The saying goes, "Three parts repair, seven parts maintenance," emphasizing the importance of daily care.
When making efforts to care for ourselves every day, have you ever thought about your car? It also requires careful nurturing and regular maintenance to perform at its best, providing convenience.
1. Before driving each day, move the car from its parking spot and check for any oil traces in the original parking location. If found, further inspect the car's engine and chassis to detect oil leaks early. Car lights, like human eyes, are the main "organs" for communication with the outside world. Regularly check if turn signals, fog lights, brake lights, and other lights are working, and ensure the brightness of the headlights is sufficient.
2. Regularly check if the coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, etc., are sufficient. Coolant ensures normal vehicle operation in winter, preventing freezing, while brake fluid is an essential part of the braking system. Windshield washer fluid is used for glass cleaning; all these must be adequate for proper vehicle operation.
3. Perform regular four-wheel alignment. As the car accumulates mileage, issues like drifting may occur, posing hidden dangers. Timely align the four wheels and quickly address any drifting problems.
4. Regularly inspect brake pads. Check the wear of brake pads and clutch plates according to the vehicle manual. As the car travels, these components wear out, and reaching a certain mileage requires checking and possibly replacing them to avoid significant safety risks.
5. Clean the car regularly. Dust particles, bird droppings, and other contaminants easily accumulate on the car's surface during driving or parking. Especially after rain, acidic substances can corrode the paint surface, leading to a loss of shine and even fading.
6. "Heart" maintenance: Extended use of the engine can result in a thick layer of carbon deposits, corroding rubber components inside the engine and affecting normal vehicle operation. Therefore, cleaning the engine regularly is necessary. Applying a layer of maintenance wax after cleaning helps prevent the rusting of metal components inside the engine and corrosion of rubber parts, promoting the health of the car's "heart."
7. Care for the car body: During spring, there is more sand and impurities in the air. Fine sand particles can easily enter the engine compartment, so it's essential to clean the dust around the engine promptly and protect the car's paint. Sealing the paint improves brightness and hardness, providing significant beautification effects, maintaining the paint's smoothness and luster for up to a year, and preventing acid rain erosion in summer.
8. Disinfect the interior: With rising temperatures in spring, it's the season for various bacteria to multiply. Therefore, pay special attention to interior antibacterial measures, keeping the driver's cabin dry and clean. Especially in areas like car seats, floor mats, steering wheel covers, and air vents, thorough cleaning is crucial to maintain a dry and tidy interior environment.
If buying a good car is like having naturally beautiful looks, then maintenance is the key to keeping youthfulness. For cars, regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of components, maintain vehicle performance, and even save money for the owner.
