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Basic Car Maintenance Checklist

Perhaps the best maintenance method for your car is preventive maintenance. Aside from prolonging the life of your car, it can also ensure that your car is in top condition especially during times when you need it the most. You’ll only need to check the basic components of your car regularly to achieve this and set a general checkup schedule that would best work for you and your car.

Each part of your car plays an important role, but without the tires, your car literally won’t run. Check your car’s user’s manual to find out how much pressure the tires should carry for efficient performance. Filling your tires with the correct amount of pressure can also help prolong their lifespan. It’s also advisable that you have the tires rotated after every 7 thousand miles the car travels.

Checking under the hood is perhaps the easiest part of maintaining your car. … Continue reading >>>>

Clinton Putranto by — August 28, 2020 in Car News
Automobiles Aren’t Submarines, But Car Engines Can Survive Some Water

Unless you own an amphibious vehicle your car has no business being in more water than a puddle. Unfortunately, this can’t always be helped as accidents and natural disasters sometimes occur. The question is, what do you do with a car after it has been submerged in a lake or caught in a flood? While most would simply say dump it there is a chance to save it or at least salvage some of the parts.

The biggest issue is the auto’s engine. If the engine gets submerged, the first thing you need to find out is what type of water did the damage. If saltwater is the culprit, you have some big problems, but if it was fresh water you at least have a chance.

Before starting the car you need to do the following:

  • Remove the car battery. This should be pretty obvious, electricity and water don’t mix.
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Clinton Putranto by — August 20, 2020 in Automobile