjected to loads which damage them. Therefore, there is a need for regular maintenance and servicing of automobiles, which is usually done in auto workshops or auto service stations. In this Unit, you will understand the concept of vehicle maintenance and servicing.

IMPORTANCE OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

1.       Daily Inspection

2.       Maintenance Check-up

3.       Check or Top-up All Vehicles’ Oil Levels

4.       Belt Check-up

5.       Battery

6.       Brakes

7.       Cooling System

8.       Air Conditioning

The following suggestions help in better maintenance of a vehicle, and must be observed in day-to-day life.

(i)                  Drive the vehicle with care every day

(ii)                Be patient during the accident or breakdown of a vehicle, call helpline number of vehicle

(iii)               Buy petrol from reputed and trustworthy service stations

(iv)              Do not fill up fuel if your vehicle is parked around an oil tanker

(v)                Car keychain should be light

(vi)              Preserve the car during long-term storage

(vii)             Clean the inside too

(viii)           Clean dash gauges carefully

(ix)              Preserve door and window seals

(x)                Do not carry too much load

(xi)              Use upholstery cleaners on soiled seats

(xii)             Place a towel under baby seats

(xiii)           Protect car paint from the sun by parking it in a spot that is out of direct sunlight. You can also apply high-quality wax as it prevents sun damage to car paint from ultraviolet radiation

(xiv)           Maintain proper tire inflation

(xv)            Check for uneven wear

(xvi)           Rotate your tyres

(xvii)         Get wheel alignment checked

(xviii)        Top off brake fluid

(xix)           Care for anti-lock brakes

(xx)            Check engine oil at every other fill-up

(xxi)           Change oil frequently

(xxii)         Do not mix coolants

(xxiii)        Avoid hose hassles

(xxiv)       Check drive-belt tension

(xxv)         Clean your engine

(xxvi)       Keep the AC functional, even occasionally during winters

(xxvii)      Maintain your car’s battery

(xxviii)    Seal a leaky radiator

(xxix)       Dilute your coolant