Diagnostic My car

It is some kind of FAQ, because I find this question very often.
Learn a bit more about how to better care for your car is the good idea. He said if you know of any unscrupulous mechanics trying to stiff for corrections. And knowing that you can save money. You can also avoid making unnecessary repairs and will save you a lot of money. It can also help find and solve the problem, saving even more money. Often, a lot of money. It makes you more independent in a time when people are entirely too dependent on help from others to survive.
So, first do a visual check of your car. The following will help you in where to look, and what to look for:

Inspect your tires: Do they look low at all? A tire pressure gauge (available at most car parts stores) will assist you and help make sure that your tire pressure stays constant. Look after it when necessary. Correct tire pressures gurantee a much safer vehicle. Plus, it will be more fuel efficient. Also, there are a variety of inexpensive air pumps you can buy cheaply at most car parts stores. This is a worthy buy because it gives you a way to pump up your tires when needed.

Typically, motorcyclists (including moped riders) need to be really concerned about their tire pressures and to stay on top of it. Inspect closely at your tires and look for severely worn edges, areas which are missing chunks of rubber, and objects that may be sticking into the tire itself. Maintain and/or replace if necessary.

If you’re running on relatively new tires (and they appear to be wearing unevenly) then it’s a good idea to take you vehicle into the shop for a wheel alignment. Sometimes this may even require tire rotation. These two items are usually combinded in so-called “less costly” car service “specials.”

Search vehicle fluids: A drop usually means nothing. Look for brands drip consistent. Remember that in the summer months, cooling the car will be regularly drops of water during use – no worries. Your cooling system can also spit a little water from time to time, and / or anti-freeze, and that’s okay too. If you find a spot indicates prolonged or always delicious, the leakage of the way to their source: oil, motor oil, gear oil, rear, etc., maintain or repair as needed.

Sometimes, just getting under the vehicle and using the pressure of a hose (at a car wash) will clean off years of old oil and debris that can cause ‘driveway’ leaks thus fixing the faux leak.

Visually check your engine oil: It’s a good idea to check it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Feel it with your fingers especially for consistency. Just keep in mind that engine oil is the life blood of your vehicle’s power plant. Does the oil feel too thick, like sludge or does it feel watery. Thick is good, but watery is something that usually spells traouble! Change watery oil (and be sure to use an Engine Sentry when you do change oil and filter). Add the appropriate oil if the level registers low.

But NEVER overfill your oil!

Check the coolant level: Be sure to use much caution, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid any possible injury from hot, pressurized liquids. Maintain as necessary. If you haven’t had your coolant/anti-freeze checked for some time, then now’s the time to DO it!. Also, be sure to never add coolant or anti-freeze that is not recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. Some of the cheaper brands can erode or corrode radiators. So be careful here.

Visually inspect the engine compartment: Tighten caps, check all hose connections, look for worn parts, which can be expanded and / or worked in the engine compartment, etc. to maintain or repair as needed. It is also a good time to clean critical engine light. But nothing too heavy, just use some old rags and some engine degreaser.
Side point: Ammonia and water make a cheap, great degreaser, but it shouldn’t be used on aluminum. And it certainly shouldn’t be left on it. An old used toothbrush also works best and is a handy cleaning tool. It really does make quick work of much engine debris.

Visually check your automotive battery and connections: It’s also a good idea to make sure the connections feel tight on your car battery. If there’s a green or white build-up on the battery terminals, go ahead and mix some baking soda with tepid water (say 1/4-cup of baking soda to one quart of water) and stir it thoroughly. Slowly pour it directly over the affected areas. Don’t worry about all the fizzing and crackling because it’s actually just cleaning.

Make sure that, when the runoff will not stain or anything of damage. Again, use an old toothbrush, as it will go much faster this for you. After the battery terminals are clean and dry, a thin layer of Vaseline or grease on each car battery terminal and the connecting line. You can purcahse grease for automobiles in small plastic containers, which weighs about one kilogram each. They are inexpensive to purchase, so it pays to get a good grade. Make sure to spread evenly. Fat is also good to have around because it's convenient for car repairs others.