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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: FIVE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CAR RUNNING AND SAVE MONEY
1. Washers and wipers
Check your screen wash reservoir every week and top up if necessary. Remember worn wiper blades can scratch your windscreen which can prove a costly way of failing your MOT.
2. Oil levels
Car Parts 4 Less supplies engine oils for all makes and models.
To check, ensure the engine is warm but has been off for about five minutes. The oil should be clean and the colour of dark honey. If it’s sludgy, black or has bits on it, it’s probably time for an oil change. Never let it get too low.
There are many different types of engine oil on the market. Each type of engine oil comes with a different thickness, and viscosity. These oils can also include a wide range of additives. This is because they are designed for different engines.
Viscosity defines the oil’s resistance to flow at different temperatures. Oil additives have different cleaning and anti-corrosion properties. Manufacturers now spend more time and money on developing new engine oils than ever before. There are also many more oils on the market these days. This often leads to confusion among motorists. If you put the wrong oil in your engine, it could lead to a drastic increase in wear and tear over 20,000 miles. With such a range of factors to consider, it’s important to know you’re using the right one. Car Parts 4 Less supplies engine oils for all makes and models.
3. Tyres
Under-inflated tyres will push up your petrol bill, and worn tyres could put lives at risk. Check their pressure once a week (recommended) — the correct psi will be in your owners’ manual — and don’t forget the spare. A tyre tread depth gauge will tell you if you’ve gone below the legal limit of 1.6mm of tread.
4. Battery
Your battery will have two flat covers on the top. Pull each cover off and check to ensure there’s enough water in each cell. If not use distilled water to top up. Also check the connections — the bolts on top attached to crocodile clips. If they’re corroded, take them off and clean them with a wire brush.
5. Electrical System.
Check all external lights and the horn, If a single indicator, stop light or headlight has failed it is likely that a bulb has blown and will need to be replaced. If more than one light has failed, it is likely to be a blown fuse or fault in the circuit.
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