As human beings, we love to explore new places, do new things and explore the world. Our long journeys and drives keep us high-spirited and motivated. It helps us see new things, look at the world from a new perspective. It helps us meet new people and live new experiences. Being automobile enthusiasts, we love to cover these journeys in the comfort of our own car. To ensure that these journeys are as much fun and pleasurable, it is very important to keep your car in very good condition. A well-maintained car provides you with the reliability and peace of mind you need to enjoy these journeys to the fullest. Here in this post, we share 5 easy-to-follow tips to keep your car’s reliability high.
1. Get Car Serviced On Time
There is no work around this. It is of utmost importance to keep your car serviced as per its maintenance schedule. For most cars, the service internal is either every 6 months or 10,000 Km or 1 Year or 10,000 Km. You can check the same in the user’s manual. Get your car serviced from an authorized service center and keep a service record of the car with you. If you are planning a long journey and the service is due in the next few days, it makes sense to get the service done before the journey.
2. Check Battery Health
The battery is one of the most underrated components of a car. But if a battery fails, no matter how well maintained the car is, you may get stalled. It is extremely important to keep a check on the battery health. During the car service, the battery is inspected. If there is some unexpected problem with the battery, an orange warning light usually comes up in the instrument cluster warning the driver about battery trouble. It is extremely important to keep the battery in good health.
As a bonus tip, I can tell you the battery which I use for my car. I use the Amaron – maintenance-free batteries, which work perfectly, even in harsh weather and are of really high quality. Since these are maintenance free batteries, they do not require any water-top-up, unlike conventional batteries. Also, these are very durable and come with a warranty of up to 4 years for complete peace of mind. So if your car’s battery is due for replacement, I suggest you get the high-quality maintenance-free battery from Amaron. In my personal usage of these batteries, they easily last me 3.5 to 4 years without any trouble.
3. Check Tyre Pressure Regularly
Keeping the tyres properly inflated not only improves your car’s performance and mileage but also ensures proper grip on the road and better handling performance. A poorly inflated tyre or an overinflated tyre are both dangerous and may cause troubles during the long journeys. It is absolutely essential to check your car’s tyre pressure at least once a month. As a good practice, get them checked every time or every alternate time you get fuel. Before a long journey, make sure you get the tyre pressure checked before you start. Make sure to refuel the car before a long journey especially for night journeys, as not all petrol stations are open during night hours.
4. Check Coolant, Windshield Washer & Engine Oil Levels
In summers, car engines tend to heat more than usual. So you must check for coolant levels before leaving for a long journey. It is also advisable to have enough windshield washer liquid levels. You should also check the engine oil level with the dipstick provided in the engine. Use the car’s user manual for details on how to check the same for your car. Once you have checked these, you can be assured that the car will run smooth and will not overheat.
5. Check Spare Tyre and Toolkit
Always check the condition and tyre pressure of the spare tyre in your car. If you get a flat tyre at a place where help is not easily available, you may have to change the spare tyre yourself. So make sure you have toolkit in the car, you have the jack needed to change the tyre and the spare tyre is in good condition.
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