Tuning
| Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Knowing how to do your own car tuning gives you more independence and opportunities to save money. A lot of people have fallen into the trap of over-relying on mechanics to do the car tuning for them, even for the simpler tasks, and have paid a good fortune on something they could have easily saved on. There are several things that can be done without the need for a mechanic and these are the basics in car maintenance.
Of course there are the more complicated tasks in modifications and upgrading such as checking and repairing the electronic components of the more advanced cars, in which case you have no option but to engage the services of a professional mechanic. Still, there are the basic parts of the car which you can tune up yourself with the basic guidance of the car owner's manual, which even enterprising women can do, which can considerably upgrade and improve your car. The following items could very well make up the basics in car tuning.
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One of the more important things to prioritize is the car's fuel filter. A well-maintained fuel filter gives you better fuel mileage and a longer engine life. It is ideal to change it annually on the average. The oil filter is also a crucial item in car tuning. Since the oil lubricates the car's engine, it is crucial that the oil is free from dirt and other damaging debris. In order to keep the intake of your oil clean, it is recommended that the oil filter is replaced together with the changing of the oil, which is ideally after every 3,000 to 5,000 miles of use.
The next item in car tuning is changing the oil. Mechanics do charge in the range of $25 to $50 for this simple task. It is just a matter of draining the old, used up, and dirty engine oil through a drain plug at the bottom of the engine block, and tapping a new load of motor oil. Remember to retrieve the used oil and dispose of it properly, specifically by sending it to the nearest automotive repair center.
Keep your car fluids fully tapped. From your windshield wipers, to your brake system, to your transmission, maintain your car fluids by checking on the levels with their respective dip sticks and other level indicators. While these may be done by your mechanic, it is prudent to be able to know how to do these tasks yourself and it takes only a few minutes to accomplish them.
Other car tuning tasks include servicing your battery, specifically checking the level of distilled water and cleaning the cables and terminals of any accumulating corrosion, checking your car belts for proper sagging and any fraying of the belt. Remember, the replacement of belts can also be done without the need of a mechanic. Finally, check the wiper blades if it needs outright replacement by looking at its rubber element or blade.
