Car for Tet, what parts need maintenance?
The time before the new year is the time when homeowners use their vehicles the most, such as traveling, going back to their hometowns, visiting New Year's Eve... Vehicle maintenance is also something that should be done with the hope that the vehicle will operate stably and safely all year round.
Check the lighting system
The car lighting system is an active safety system, including taillights, brake lights, headlights and signal lights. These parts need to be checked regularly for brightness and distance to ensure traffic safety for the car owner and those around.
Therefore, if you see some signs of damage on the car's lighting system such as blown fuse, broken relay, generator, light switch... you need to remove it for inspection or replacement.
Check tire pressure
Tires are the parts that are in direct contact with the road surface, long-term use will lead to tire wear. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the car tire pressure with a pen-shaped gauge, a dial needle, or a digital gauge pressed evenly into the valve stem.
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Tire inspection is a very important step to ensure vehicle safety. |
If the tire pressure is not up to standard, it will affect the tire life, performance, fuel consumption and especially the driver's safety.
Check windshield washer fluid
Windshield washer fluid is one of the essential fluids in a car, combined with wipers to clean stains on the windshield, ensuring clear vision and safety for the driver.
In addition, the windshield washer fluid also helps to reduce friction between the wiper and the glass surface, effectively protecting and preventing scratches on the glass. Therefore, users need to check and change the windshield washer fluid regularly to increase the life of the car's glass and reduce the phenomenon of fogging and light refraction.
Change oil and check filter
Engine oil acts as a lubricant to help the car engine operate smoothly and stably. Therefore, car owners need to pay attention to proper car maintenance. Not only during Tet, you need to change the oil filter according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Normally, every 5,000 km or 10,000 km, you will need to change the oil for your car or depending on the grade of each specific type of oil.
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Changing the oil is a very important step for your car. |
Oil filter or oil filter cup has the function of filtering dirt and impurities in the oil to make lubrication more effective.
Replace engine air filter
This accessory has the function of cleaning the air before it enters the combustion chamber and mixes with the fuel. When the filter is not cleaned or damaged and not replaced, it will reduce engine performance.
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Air filters function to clean the air before it enters the combustion chamber and mixes with the fuel. |
Each vehicle manufacturer and each type of air filter will have its own regulations on cleaning and replacement. However, normally, when changing the oil, the engine air filter will be cleaned and checked. Replace this part after 15,000-20,000km, which means every 2-3 cleanings will be replaced.
Brake and steering system
This is the most important part because it is directly related to safety when driving and handling situations on the road.
Therefore, before using during Tet, you need to check the two oil boxes of these two systems in the engine compartment to ensure they are still at a safe level and help the braking and steering systems operate smoothly.
Car engine
A well-maintained engine helps the vehicle run smoothly. This saves fuel and prevents engine wear. The engine compartment needs to be oiled and cleaned. If the engine runs out of lubricating oil while running, the engine will overheat quickly. This can cause damage to the vehicle and cause it to stall on the road.
To ensure a safe Tet holiday, auto engineers say car owners need to check and clean their car engines properly; when cleaning cars, they need to use cleaning solutions to help the car run faster and better.