Car Maintenance Checklist

Did you know that you save a lot of money by properly maintaining your car yourself? Of course you save money by not going to the garage, but also because it reduces the chance of damage. Less damage means a faster increase on the bonus ladder and that makes your car insurance cheaper. In this article you can read what you can do yourself on the maintenance of your car with a number of checklists. Washing and polishing Your car well maintained starts with a regular wash. It is best to do this at least once a month. Do the following when washing your car:

• Make sure your car is dry and spray insect cleaner on the front.
• Allow the cleaner to work in, then rinse the car with a high-pressure cleaner.
• Clean the wheels of your car with a special wheel cleaner. Here you can use a paintbrush to distribute the wheel cleaner well over the rims. Use a broom brush to keep the rear of the rims clean.
• Now wash the rest of the car with a high-pressure cleaner. Keep at least 20 centimeters away from the car so as not to damage the paint.
• Then put some shampoo in a bucket and wash the car with a sponge. Rub the sponge only over the length of your car. Rotating movements can cause so-called cobwebs in the lacquer.
• Rinse the car again with the high-pressure cleaner and then dry the car dry. Avoid streaks by adding some vinegar to the chamois water.

Check tires Worn tires lead to less grip on the road. That is why it is important to regularly check the tires of your car. What do you have to check for your tires? Tire pressure At most petrol stations you can have the tire pressure measured, free or for a few cents. Always do this if your tires are cold. You can find the required tire pressure in your car's instruction booklet, on a sticker in the door or on a sticker on the tank valve. Remove the valve cap and set the tension gauge on the valve. Now you can read the tire pressure from the meter. If the tire pressure is too low, fill in the tire. Do not forget to check your spare tire! Profile depth The tires on your car must have at least a profile depth of 1.6 mm to be allowed to drive. Check the tread depth on the basis of the wear indicators or with the help of a caliper. You get this at the better car shop. Changing winter tires Winter tires are important to have a good grip on the road in winter. They are not legally required in the Florida, but for safety it is wise to use them at low temperatures. Is the temperature lower than 7 degrees Celsius or is the tread depth less than 4 mm? Then it is time for winter tires. If you're planning a budget trip to go out of the city; like somewhere where temperature is less than 7 degree. Then you can ask for Title Loans Winter Haven for a safe and happy journey. Check lighting It is important not only for your own vision that your lighting works well, but also for others. In the dark, others do not see you so easily when your lights are not working properly and you have a collision. Check your lighting as follows:

• Have someone else check whether the lighting works while you are operating the car. If you are alone, check the lighting by standing in front of a reflecting window with the car so that you can see the lights going on and off.
• Do not only check the low beam and direction indicators, but also the reversing light, the brake lights and the high beam.

Check liquids The different liquids in your car ensure that it works well. Therefore, check them once a month. The main liquids are coolant, oil and windscreen washer fluid. Check coolant Make sure that the engine is cold and that the car is on a level surface. You check the coolant level on the basis of the lines on the reservoir containing the liquid. Loosen the cap little by little to let the pressure escape. If the coolant is too low, you can refill it yourself. Only use coolant recommended by the manufacturer. Oil gauge Make sure the engine is cold and ensure that the car is on a flat surface. Allow the car to cool for at least ten minutes if you have driven it. Wipe the dipstick clean and then put it back in the oil container. If you remove the dipstick now, you can see how high the oil level is. This must be between the minimum and maximum lines. Top up when it is too little and wait half an hour. Then check the oil level again. Make sure that the oil never exceeds the maximum mark and use the oil prescribed by the manufacturer. Check the washer fluid Check in the instruction booklet of your car where this tank is exactly. Usually you recognize this on a cap with a window and a water jet on it. You can refill this reservoir yourself if there is too little liquid in it. Check wipers The windscreen wipers ensure good visibility during precipitation. When worn, they make streaks during use and make more noise than usual. Replace wipers as soon as possible when this happens, so you can see where you are driving.