Rainy days are here, and whether we accept the things that are real or not, we can't stop them from happening. The sky is cloudy and, sure, the rain can't be stopped from coming down. But there exist things you can do to prepare your Motor Car for the season; Perhaps, as Nigerians may have it, to be fit for the 'wet season'. Apart from enhancing comfort, the suggestions in the next paragraph will also save you from some avoidable embarrassment as you zoom off the highways.
Maintain healthy Windscreen Wipers
Your Windscreen wipers help keep a clear view of the road and approaching or static objects. Be sure they are not just strips of metal that have been in the cleaning business for years without replacement. Top off the fluid and do not make replacement of inefficient Wipers a bargain.
Your Windscreen wipers help keep a clear view of the road and approaching or static objects. Be sure they are not just strips of metal that have been in the cleaning business for years without replacement. Top off the fluid and do not make replacement of inefficient Wipers a bargain.
Service your Battery
Generally, humans gather courage in the face of every embarrassment; even dead batteries. Dead batteries can be so woeful amidst drizzles. The average life span of a battery is between 3 to 5 years. Your battery will need extra power to start the engine in this freezing cold. If yours is up to 3 years, have it checked by a competent Technician.
Generally, humans gather courage in the face of every embarrassment; even dead batteries. Dead batteries can be so woeful amidst drizzles. The average life span of a battery is between 3 to 5 years. Your battery will need extra power to start the engine in this freezing cold. If yours is up to 3 years, have it checked by a competent Technician.
Check your Tires
It is not enough to inflate your vehicle tires. The road, as we perceive, will certainly be slippery. This requires that good friction be maintained between your vehicle tire and the road surface. Make sure the studs of your tires (including spare) are still in a condition that will prevent the vehicle from sliding off the road.
It is not enough to inflate your vehicle tires. The road, as we perceive, will certainly be slippery. This requires that good friction be maintained between your vehicle tire and the road surface. Make sure the studs of your tires (including spare) are still in a condition that will prevent the vehicle from sliding off the road.
Radiator Coolant
Coolant in the radiator is very useful in keeping it cool and efficient. Coolants protect your engine from freezing. This is mostly noticeable in freezing temperatures. Hence, it shouldn't skip your purchase list.
Check your Windscreen Heater
The first auto mishap that would have met me was caused by faulty heaters. The rain drops were still heavy as I negotiated a U-turn with a faint view of a succeeding vehicle. I escaped the woes of that mad driver who took advantage of my driving error with careful slide to the other lane of the road. Heaters help to regulate the internal temperature as it affect the screens of the vehicle, in order to prevent their transparency level from blurring. It is widely observed that up to 40% of drivers do not service their Heaters when they go bad, or even make use of them. Service yours and get it to work.
Avoid a near-empty Petrol Tank
A nearly empty petrol tank can result in condensation; a situation where undesirable particles are formed inside the tank. This may result in starting and running difficulties.
If you want to go deeper in preparing your car for winter, don't forget to touch the following:
1. Battery
2. Windscreen wiper fluid
3. Heater
4. Brakes
5. Ignition system
6. Emergency flashers
7. Exhaust
8. Tires (air pressure and wear)
9. Fuel system
10. Lubrication system
Apart from the embarrassment and frustration the afore mentioned conditions can cause, they can also lead to avoidable auto mishap. Save your neck as life has no duplicate!
Due to much coldness of winter there is chances of freezing of your car's part. To over come this problem and prepare it for your safety ride you must look for the better maintenance that you can afford. As windscreen wipers help keep a clear view of the road and approaching or static objects, so keep clean it as you can do. Dead batteries can be so woeful amidst drizzles. If your battery is 3 years older or more than that service it or replace with new one. Proper level of coolants protect your engine from freezing and helps to your engine working efficiently. Make sure for the physical and mechanical condition of brake, tire, exhaust system have to be in well condition.
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