How to properly care for the machine?

Have your own car, and especially today - the pleasure is not cheap, because each car requires refueling, repairs that can happen even with a new car, regular care. The family budget is used to operate the car, but in order to reduce the cost of repairs and various maintenance services, you need to know how to properly care for the car so that it does not fail you at the most inopportune moment and has always looked great for years.

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What is included in car care?

The good condition of personal transport depends on how actively you are caring for the car. If you want to preserve the youthfulness and beauty of your "iron friend", then start from today, correctly refers to the daily procedures for preserving beauty and technical serviceability. In this case, the longevity of your car is guaranteed to you.

To act for certain, it is necessary: ​​

• to take care of the car's exterior coating;
• properly care for the salon - both the instrument panel, and the most upholstery of the car;
• to properly care for the internal important details of the technology.

Important! As you can see, proper car care is an integrated approach, with a certain sequence of stages and procedures. They will be discussed below.

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We take care of the external coating

The most common mistake of negligent motorists is indifference to dirt, which adheres on the body and on the rear window of the car. Dirt has a property to penetrate into the top layer of paint on the body, and over time, such a stain is simply impossible to take out. Therefore, do not forget to properly care for the car and in rainy weather to wash the car every time after a long ride on muddy roads. Of course, the ideal solution is to go to the sink, but you yourself will cope with this problem.

You will need:

• car washcloth or brush;
• auto shampoo;
• warm water.

Important! Choose a soft brush, as a solid can scratch the paintwork of the body. Do not wipe dust off the machine with a dry cloth, as it can also create scratches on the bodywork.

Get Started:

1. To soften the accumulated dirt, pour the machine with warm water or a normal running water.
2. Mix the auto shampoo with water.
3. With a special automotive washcloth( brush), grind the body with a prepared preparation.
4. Use a hose to wash the soapy solution from the machine. If there is no hose, use any container of water and a clean sponge.
5. Wipe dry the body of water with a dry cloth( water-absorbent).Take care not to leave on the surface of the stains.

Useful car care tips:

• Use shampoo to wash the car no more than 5-6 times a year.
• We recommend wiping the body with a suede cloth, to avoid splits.
• Paintwork does not tolerate a temperature drop, so when cleaning, select the temperature regime of water according to the time of year and air temperature.
• Remember that the left stains of the shampoo can corrode the paint on the body, so thoroughly rinse the surface of the product and carefully look after your car.
• If you have to wash your car quite often, use plain water under pressure from a hose without shampoo.
• For washing windows it is also sufficient to use water, but sometimes you can use a wiper or ammonia. Do not forget after cleaning the window, wipe it dry.
• Brush the body cleaning process in small areas and remove the dirt in the direction of the roof-bottom.
• If you wash the car before "conservation" for the winter, then to protect the color and paint of the body, use protective polishes based on wax. So you will save the "horse" from external negative factors( dirt, dust, precipitation) and keep the appearance of the machine for a long time in excellent condition.

Important! As you can see, there are no difficulties in how to properly care for the car. Most likely, if you have a personal car is not the first year, with all these tricks you are perfectly familiar. It remains a matter of small - to follow them constantly.

Polishing - the secret of automotive beauty

Automotive beauty, as well as a pristine shine - is an indicator of car owner's concern about their own means of transportation. In order for the car to shine, you can choose a whole arsenal of funds, as well as professional polishing: wax, Teflon, reductive, abrasive, two- and three-component.

The entire range of polishing products is classified into:

• protective;
• restoring.

Important! To properly care for the car, do polishing twice a year in the summer-winter off-season. When processing does not use abrasive materials, and the polishing material itself is absorbed with the already applied paint on the surface of the machine, creating an additional layer of protection. Polishing will protect the car body from the adverse effects of the environment during the off-season. Special agents may contain additives of Teflon, urethane, various synthetic substances that protect the body for three months. Polyglycoat products will protect your body for the first 4 years.

