Car maintenance tips
Do you want to maintain your car constantly and always keep it safe, read these tips carefully:
1_ Engine oil level gauge:
When measuring the level of the engine oil level, the car must first be in a horizontal level, and the engine must be run until its normal operating temperature, and then the engine should be stopped by closing the contact switch and waiting for about five minutes, then the oil gauge is lifted from its place in the engine and cleaned well with a piece A cloth that does not contain lint, then put it in its place again in the engine and raise and note the oil level, and it must be between the two marks in size and not be higher than the upper mark or less than the lower mark, and the oil level must not be measured while the engine is in a state of rotation because this will give an uncontrolled indication of the oil level motorized.
2_ tire air pressure:
When measuring the tire air pressure, the tire must be cold, because measuring the pressure after a long drive in the car, the friction between the tire of the car’s wheel and the road increases the temperature of the tires and thus increases the temperature of the air inside it, so its pressure rises, and then gives an incorrect reading of the value of the pressure inside the tires.
3 _ Brake fluid (fluid):
Failure to supply brake fluid (fluid) when its level is low in the brake fluid box, because a low level of brake fluid indicates the wear of the brake lining and gives the opportunity for the brake indicator light to light up in the dashboard, but when supplying brake fluid, the lining wears out without giving any statement to the driver The brake light did not light up. Brake fluid is only supplied when it is leaking or when any of the internal parts of the cycle have been changed. It must be strictly prohibited when using brake fluid because it has a severe impact on the car body paint.
4_Battery cable:
When changing or repairing any electrical parts of the car, it must begin by removing the negative battery cable from its place in order to avoid an electrical short-circuit in the car. Also, when changing the battery, the negative cable must first be removed and then the positive cable. And before removing any of the battery cable, you must first make sure that the ignition switch (contact) is in the closed position, and that all light switches are closed, so as not to damage the semiconductor parts in the electronic circuits of the car.
5 _ Engine overheating:
When the engine temperature suddenly rises, I must immediately take the right lane from the road and stop the car in a safe place on the side of the road, and the ignition switch is immediately closed (contact) to stop the engine from spinning, after that the engine hood is opened cautiously and the following is noted : The presence of any water leakage in the cooling cycle and work to prevent it or repair and change what is necessary, to ensure the safety of the cooling fan operation, and after the engine cools down, the radiator cap can be opened and to make sure that there is water inside, as well as making sure that the radiator water bladder is safe and that it contains water up to the required level Ensure the integrity of the radiator cap. Ensure the integrity of the radiator itself and that there is nothing blocking the air from it.
6_ Walk on the road:
Avoid walking on the road behind trucks loaded with (sand, bricks, asphalt, drums, or any lengths such as iron or wood skewers, etc.), as all of this is liable to fall at any moment suddenly in front of you on the road, leading to unimaginable accidents. Or at least it is possible for sand to fly on the windshield of the car, causing scratches or pits, damaging the glass, or bricks falling on the ground, damaging the engine oil cartridge.
7_Change the spark plugs:
Before changing the spark plugs of the car, it is necessary to blow well around it with compressed air to clean the dust that may have accumulated around it. It prevents dust from entering the engine cylinders and extends the life of the engine, and then you can install new spark plugs after making sure that the gap clearance is set to the recommended size.
8_ Supplying radiator water:
When checking the radiator water, do not open the radiator cap while the engine is hot, so that the pressure of the hot water does not rush to you, causing you burns. It is preferable to supply radiator water through the radiator bag up to the level of the upper mark, and note that the water level in the radiator bag increases and decreases automatically depending on the condition of the engine, as it increases while the engine is hot and decreases when the engine cools, due to the increase in pressure and disturbance that occurs in the radiator during hot and cold. When filling the radiator through its neck opening while it is hot, it waits until it cools down a bit and slowly opens the cap, then runs the engine during the water supply so that the new cold water mixes with the hot water around the cylinders, so there is no damage (curvature) in the cylinder head.
9_ Determine the brake sound:
When you hear a whistle when pressing the brake pedal, and you cannot determine the source of the sound, is it from the front brake? or background? Then drive the car at a medium speed, then put the gearbox in the neutral position, and gradually raise the handbrake while driving. If the sound comes from the rear brake, if it does not, it is from the front brake.
10_ static electricity:
You may feel a slight electric shock when you get out of the car door and touch your hand to the body of the car, especially after a long driving period. Do not be alarmed, because this is a natural phenomenon known as static electricity and may occur under certain conditions, especially if the outside weather is dry, and it cannot be prevented, but it can be reduced by wearing cotton clothes Stay away from synthetic fibers clothing, and take this into account in the driving seat as well. When you leave the driving seat, do not leave it suddenly, but slowly. Before getting up from the chair, try to hold in your hand any metal part of the car’s body to unload your static charge through it.
