To enjoy the performance and comfort of the car we drive, it is important that – periodically – to perform certain checks alone.

1) Visual Check tire is whenever we climb behind the wheel. If you see that something is wrong, you have to go in service to measure pressure. Usually the pressure ideal vehicle manufacturers recorded – depending on road speed – on a label affixed to the side of the driver’s door, in the glove compartment or on the lid of the tank. If we change the operating mode of the car (for example, if you drive mostly in town and on the highway is to circulate, pressure must be modified). Excessive tire wear or too little pressure in the wheel can lead to road events (blast wheels, brake difficulties, etc.) uneven wear of wheel alignment can mean deficiencies or malfunction of the braking system. Additionally, tire change is required attention (for example, if we feel small vibrations at high speeds probably were not balanced wheels; if you hear rattles, installation was done wrong or maybe the studs are not tight).

2) Check the car’s fluids is when the car is parked right place. To check the oil, remove the rod, wipe with a clean towel, then enter again. It must be between the “min” and “max”, close to the maximum. It is preferable that the engine is cold (and off course). If the oil level is low, make; but if the oil is “bad” (dark, soiled) should be changed. The oil should be changed depending on the season, if we chose multigrade oil because of foaming and viscosity can cause irreversible decrease in performance. Since I opened the hood to check the oil, we will track and brake fluid level and the cooling (if applicable): you only need to look at whether they are between “min” and “max”. Crossing in winter, and density should be measured coolant. If we do not measure what you have to go in service: a low level of antifreeze or improper density in the winter can be devastating for the engine.

Checking the windshield washing fluid for its quality is important. If you use summer liquid in the winter, we risk when we use this to put a layer of ice on the windshield.

3) Check windscreen wipers is simple: if they tend to scratch, blades or wiper blades should be replaced. In the latter case, consideration should be given compatibility with our car (must be the same size and clamping system).

4) Checking lights is very important both for our safety and for fines are high and are accompanied by withholding registration certificate. Even if you do not intend to ride at night, you never know when traffic conditions can cause us to delay. Check with the engine off positions, then raises handbrake, remove from the speed and the engine starts to check beam and high beam. If the car is recharged, the headlights must be set: otherwise, instead illuminate the roadway, eyes will light the sky or … other drivers.

5) Additional equipment: hand signals, hazard warning lights, horn, and check the heating system is very simple.

6) Check the battery – from a visual perspective – is how many times the hood rises. We recommend checking terminals: contact is firm and there are no traces of corrosion. The battery must not leak or rupture acid. If the battery is liquid and fell below the minimum level, add distilled water: today, less battery maintenance. If the car starts signs that hard, you should be measured battery. This requires a measuring device (voltmeter). Depending on its characteristics, usually with the engine must indicate over 11,5V, and with the engine running and the headlights on, over 14V. In the absence of a voltmeter, verification can be done in service.

7) Direction check in authorized garages. If you find that the wheel rotates – when the car is stopped, the ignition key, turn on 3/4, without giving the automatic – more than 15 degrees without the wheels moving, is a sign that the car should be taken into service for a steering system check. If, when the road is straight, it is found that the car pulls to the counter or the ditch, although the steering wheel is straight, check the tire pressure first. If this does not fix the problem, should be checked directly into a workshop.

8) The brake system check in authorized service. If you find that has increased during braking, if strange noises are heard whistles or braking or if indicators on the board relating to the brake light, is a sign that the car requires verification of this system.

9) The engine started must determine appearance on the exhaust pipe of a transparent or white smoke. If the smoke is black, adjustments are required; if smoke is blue, the engine consumes oil.

10) Check the trunk is important. You need to find the key to the wheel, jack, warning triangles, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. A set of lights (one each) and a set of fuses are extremely useful. It is good to have a blanket or even from the idea that we only use a … picnic unpredictable! Ideal is to have a flashlight (or a lamp can be powered by battery) and small compressor wheels.

In winter, the trunk must find: a bag of sand, a shovel, snow chains, ice scrapers, and sprays for defrosting the windshield and doors.