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Cleaning and maintaining your vehicle is of vital importance for its durability and your safety on the road. Having a car in perfect condition does not require much effort and time. If you take good care of it, it could mean an investment in the future. If you review it once a month, pay attention to the changes it presents and follow these practical tips will be enough.
#1 Rubbers
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Tire pressure should be checked regularly. Something that should not be missing in your tool kit is an air meter; in this way you will prevent them from being damaged before their time. These meters are easy to access and simple to use. Also check the condition of the tire.
#2 Straps, battery and brakes
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You will notice that the timing and alternator belts are slack because your car will start to make a strange squeak. If this happens, replace them as soon as possible. Check the battery charge and rule out corrosion. Have your mechanic check the efficiency of the brakes once a month.
#3 Other fluids
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Check the level of the coolant, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, and other fluids so they don’t take you by surprise. Tell the mechanic to show you how to change them so that you know the procedure, know when it is necessary to perform it and save money.
#4 Oil
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Change the oil every eight thousand kilometers. Even though the manufacturers indicate that it should be changed to 16 mil, it is best not to do so to maximize the durability and efficiency of the engine in the long term.
#5 Cleaning
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Despite being a somewhat tortuous task, the neatness of the interior of your car is very important. Vacuum it every three weeks or take it to a car wash for a deeper clean. Take advantage and ask them to polish the bodywork.
#6 Keep the windshield clean
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It is very easy to change the brushes when they are broken or damaged. This is important to avoid glass marks and blurred vision when driving in the rain.
#7 lights
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Check that all the lights come on and that none of them are broken. Try not to get too close to other cars on the street to prevent the glass from shattering.
#8 Alignment and balancing
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Balancing is necessary to avoid vibrations on the steering wheel when driving fast, and alignment is essential for precise steering and even tread wear.
#9 slits
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If you have a tap from a car, take it to a tinkerer for repair. A very bad looking crashed car.
#10 Painting
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It is common for paint to flake off with blows and color to burn from the sun’s rays. Change the paint every year so your car always looks like it’s leaving the dealership.
