Car maintanance

Car Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your car is important in continuing to keep it on the road. Maintenance can be intimidating though it does not have to be because basic maintenance tips as recommended by the team at Christian Brothers Automotive can help your car to continue running even in peak conditions. The basic maintenance tips that you need to remember are;

· Avoid loading the roof rack with heavy loads

· Do not allow the car to stay idle for a long time. This is important during break-in when the pressure generated by oil is not distributed to all parts of the engine.

· During the first 1,600 kilometers, it is important to keep the speed under 88kpm.

· Do not exceed medium acceleration for the first few hours of driving.

Wheel Alignments: Reasons Your Car Needs One

Getting regular wheel alignments is very important and helpful than you can ever imagine. Alignment of the car wheels affects more than the tires and is important in keeping your car safe and healthy.

 Wheel alignment increases your car efficiency, enable you to enjoy a smoother ride, aids in avoiding expensive auto repair services and increases the life of your car’s tires. Aligned wheels work together instead of working against each other. When wheels work together, the engine of your car does not have to push harder and this increases your gas mileage. A car with properly aligned wheels do not drift from side to side and minimizes any possibilities of your car wearing unevenly and prematurely. This helps in avoiding expensive auto repair service.

When do my belts need to be inspected?

All motor vehicles have at least one drive belt though this depends on the number of accessories that are fitted to your car engine. Belts are crucial in the safe operation of your car and this brings the need for every belt to be inspected at regular intervals to ensure it is in good working condition. Over time, the high temperature of the engine bay can lead to the rubber of the belt to crack. If you do not replace such a belt, it can lead to failure of the power steering and the air conditioning system.

A/c maintenance

When your air conditioner does run like it used to, it can be a sign of a serious issue or a simple case such as a blown fuse. In as much as numerous problems with the air condition require repairs by professional technicians from Christian Brothers Automotive, some of the problems are simple and you can easily fix them. Therefore, if it is not running like it used to, check the unit outside to check if the compressor is running normally. Also, you may need to check if there are any leaks.

Importance of oil changes

Car experts at Christian Brothers Automotive explain that changing oil is important in helping each component of the engine to run smoothly and helps in controlling the engine temperature. Also, it assists in preventing buildup of carbon deposits in the engine.

Preventing hoses from breaking

At Christian Brothers Automotive the experts can work closely with customers in regard to hose failure and maintenance. The experts can advise you on how to protect your hoses and to reduce costly downtime. They can help prevent a hose from cracking by ensuring that the hose assembly is not bent, ensuring compatibility with the fluid being used and ensuring that they are pushed to the right insertion levels.