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We take care of the

properly. Not only does the outer covering of your vehicle need you to ask yourself how to properly care for the car. Inside the car, too, should be regularly put in order, and this rule applies not only to cleaning upholstery and foot rugs.

Control panel

After a long trip through the city, and even with open windows, a layer of dust forms on the surface of the control panel, and with each trip it becomes more and more. To prevent dust from damaging the surface of the panel, we recommend wiping the torpedo with special cloths using cleaning agents. If you properly care for the machine, you do not have to worry about the dirt and dust entering the dashboard and causing it to malfunction.

Important! In the auto shops are sold not only funds, but also special napkins designed for this purpose. It is not recommended to use polish, as well as napkins with gloss, since this can negatively affect the appearance of the panel and on the road survey.

Seat

To keep the seat of the car in its original form, purchase special covers. This is a reliable protection against dirt and dust and properly caring for a car with this approach will be much easier for you.

General recommendations are very simple:

1. For the care of the velor interior there are special brushes.
2. Special polishes and napkins are sold for leather trim.
3. Use clean gasoline to remove oily, greasy stains.
4. Remove minor contamination with a mild soap solution.

Important! Such simple procedures will not take you much time, even if you will properly care for the car and clean the interior at least once a week. The use of modern means and usual soap solution sometimes create real miracles and allow qualitatively complete the complete cleaning of the seats for a maximum of 30-60 minutes.

Interior upholstery

High-quality care for the upholstery of the machine consists in the use of professional auto cosmetics. Depending on the material, choose special tools:

1. Velor upholstery, first vacuum, and stains remove with a cloth soaked in acetone.
2. For the skin - the best option "Formula Superprotectaut".
3. To clean the upholstery and create a protective layer for the fabric surfaces - select "Renew".Apply the stain remover to the fabric upholstery after you have vacuumed it.

Important! When cleaning the fabric upholstery, do not apply the product directly to the material, as there may be traces of dirt around the edges. The treatment should be performed in a circular motion in the direction from the outside to the inside. If you act this way, you can be sure that you are coping with the task of caring for the car, right.

Floor

On the floor of the vehicle, as in any home, the most dust, garbage, dirt is collected. That's why you need to take care of him properly and keep clean in the car.

To preserve the floor covering, purchase special car mats. Put the same rug in the trunk. Rugs are very convenient to clean from dust and dirt and easy to get out of the cabin. They will not spoil the floor covering and preserve the original appearance of the floor covering for many years.

Important! Use car mats for the season. For summer - pile, and for the winter - rubber.

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Technical condition

Any vehicle is accompanied by an instruction that specifies how to properly care for the machine, in particular:

• how often maintenance is required;
• what supplies and with what regularity you need to change them;
• what types of oils and antifreeze it is recommended to fill.

Important! Do not think that in car-care centers you will be given more correct advice than the manufacturer himself, because he knows much more about the weak spots and features of this particular car brand, and for specialists in SRT all cars are the same.

Pay special attention and replace the following supplies in time.

Engine oil and filter

Replace the oil and filter once a year or after 8 000-10 000 km of run. Every motorist can change the old motor oil.

Important! For such a procedure, it is only necessary that the garage be equipped with a pit.

The sequence of your actions in order to properly care for the machine:

1. Remove the old oil from the engine by unscrewing the drain plug. It is located on the oil pan.
2. Use a special puller to unscrew the oil filter.
3. The new filter should be wrapped by hand, and after - by ¾ turn with a key.
4. After replacing the filter, screw back the drain plug and fill with new oil.

Important! To make the old oil drain faster from the engine, warm the engine to the operating temperature before replacing.

Antifreeze

Replacing the coolant in the engine is not so often: 1 time in 4 years, but you can not forget about this, because the radiator costs a lot of money in any car dealer. If you properly care for the machine, you will be able to avoid such a large unexpected waste.