11_ Gas stations:
Some petrol stations do not take into account the extreme accuracy in filtering the water from the petrol tanks. When you accelerate the car and hear the sound of (rail), which is similar to the fact that the electricity in the ignition circuit of the engine is not set (there is more electricity), especially if your car engine operates with electronic injection and it does not need Adjusting the ignition, because the ignition is adjusted electronically. This is evidence that you have filled your car with gasoline from one of these stations, so do not deal with it again.
12_ Illumination of the battery lamp on the dashboard:
When the battery light on the dashboard is lit with the contact open and remains lit even after the engine is running, this means that there is a defect in the charging circuit, either the battery is not receiving charging because of an internal defect in it, or that the charging regulator has a defect, or the alternator does not give the voltage required to charge the battery due to It has an internal defect, or the alternator belt is loose and not tight or cut. In this case, you must stop the car and search for the cause of the defect, or deposit the car to the nearest car electrician.
13_ Engine initial lubrication period:
While the engine is running during the lubrication period of the new engine or that has been overhauled during the first period of operation (the first 1000 km), the following is recommended: Do not increase the engine rotation at high speeds, avoid starting the engine quickly, and not drive at high speed for a long time. Not to load the car with heavy loads, and not to tow any trailer during this period.
14_ Car engine oil color:
Some motorists rejoice and brag in front of their fellow drivers that their engine oil still does not change color after putting it in its engine and running the car for several kilometers. It does its job as it should, but if the color has not changed after several kilometers, this is evidence that the oil used did not do its job and left sediment inside the engine.
15_Car Engine Exhaust Color:
Under normal operating conditions, the exhaust gases are supposed to come out of the exhaust gases without color, but there are three types of exhaust gases that come out of the car’s exhaust in certain cases, each of which has a different color from the other, and through it the condition of the engine can be diagnosed, if the color of the exhaust is continuous white with Under normal operating conditions and in all conditions, this indicates that there is a leakage of cooling water into the combustion chamber and penetrates with it, and if the color of the exhaust is light gray tending to black, this is evidence of the burning of a large amount of fuel in the combustion chamber, which indicates the need for the carburetor to adjust (fuel adjustment With air), and if the color of the exhaust is cyan blue, then this is evidence that there is combustion of lubricating oil in the combustion chamber, which is evidence that the engine needs repair.
16_ Raising the level of the car on the ground
If you are complaining about the low level of the car on the ground, while ensuring the safety of the assistants and the springs, go immediately to one of the approved specialized centers and ask about the possibility of raising the level of the car off the ground, and do not take anyone’s advice to put attics on the springs from below and from above, because they will really raise the level of the car on the ground, but it will damage the assistants, and cause roughness in the baggage while walking.
17_ Smell petrol while driving:
When there are frequent complaints about smelling ‘raw’ gasoline while driving, it must first make sure that there is no leakage of gasoline from the fuel cycle, then make sure that the engine is properly tuned, especially at high speeds, then there is no venting for the exhaust from the exhaust, and then check the provisions Good for the interior vents of the rear trunk of the car, then finally make sure of good tightness when closing the cover of the rear trunk of the car so that the exhaust of the car does not leak into it.
18_ Smell an odor while driving:
When you smell an unpleasant smell, especially while driving, or when the car engine is spinning, raise the car on a lift chute and look under the car along the length of the exhaust pipe. Usually, the reason is that part of a plastic bag sticks to the high-temperature exhaust pipe, which burns on the pipe, melts and dries with The pipe is cold and the engine does not rotate, and it burns again with the engine spinning and the heating of the shankman pipe and so on, remove this part and clean its place well.
19_ Battery status detection:
The condition of the battery should not be detected by connecting the two ends of its poles with a cable or screwdriver, because this leads to the passage of a high-amp current that damages the internal battery parts, and the active substance is broken off from the plates.
20_ The right place to park the car:
Beware of leaving your car in the wrong parking places, such as placing it under the direct light of the public street lights, or placing it directly under the public electricity wires, or placing the car in the face of the direct thermal effect resulting from the factories, all of which have a negative impact on the car body paint.
21 _ Connect your car battery to an external battery
If it is necessary to activate your car battery by giving it an initial charge through an external battery from another car via a connecting cable, then take into account that one end of the cable is connected to the positive terminal of your car battery (the battery is weak) first, then the other end is connected to the positive pole of the external battery, then one end is connected The other cable is connected to the negative pole of the external battery, and its other end is to the negative pole of your car battery.. This arrangement is very important in order not to damage the electronic units in the car.
22 _ How to use the marsh to start the car:
It is not permissible to insist on starting the engine of the car, when the starter (the march) is not able to do so, which leads to the rapid consumption of the battery without benefit. But run the march at intermittent intervals so that the run time does not exceed (10 seconds) and then wait 30 seconds between each period and the next until the march starts to start the car engine.
23 _ Manipulation of the electrical connections of the car:
In a car that contains electronic circuits, caution should be taken when tampering with the electrical circuits, such as (installing a cassette, installing an alarm device, or changing the battery…etc…because any error in the electrical connections will damage the electronic units and will cost a lot, so It is recommended to do any repairs or installations inside the authorized service centers.
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