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7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Opinionated: 10:49am On Jul 28, 2017 |
A car is just like our body. We do not really care about it until we have a headache or something happens. That is when we remember the doctor or hospital. This is not supposed to be the case but many of us do it. Perhaps we are scared of hospitals. It is the same with our cars. Some people just jump in their cars without checking or doing anything and zoom off. This is very risky. It is better to take precautions before you start your car so as to avoid stories that touch. Accordingly, we share the things you must check in your car before you turn on the ignition. Check the brakes Before you set out on your journey, make sure to check the brakes and see if they have the needed stopping power. If you feel the brakes are not effective enough, head immediately to your mechanic or add more brake oil. Check your tyres Tyres are a very important car accessory. Never joke with it because you do not want it bursting while driving. Hence, check if you have a flat tyre and also make sure that it contains the required pressure. Importantly, always carry a spare. Your fluids level You don’t need to check the fluid levels on a daily basis but do so once every 15 days or at least on a monthly basis. Some of the fluids include engine oil, brake oil, power steering oil. Do not forget the water level. Adjust the rear view mirrors Adjust the rear view mirrors to the point you would be able to see a small portion of the rear end of your car along with the lane next to it on your outside rear view mirrors (ORVM). Adjust your seat You should do this frequently if you are not the only driver. As a rule, do not commence your journey unless you are comfortable in the driver’s seat. You should be able to reach up to the pedals without having to stretch your legs. Fasten your seatbelt If your car has a reminder to fasten your seatbelt, it is good. But if it does not, make a habit. In fact, today you may be risking arrest in Lagos if you fail to fasten or use your seatbelt. Check the gears Do a check to see if the gears are working properly to know if they are getting stuck or jamming up. This could mean it needs servicing. Don’t forget to put the gear back in neutral before starting the car. Source: http://www.opinions.ng/7-things-every-day-start-car/ cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by nurey(m): 6:31am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Funny guy, how do you want to check brakes before you start your car? You check brakes after starting the car especially if the car isn't yours So you adjust your rear view mirror everyday? You must be depreciating and appreciating in height every seconds of the day ![]() Everyday you check gear whether he dey work, all the gears ![]() ![]() 63 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by dabwan123(m): 7:10am On Jul 29, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Buking1: 7:10am On Jul 29, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by KayDEAN(m): 7:11am On Jul 29, 2017 |
nurey:U know how he means. It's your type that will start blaming devil or the neighbors when engine and brakes start misbehaving 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by M2dX(m): 7:12am On Jul 29, 2017 |
What if na keke i got? ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by crownedprinz(m): 7:12am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Are you prophesying into my life to own a car of my own..Anyways i receive it so lemme learn what i need to do 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by seunny4lif(m): 7:13am On Jul 29, 2017 |
As in for this condition How I wan check brake for 4am moving from Lekki to Ketu ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by seunny4lif(m): 7:14am On Jul 29, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by sakalisis(m): 7:14am On Jul 29, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Sagay212: 7:15am On Jul 29, 2017 |
nurey: Lol...no mind the op. You go comot house 5:00am dey check all these things? Where the time dey? 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by elmagnifico411(m): 7:16am On Jul 29, 2017 |
U try small. But how possible can u check your brakes with the ignition not turned on? 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by unite4real: 7:17am On Jul 29, 2017 |
This post should be in commedy section 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by snaiper: 7:18am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Check brake before starting a car?? 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by hisgrace090: 7:18am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Though not all, but its important to do some check before starting the car. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by don33310(m): 7:19am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Most importantly, u check ur engine oil n water in ur radiator 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by apesinola001: 7:24am On Jul 29, 2017 |
true talk |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by M2dX(m): 7:26am On Jul 29, 2017 |
seunny4lif:no oh, that one no be motor .you can'tcompare an elephant with a cat 2 Likes
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Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by d33types: 7:29am On Jul 29, 2017 |
KayDEAN: you must be a joker..tell me how you'll check brakes, gear before starting the car.I doubt if you've ever driven a car 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by nurey(m): 7:31am On Jul 29, 2017 |
KayDEAN: Come on, stop commenting like someone who doesn't own a car, all cars have different brake settings, the amount of pressure needed is different, you should check this in less than 5secs of car moving at 5km/h or less this will enable you know how to apply pressure on the brake pedals of the car. You have checked fluid and tires and see no leak next is to test it in motion as the pads are sometimes not easily accessible. A vehicle is a machine and not 100% perfect, a well maintained car can breakdown along the road due to a #50 naira worth EFI fuse (talking from experience) 7 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by OkoYibo: 7:33am On Jul 29, 2017 |
This is the problem with copy and paste. The OP can't answer questions. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by erico2k2(m): 7:39am On Jul 29, 2017 |
nurey:I don't know how OP is meant to check gears b4 he starts his car 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by joeyztime(m): 7:41am On Jul 29, 2017 |
nurey: ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by erico2k2(m): 7:50am On Jul 29, 2017 |
joeyztime:for this July heavy rain shay U go chk tyre ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by God2man(m): 7:53am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Check |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by bsideboii(m): 7:54am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Opinionated:Whoever approved this article tho.All these fluid checking etc. is done when your car is old AF. Who checks d gears tho.I weep for Car talk ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by joeyztime(m): 8:01am On Jul 29, 2017 |
erico2k2:lol, well if umbrella dey or the rain no too heavy, why not. rainfall done reduce recently na, |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by budusky05(m): 8:02am On Jul 29, 2017 |
If u check the motor, no go buy better car |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Joshmedia1: 8:15am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Opinionated: ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by seunny4lif(m): 8:15am On Jul 29, 2017 |
M2dX:All na Animal joooor 1 Like |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Joshmedia1: 8:16am On Jul 29, 2017 |
Adura no koko ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: 7 Things You Should Do Every Day Before You Start Your Car by Nedfed(m): 8:21am On Jul 29, 2017 |
The moment you give advice but it turn to blame. Op look right now. 3 Likes
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