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6 EASY FIXES THAT WILL SAVE YOU TENS OF THOUSANDS YEARLY IN CAR MAINTENANCE
Tools to invest in
1. A good Toolbox
2. Gloves
3. DIY attitude and willingness to learn
4. Your time
6 EASY FIXES THAT WILL SAVE YOU TENS OF THOUSANDS YEARLY IN CAR MAINTENANCE
Tools to invest in
1. A good Toolbox
2. Gloves
3. DIY attitude and willingness to learn
4. Your time
1. Changing Engine oil.
-Savings 2k - 15k
1.Engine oil of good grade
2.Oil filter
3.a pan to hold old oil
Open oil cover, unscrew screw at the btm of the engine oil pan.Wait 20 mins, unscrew old oil filter, screw the new one in
Put the screw back. Add new oil. Confirm level.
-Savings 2k - 15k
1.Engine oil of good grade
2.Oil filter
3.a pan to hold old oil
Open oil cover, unscrew screw at the btm of the engine oil pan.Wait 20 mins, unscrew old oil filter, screw the new one in
Put the screw back. Add new oil. Confirm level.
2. Changing Air Filter
Savings 1k - 5k
Probably one of the easiest. It's normally done together with the oil change
Buy the right air filter for your vehicle. Air box normally has clips which are easy to access without tools.Remove the old and replace with the new.Clip the box
Savings 1k - 5k
Probably one of the easiest. It's normally done together with the oil change
Buy the right air filter for your vehicle. Air box normally has clips which are easy to access without tools.Remove the old and replace with the new.Clip the box
3.Changing Radiator fluid
Savings 1k - 3k
Need
1.High pressure water tap
2.Coolant
Open the radiator tap at the top & btm of the radiator, let all fluid out
Put hi pressure water, jam into the top for 3 mins to flush grime
Close taps, add water and coolant in reservoir
Savings 1k - 3k
Need
1.High pressure water tap
2.Coolant
Open the radiator tap at the top & btm of the radiator, let all fluid out
Put hi pressure water, jam into the top for 3 mins to flush grime
Close taps, add water and coolant in reservoir
4. Changing wheels for even wear and handling improvements
Savings 1k - 3k
Needs
1.Jack
2.Stands
Find the jacking points at the sides of the car indicated by a visible notch
Change wheels in this order
1.All front to back & Vice versa
2.All left to right and vice versa
Savings 1k - 3k
Needs
1.Jack
2.Stands
Find the jacking points at the sides of the car indicated by a visible notch
Change wheels in this order
1.All front to back & Vice versa
2.All left to right and vice versa
4. Replacing dead bulbs/lights
Savings 1k-2k
modern cars have lights that can change just the bulb and not the assembly
Look for where the power comes to the light.The assembly can be unscrewed and the bulb pulled out. Take it as sample and get a replacement.Screw it back,test
Savings 1k-2k
modern cars have lights that can change just the bulb and not the assembly
Look for where the power comes to the light.The assembly can be unscrewed and the bulb pulled out. Take it as sample and get a replacement.Screw it back,test
5. Changing wipers.
Savings 500 - 1k
When the wipers don't fully clean, have a squeeky noise or leave lines, it's time to replace.
Most wipers are removable. Take them off and use them as samples. Buy new quality wipers and clip them back on
Savings 500 - 1k
When the wipers don't fully clean, have a squeeky noise or leave lines, it's time to replace.
Most wipers are removable. Take them off and use them as samples. Buy new quality wipers and clip them back on
Biggest savings
6. Cleaning your car
Savings 10k-50k
1.Bucket
2.Dedicated soft cloth
http://3.CAR WASH soap/detergent
4.Brush for wheels
5.Wax
Start from top and wash your way down.Use soft cloth & rinse often to avoid dirt from scratching paint.Wax every 4 mnths
6. Cleaning your car
Savings 10k-50k
1.Bucket
2.Dedicated soft cloth
http://3.CAR WASH soap/detergent
4.Brush for wheels
5.Wax
Start from top and wash your way down.Use soft cloth & rinse often to avoid dirt from scratching paint.Wax every 4 mnths
