If you’re not an automotive engineer, here are 10 basic things every motorist should be able to do to their vehicles to be safe on the road.
Obstructed visibility is critical to safe driving. Ensuring your vehicle’s windshield washer fluid is a good habit to have.
Fortunately it couldn’t be simpler to keep the reservoir filled with plenty of this liquid. They’re usually blue for easy spotting then it off.
You’re also going to need a fresh set of windshield wipers which.
Luckily it’s also an easy task to swap them. To replace them follow these instructions. Release a blade, there’s often a small button that you push other times they slide into a book on the end of the arm. Either case the blade shouldn’t be overly difficult to swap out so give it a try next time.
If it’s smearing rather than wiping you’d wants to replace those bad boys.
A critical vehicle component is engine oil and it’s super easy to check provided you don’t own an electric cars.
The oil is a snap, just make sure the vehicle sitting on a relatively level surface and if you just parked it may not have completely drained back into the pan which could result in a false reading. We pull the dipstick out, wipe it off with a rag, put it back in, and pull her out again and we can see the level of the oil. Between the low and full marks you’re going to go for more is not better having an overabundance of oil in an engine can be just as bad as not enough.
This can increase aeration and many other issues so basically keep it between the marks and you should be all set.
A safe driver should also be able to top off the crankcase. Just locate the filler cap, then pour a bit of oil. Add small amounts in car engines typically take between 4 and 5 so this does very a Ram 3500 HD truck with the Cummins strength 6 diesel requires three dinosaur juices.
Check the owner’s manual for specific details do this. You have just earned major do-it-yourself bonus points last let’s talk about the only part of your vehicle that should have never touched the road yes that would be the tires.
Checking their tire pressure again this is a very simple task just remove the valve stem caps and stick a gauge firmly over the end make sure it’s seats well. No air should leak out around the edge of something that could lead to an inaccurate measurement. Now unless there are special circumstances or if it’s best to maintain the factory recommended you played for deflate as required.
Every driver should be able to change a flat tire. The ability to jack a vehicle up remove an offending flat and install a spare tire especially if you get a flat. Remember that’s righty tighty, lefty loosey.
