vendredi 9 août 2013

Tips To Get Your Car Fixed Right The First Time

By Fred Gagnon


Your car is one of your most important possessions. So, if it were to break down or a problem were to occur with it, you want to make sure you get the best repairs possible. In the following article, you will be given advice to ensure your repairs go smoothly.

Transmission

Scrutinize the transmission fluid every 2-3 months. Operate your engine and get into the hood of your vehicle. Make use of the transmission dipstick to determine the fluid levels. If there is too little fluid in your transmission you may have a leak anywhere in your system. I suggest you bring the car to a mechanic so he can find the leak.

Be sure to read your owner's manual to find out what kinds of fluids (oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, steering fluid) your car needs and to learn how to check and top these off yourself. Keep a few bottles of each fluid in the trunk of your car in case of emergencies.

Do not assume you have been ripped-off by your mechanic because of the high price of your bill. Some parts are very expensive to replace, including engines, transmission systems or dashboard computers. You should ask your mechanic about the cost of the parts he had to put in your car.

In addition to basic tire changing equipment, keep a plastic tote filled with DIY auto repair supplies in the trunk of your car in case of emergencies. Fill it with at least a quart each of motor oil, transmission fluid, steering fluid, and brake fluid and a gallon of water. Add a can of penetrating oil spray, a roll of duct tape, twine, bungee cords and basic tools so that you can manage minor repairs on the road.

In the beginning of this article, your vehicle probably means a lot to you. Therefore, should something happen to it, you need to get the best repairs possible in order to get it up and running again. Allow the tips from this article help you get those repairs as soon as you need them!




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