ESSENTIAL CAR CARE - PART ONE
by: kenta
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– Classifieds is Australia’s
largest free online classifieds and has the most comprehensive
selection of used automobiles and cars for sale n Australia and New
Zealand. Just visit our free car listings—we have hundreds of
great and wise buys in used cars. Should you need finance to buy
your ideal car, you can go to the Classifieds of
www.ozfreeonline.com
and look up the Finance section.
To
keep your car looking good and performing well, OzFreeOnline
offers some simple guidelines that
will give you all the information you need to know. Each week we
will offer you some excellent suggestions in taking optimum care of
your car.
UNDER
THE BONNET
Do
you know your way around under the hood of your car? While not as
critical as it used to be, periodically checking under the hood can
head off problems before they become costly. Today, with self-service
gas stations everywhere, often the only way you will get it done is
for you to do it yourself.
Start
by reading your car owner’s manual. There will always be a section
on under bonnet checks. A word about safety though: read the safety
warnings in your owner’s manual and any safety warning stickers
under the hood. Also, it's advisable that you keep a pair of old
gloves and a roll of paper towels in the boot.
If
the engine has been running for any length of time, there are areas
under the hood that can be very hot. Except for checking transmission
fluid level, all checks should be done while the engine is turned
off. If the engine is running, do not put your hands near any belts
or fans.
BATTERY
Most
batteries today are "maintenance free", which simply means
that you can't check the water level. This doesn't mean however, that
there is nothing to check. The main things to check are the top of
the battery, which should be clean and dry, and the terminal
connections, which should be clean and tight. If the top of the
battery continuously becomes damp or corroded soon after cleaning,
then have the charging system and battery checked by your mechanic.
About the Author
Happy motoring – and remember the best source to buy a used car today is OzFreeOnline.com – Cars Section. To sell your car, you can use our free car listings – We promise, it'll cost you nothing.
We’ll have more tips for caring for your car next week.
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