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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Nobody: 11:28am On Apr 13, 2020
Fan blades.
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Almunjid(m): 11:30am On Apr 13, 2020
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by batstan(m): 11:32am On Apr 13, 2020
Where are we driving cars to, again?
angry

They are phasing out all these toys to make way for electric automobile.
The Green planet.

grin

Come carry the ones for my crib .
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Perocom(m): 11:32am On Apr 13, 2020
Carmartng:
Cars indeed need lots of care and maintenance for effective return. An early morning car check is so important, no doubt that some mornings come with lots of rush to meet up with one appointment or the other, a quick car check before hitting the road is very important. Who wakes up in the morning without brushing and bathing proceeds for a meeting? This is very rare as one would always want to appear fresh and stunning and smell nice even as they attend to official activities. As it is to humans, so also it is in cars it is important you carry out various checks.

Here are a few things to check out before hitting the road;
1. Fluids Level
It is advised that you check car fluids regularly, this is one fact that one should be very conscious of as a little leak somewhere can in no time reduce its gauge/ level. All fluids should be checked as it is unfit to drive a car with a low level of brake fluid, windshield washer or Engine oil.

2. Lights
Road safety marshals are always in the lookout for drivers with broken light and other light related issues. The brake light is very important as it is the communication line between you and other drivers. You must have proper working light for a night drive. A proper check on the lights of your vehicle is essential. Kindly ensure the lights of your car are in good shape both for safety and to avoid issues with road safety personnel.

3. Windscreen wiper
A windscreen wiper popularly known as the “Wiper” is a device that is responsible for removing rain, snow, ice, from the front of a vehicle (windscreen). Wipers are of 3 types; Conventional, flat and hybrid. Wipers enhance clear visuals for a car. It is important to have a properly working wiper in case of rain or any other environmental issues. Check to see if the wiper clears the water from the windscreen without leaving lines as that can impair your vision.

4. Wheels and tires
Tires issues are one of the most experienced driving issues today due to the state of our roads, it is also one of the most important components for a safe drive and connects you to your location through the road. It is important that you check out the tire pressure, because of tire inflation as tires can be deflated even while not on the road and ensure you pulp if need be, also check the surface for notable damages. Carry out a proper check on your tire pressure and tire treads. Always ensure that you carry along a fully inflated spare, this will do you a lot of good as you drive.

5. Adjust the seat to your comfort
Distractions should be avoided when driving, and one such distraction is trying to adjust the seat to suit your comfort as your drive. All adjustments should be done before the journey commences, this is a conscious way to avoid road accidents.

6. Check out Brake Pads
Often we hear of brake pad failures, I do not doubt that issues relating to cars might at times spring up unexpectedly, but a routine check on your vehicle’s brake pad will do you better and should be replaced as soon as a fault is discerned. Ensure your hand brake is in healthy working conditions.

7. Listen to the sound of your engine
The sound of the engine of one’s car can go a long way in telling what shape the car is. Start the car and concentrate fully on the noise from the engine, an alternating sound might need a mechanic to check it out.

8. Side Mirror
Ensure that your side mirrors are set properly to give an active and perfect view as you drive as the views around you are to be inspected while you drive.

9. Steering
Do a quick steering test to confirm the condition of your steering even though the steering test is best carried out while driving.

10. Check out fuel level
At times people run out of fuel in places where there’s no fuel station, to avoid such, it is advisable for one to check the full level, that way you map out strategies on topping up the fuel level rather than car stopping in the middle of the journey because it’s out of fuel.

11. Have a test drive
Do a test drive to ensure the car is in proper shape and fit for the day. You must pay attention to the sound it gives most especially as you engage the brakes

Have a fire extinguisher in good shape, check out sign directions and ensure you use your seat belt while driving.

https://carmart.ng/public/blog/11-important-things-you-should-check-on-your-car-regularly/

I paid dearly for not checking fluids in my car and that cost me nearly 400k fixing the engine. I commenced a journey without checking the oil in the morning because I just serviced the car just 2days ago and thought all was ok, but 4hours into a journey of 9hrs, the engine smashed into pieces. I almost ran mad, the car was in a particular village in nasarawa state for 1week. Not a good experience to wish my enemy.

