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Tips for maintaining your car

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Checking your cars tyres is an important part of safety when you are on the road. Tyres are a vital component in getting the car to where it needs to go, and ensure that there is enough grip for the vehicle and driver to survive on the road.

Tyres are made from rubber, which helps to reduce the amount of rolling resistance (how easily a tyre will move over a surface) as well as increasing how responsive the car is as it moves. This means that less energy has to be expended by the engine or by the driver in order to make sure that they get where they need to go.

The other component of a tyre is its tread pattern. This is what gives it the grip on various surfaces, allowing them to form a pattern with the surface which will allow friction to happen between it and the surface in question without slipping. Keeping this tread pattern in good shape is essential for both safety and performance reasons.

Checking your car for oil leaks is a simple way to maintain the health of your vehicle. If you think your car has an oil leak, the first step is to check your engine for any signs of oil on the ground beneath it. Then, you will want to check for a leak in the oil pan by spraying some soapy water onto the area and looking for bubbles. You can also check if there is an oil leak by filling a plastic bag with water and putting it in front of an open door of your car. The general rule of thumb is if there are bubbles or moisture coming out of the bag at any time, then you have an oil leak somewhere in your engine.


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