Good maintenance will ensure that your car will last for long without any trouble. There are quite a few maintenance runs you can conduct to keep your car running well. However, if you don’t know the ins-and-outs of your car, you could make a mistake. In fact, the web is filled with mistaken advice from people who don’t know head or tail about maintaining a car.
So, what are the 7 car maintenance mistakes that you need to avoid?
1. Not Checking the Wiper Blades
A sudden shower or snow fall will force you to use the wiper blades, but if they don’t work, your visibility will be greatly affected. Every month or so, check if the wiper blades are functioning correctly. If you find that they are not working, get them replaced as soon as possible.
2. Ignoring the Warning Light
A warning light is an indication that something is not right with your engine. While it is convenient to ignore, the risk is that your car engine will eventually fail when you’re on the road.
3. Not Using the Garage
If you have a garage – use it to park your car, and don’t use it as a store room or work space. Keeping your car out in the open has many risks. Your car could be stolen and rains and snow can damage it.
4. Ignoring the Oil and Filter
Checking the oil level and filter in your car is one of the easiest things to do. At least every week check the level of your engine oil and dust the filter.
5. Overlooking the Tires
Do you bother checking the condition of your tires? This becomes even more essential during winters in Edmonton. It doesn’t hurt to take a look at your tires. Ensure the air pressure is correct and tires are properly inflated. Also, check the threads to ensure that they provide sufficient grip.
6. Not Pouring Coolant
If you don’t check the coolant level in your car, there is chance that the engine will overheat. The reason most cars overheat, and even sprout a fire, is traced to lack of coolant in their engine.
7. Avoiding Regular Maintenance
How often do you run a maintenance check on the car? You should not just run a maintenance check if you are off on a long cross-country trip or because you just felt like it.
Regular maintenance is the best way to find problems before they actually severely affect your car. You should have a maintenance check at least once a month.
These are points that you should definitely keep in mind if you hope to take care of your car.
