Doing some basic weekly checks on your vehicle will help you to enjoy safe worry free travelling.
Tires
Check the pressure when the tires are cold and don’t forget to replace the dust caps. Visually inspect the tires for cuts and damage that can cause blow outs. Lastly check the tread depth is the minimum legal depth and don’t forget to check your spare tire and make sure the jack and lug wrench is in place.
Oil
Make sure the car is on a level surface, preferably with the engine cold. With a clean dipstick so that you can see the marks for the highest and lowest oil levels, reinsert the dipstick and check the level. It should be near the highest mark, if not, top up the oil by removing the oil cap at the top of the engine.
Coolant
The expansion bottle will have a high and low mark and again it is best to check this when the vehicle is cold as the level can fluctuate with engine temperature. Use the manufacturer recommended coolant and top up if necessary. Never use tap water in the cooling system.
Battery
Battery problems cause the most breakdowns. If your vehicle’s battery is sealed the best you can do is make sure the terminals are free of corrosion and the battery case is clean and dry. If your battery is not sealed removed the caps and ensure that water is covering the plates. Top up only using distilled water as tap water can damage the electrolyte in the battery.
Windscreen and Lights
Regularly clean your windscreen and ensure that the washer reservoir is full. Check that all your lights are in working order with no blown bulbs.
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