Basic Car Care

“People spend so much time in their cars, and it's a legal way to have fun by speeding a little bit or testing yourself a little bit, and you get to invest in your car. For some people, it becomes their baby.” – Jordana Brewster

Cars are predominantly thought of as a guy thing. But, it isn’t actually true. Cars are non-discriminatory. Vehicles are not built into the gender differences. In fact, in UK, 9.8166 million women were registered with the DVLA as private car keepers compared to 14.5734 million men. The female population has been busy purchasing cars and women drivers have pushed car ownership to 40% for the first time since records began and last year. It is clear car buying is no longer a male dominated arena.

Today’s vehicles are made better than like they used to. The longer warranties being offered by many car manufacturers is a solid proof. Like a baby, a car needs to be well-taken care of. Take care of your car and it will take care of you. I am referring to basic maintenance here. Do your part and let the professional do the rest like the car servicing Singapore. Here’s a simple do-it-yourself check on how you can take care of your car:

Oil level – pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it with the paper towel, push it in and out again and look at the two marks near the end of the stick (one is maximum, the other minimum).  The oil should be clear and between the two marks.  
   

Look under your car – for any recent, wet drips as this could be a sign of something serious such as an oil leak.

Brake fluid – it’s usually a small, clear tub with an easy-to-remove top.  Make sure the fluid is above the minimum line.

Clean the windshield - A dirty, bug-splattered windshield is a safety hazard, as it obscures your view of the road. So give it a regular cleaning. Using the spongy part of the gas station squeegee, soak the whole windshield with the cleaning fluid.

Radiator Coolant Level-The coolant is the other thing your engine cannot go without. Every engine is different but if you check your handbook you should find where the coolant reservoir is. It will normally be bolted to one side of the engine bay or the other, and be a white semi-transparent bottle. Wait until your engine is cool and take a look at it - the outside should have 'low' and 'high' markings on it and the level of coolant inside should be between the two.

Check your tire pressures regularly - once a week is ideal. Bad tire pressures can affect fuel economy, handling and comfort. It's easy to do and there is no excuse not to.

And most importantly, don’t forget to mark your calendar as a reminder for schedule servicing that should be done twice a year. Go to the expert like Car Servicing Singapore.