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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Ghostmode2two(m): 11:34am On Apr 13, 2020
Cars issue is relegated to the side for now as covid-19 is ravaging humanity presently
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by A305: 11:34am On Apr 13, 2020
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Drizzy5001(m): 11:39am On Apr 13, 2020
Nice write-up
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by kendrick9(m): 11:39am On Apr 13, 2020
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by ignis: 11:39am On Apr 13, 2020
The tip will be important after the lockdown.
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by enemyofprogress: 11:43am On Apr 13, 2020
Where you dey carry motor go for this lockdown wey you dey do all this useless check. Hunger never rich your door mouth?
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by enemyofprogress: 11:44am On Apr 13, 2020
ignis:
The tip will be important after the lockdown.
no mind am


Abeg is the pounded yam and okro soup ready now? Hunger dey mama me like coronavirus
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by enemyofprogress: 11:44am On Apr 13, 2020
Ghostmode2two:
Cars issue is relegated to the side for now as covid-19 is ravaging humanity presently
you dey mind am?
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by ajimotoke(m): 11:46am On Apr 13, 2020
Ok...noted thanks, but for now we dey quarantine no body is driven to anywhere grin grin
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by sylva1(m): 11:46am On Apr 13, 2020
Is it better to disconnect battery terminals or warm your car daily when the car is not in use, especially in times like this when there is restriction on movement due to Corona Virus pandemic?
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Sergioaguero: 11:47am On Apr 13, 2020
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Goldenheart(m): 11:48am On Apr 13, 2020
GboyegaD:
Why do you have to check some of the fluids when they are checked every time you service your car?

Some oils such as Power steering oil, brake fluid needs to be checked as they drain faster than needs to be topped compared to the engine oil...
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by otabuko(m): 11:51am On Apr 13, 2020
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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Mentorme: 11:53am On Apr 13, 2020
Can brake fluid level drop without leakage?
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by XshegzzyeeiX: 11:54am On Apr 13, 2020
otabuko:
God won't shame us
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by faizsanusi(m): 11:56am On Apr 13, 2020
Meanwhile u didn't mention checking your fire extinguisher if its still active.... ���
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Ghostmode2two(m): 11:58am On Apr 13, 2020
enemyofprogress:
you dey mind am?

Cars that we cannot drive due to lockdown and the OP is talking about cars, it doesn't make any brain at all
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by GboyegaD(m): 12:00pm On Apr 13, 2020
Goldenheart:


Some oils such as Power steering oil, brake fluid needs to be checked as they drain faster than needs to be topped compared to the engine oil...

I never experienced that and unfortunately, I guess I am too lazy so would always do full servicing to avoid stories that touch. Good side is that most cars will notify you if anything goes low.
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by bonnyhope: 12:05pm On Apr 13, 2020
Perocom:


I paid dearly for not checking fluids in my car and that cost me nearly 400k fixing the engine. I commenced a journey without checking the oil in the morning because I just serviced the car just 2days ago and thought all was ok, but 4hours into a journey of 9hrs, the engine smashed into pieces. I almost ran mad, the car was in a particular village in nasarawa state for 1week. Not a good experience to wish my enemy.
Servicing a car means you must have top up or drain completely the lubricating oil and put fresh one
How possible all that oil got leaked out of the engine in just 2 days
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Stallion93(m): 12:11pm On Apr 13, 2020
FeliciaOja:
That's why I hire Driver

I no get time for all these.. cool
Me too, thats What my 4 Drivers are for. And Lamborghini Engine complex is complicated enough, I can’t stress myself abeg

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Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by computerglobal(m): 12:18pm On Apr 13, 2020
Re: 11 Things You Should Check In Your Car Regularly by Oreofeni: 12:19pm On Apr 13, 2020
No.4 got me. Really embarrassing for pple to call you out for less tire

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