All You Need Know About Car Care
There is saying that to know a man, you just have to look at the car he owns and more importantly how he has maintained it. Today owning a car is more than just a transportation device and has become a status symbol.
This clearly shows that cars are the foremost in terms of becoming status symbols. So, here are some easy tips to give you that grand entry in style.
Looks matter and so we start off with the exteriors. There is no dearth of products to choose from like car wash detergents and solutions that claim to give your mean machine that extra sparkle. So if you want to wash and rewax your car then a dish washing detergent is an ideal solution for you. The dish washers will remove the old wax coat from your car and prepare the surface for a recoating.
However if you just want to keep the shine and just wash the car then you must go for something that is specifically suited to your car and does not affect the wax. In fact in the long run it is advisable to avoid detergents or detergent based cleaners because they can actually damage your paint.
Before you start washing and waxing the car, keep your car out of the sun and bring it in the shade and make sure the paint surface is relatively cool as well. If possible spray the car gently to thoroughly wet the surface or pour water judiciously. Once your car has been soaked wet, wash the car with mild car wash shampoo or solution. Again, use only half the amount prescribed on the bottle.
Once you are done with washing, dry the car as soon as possible. Use a clean, soft and 100 per cent cotton towels, especially the ones with microfibers. Never scrub it dry. Try to patch up the towel and soak up the water without rubbing on the surface. And do not drive the car around because you will only end up re-depositing dirt on the wet surface.
Apart from cleaning the car, make sure you take adequate care of it as well. Before you take out the car, check the coolant. All cars now come with transparent coolant bags and always maintain the level markings. Never open the coolant top with the engine running. Do not touch the pressure cap when the engine is hot. Also if possible, manually inspect all the hoses and get the worn out hoses replaced by a trained technician. Do not forget to check the engine oil level first thing in the morning once a month. With the engine off and cold from the night before, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it fully and remove it again. If it is low, add oil. To maintain peak performance, change oil every 5,000 km. Get your oil filters replaced with every oil change. Also, check the brake fluid monthly, but do not overfill. And never smoke while handling and cleaning parts under the bonnet. The battery emits explosive gases and petrol flows through some of the hoses, which may prove dangerous.
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