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COMMON CAR MAINTENANCE PROBLEM

These are some of the most common maintenance problems encountered by motorists around the world



WORN WIPER BLADES- worn, torn or cracked wiper blades will reduce your visibility when driving in especially during rain or snow fall. Wiper blades should be replaced once a year or sooner if a fault is noticed

LOW TIRE PRESSURE-  To make sure your tires are not under or over inflated, tire pressure should be checked at least once a month. Do this by referring to your owner's manual and see the recommended level by your vehicle's manufacturer. Low tire pressure will increase fuel consumption and wear out your tires and having too much pressure could reduce traction, also keeping your tires properly aligned will increase it's service life

OLD/OLD ENGINE OIL- having your vehicle running on low or old engine oil will expose your vehicle to threats like engine wear and overheating. If the oil drops too low, lubrication will be impossible and this could lead to critical engine damage. Regular oil changes is non negotiable

WORN TIRES- Uneven tire wear can be dangerous. The three most common reasons for it are not rotating the tires, wheels that are out of balance, and wheels that are not properly aligned. Once you notice that the wear bars are flush with the surface of the tread, it means your tires need replacing

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- - changing your automatic transmission fluid at intervals recommended by the manufacturer will keep your vehicle running smoothly and prolong the life of it's transmission. Some auto maintenance shop make use of a transmission flusher to replace old fluid, this process does a better job than simply draining the fluid and refilling it

LOW COOLANT LEVEL- Inspect the coolant level on the reservoir periodically and make sure it's always on the full mark
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  1. SamFebruary 9, 2019 at 1:58 AM

    I would like to know, what makes a car to bind along de way?

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