The antifreeze is replaced in the following order:

1. Place a basin or other container under the drain valve.
2. Open the drain plug and the expansion tank cap( so that there is no vacuum).
3. Wait for the liquid to pour out.
4. Tighten the drain hole.
5. Fill the new coolant through the funnel in the amount specified in the instructions for this engine.

Important! Perform all operations with the engine cold.

Brake pads

It is necessary to properly care for the car, checking the quality and serviceability of the brake pads - this will allow you to ensure your safety, and possibly, to preserve your health and life.

The frequency of replacement depends on the quality of your ride, braking frequency, and the quality of the brake linings.

Important! Replacement for new vehicles occurs on average every 60,000 km or every 3 years.

Evidence that it is time to replace this element can be a light indicator on the torpedo, or when parsing the disc you saw a yellow strip on the brake pad.

Brake fluid

To properly care for the machine, different manufacturers advise to replace the brake fluid 1 time in 2-3 years. The brake fluid is very hygroscopic, that is, over time it collects moisture, which means that after a sharp braking, the fluid can overheat and the brakes will not be as effective, or they can completely refuse.

Important! If you feel at the moment of driving that the braking distance has increased, then this indicates that a leakage of brake fluid has appeared in the system. In this case, after troubleshooting, the liquid must be added.

Spark plugs

The first symptom of the time to take care of the car and replace the spark plugs is the unstable operation of the engine. The recommended replacement time for candles is 30,000-50,000 km once, considering the operating conditions. It's so right to take care of the car.

Important! Since sometimes we use low-quality gasoline, which leaves a lot of deposits on high-tech engines, as a result of which the candle ceases to work effectively, then, most likely, you will need to change candles much more often.

For replacement you need:

1. Remove the engine cover.
2. In turn, disconnect the high-voltage wires of the candles.
3. Use a special socket wrench with a rubber insert to unscrew the candles from the candle well.
4. New spark plugs, first with your hand, then with a torque wrench.

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Daily inspection of

It is not everyone who can afford to take care of a car properly, because all procedures take time. Nevertheless, daily inspection is a sure way to prevent the failure of important and expensive parts, as well as the possibility to extend the life of your car for a rather significant period.

Therefore, before you once again go on a trip on your personal transport, open the hood and consistently check some indicators.

1. Fluid levels:
   • Oils in the engine. Cooling fluid
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   • Brake fluid.

Important! The level of all liquids must be between the "min" and "max" marks.

1. Air pressure in tires and, if necessary, pump up to normal. The operating instructions for the machine indicate the required pressure, and it may differ depending on the vehicle load.

Important! Insufficient pressure can lead to additional fuel consumption, worsening of acceleration dynamics, increased wear of transmission parts, as well as accelerated wear of rubber. Excessive pressure will reduce the smoothness of the course on uneven surfaces, and will also increase the braking distance, especially on slippery roads.

1. Check the instrument performance on the control panel for the remaining performance.

Seasonal maintenance

Seasonal maintenance is carried out 2 times a year and includes: replacement of rubber, coolant, washer fluid.

Important! With the temperature lowering, fill the washer fluid corresponding to the given season.

Summer care does not require special approaches to operation, but winter is a very difficult period for both the motorist and the car. Therefore, in order to properly care for the machine, consider these useful tips:

• It is necessary to constantly check the level of the battery charge, clean the body, the liners from the accumulated snow and intend.
• Winter cleaning is also necessary for the machine, as our roads are covered with various anti-ice reagents, which adversely affect the body and promote corrosion.
• It is advisable to rent a comfortable garage for the "iron horse" and reduce the impact of negative winter factors for the car, because the correct storage of the car also affects the duration of its operation.

Caring for your car with love, and thus you will increase its service life. In addition, be careful on the road, try every way to go around even the smallest pits. The more careful, the more careful you go, the longer your car will serve you faithfully.