Car Expenses Savings
The family car is one of the most important expenditures. Often we are not aware of what we spend on the simple fact of taking the car on short trips, we are accustomed to use it for anything, from going to buy bread, go to a friend or relative, or trips that could easily make walking, taking public transport or bike.
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Compare car consumption
When buying a car, one of the most important keys to choose is the fuel consumption. Especially for those who travel a lot, this point is crucial, as the annual savings is extremely significant among other models. For you do not have to go driving you crazy comparing consumption, the IDEA (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving of Energy) has a database that shows the consumption and CO2 emission levels of all vehicles available.
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All you need to know about your car, free manuals
There are many things to know about our cars … The truth is that we are not aware of all the things we need (or at least not all, myself included): change the battery, put the chains properly …
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Types of car maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is a process of checks and operations necessary to assure the most efficient vehicles, reducing downtime for repair. The structure of vehicle maintenance has a direct relationship with the category and the conditions in which they serve.
TYPES OF MAINTENANCE
We have what you are three types of maintenance:
Symptomatic
Preventive
Corrective.
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Motor Tuning
First you have to mention that there are parts of the engine of our car key just would not work without them. Some of them are very easy to replace without much mechanical knowledge. This is the case of spark plugs, the main element in the refinement. Composed by:
- a metal electrode through which current flows produced by the combustion insulated porcelain
- a metal part that serves as ground electrode
- metal body that holds all these elements and is screwed to the motor.
Making of New Vehicle: Initial Care
During the first few miles of the car, friction inside the engine is higher than later when all moving parts are adapted to each other. The success of this process depends mainly on how to drive for the first 1,500 km and if you want to go safely, should extend to the first 10,000 miles.
Save Petrol
Today the fuel is so expensive that not everyone else know the following information.
These are simple tips to save gas:
- Use the vehicle only if necessary.
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Tire Inflation
It is very important to check the inflation pressure of tires with a maximum accuracy of good quality, at least once a month. If they are over-inflated or slightly inflated, it may
cause abnormal and excessive wear of the edges or center of the wheel, which in turn can cause overheating of tires, a higher fuel consumption or even a major threat as a blowout. Check cold tire pressure and without having been used recently. If you drive, if only a couple of kilometers, the pressure will increase and the pressure reading is not accurate.
The tires properly inflated round between 28-34 pounds, the front should have a few degrees lower than the rear and this varies agree to take or how many passengers the weight of luggage.
If they lose pressure continuously, is an indication that there is a problem with him or with the assembly of the wheel. Immediately consult someone in the industry.
When Changing Oil
When you change the oil depends entirely on the quality of this,
for example, “Mobil 1″ is of very high quality recommended
change at 10,000 km The Mobil Super S 10w-40 to 7000. and so
according to the rules of each brand, do not forget to ask about a specific type Lubrication oil for your vehicle.




