Gabson Olu Motors Car Awareness Series
This year is a different year in the life of Gabson Olu Motors and we indeed want to make a difference in the lives of our various customers at home and abroad. Therefore we introduced The Car Awareness Series to improve the awareness of car users and reduce the cost of maintenance of cars. The series will be updated bi-weekly and we will be open to questions and we will be ready to give you appropriate answers. We do hope that you will use the tools here to improve your car care and reduce unnecessary expenses on your car.
If you want to save money and increase the reliability of your car, you should try to take an active role in its upkeep and maintenance. If you don’t, you will eventually be forced to seek help for a major problem or breakdown. There are some simple things you can do to greatly reduce the chances of a major problem or breakdown. This book assumes that you are starting with little or no knowledge and that you want to learn what maintenance should be done for maximum dependability
and economy. You will also learn what tools you will need.
and economy. You will also learn what tools you will need.
Whatever your reasons for learning about your car, the first tool you need is an increased awareness of your car’s maintenance and repair needs. Even if you don’t want to become a full-fledged technician, you should try to learn what maintenance should be done regularly. Take a few minutes to read through your owner’s manual and note the recommended maintenance schedules. Nothing thrives on neglect. Preventive maintenance can stop problems from occurring. With a small investment of time and interest, you can become aware of some of your car’s needs and help to avoid expensive breakdowns. For example, there are two simple checks you can make as you walk toward your parked car:
1. Look at the tyres. Soft tyres spell trouble. It pays to be sure that your car’s tyres are inflated properly, according to the car manufacturer’s recommendations. After your tyres are inflated, look at them carefully. It’s more difficult to judge when radial tyres are properly inflated because their sidewalls always have a characteristic bulge. Even so, each time you approach the car, look at each of the tyres and compare what you see with your mental image of properly filled tyres. If you’re in doubt, check them with a good-quality tyre pressure gauge. At the very least, you risk damage to expensive tyres by driving on them while they are under-inflated. At worst, you are risking your life.
2. Look for wet spots or puddles under or around the car. Puddles can spell trouble.
1. Look at the tyres. Soft tyres spell trouble. It pays to be sure that your car’s tyres are inflated properly, according to the car manufacturer’s recommendations. After your tyres are inflated, look at them carefully. It’s more difficult to judge when radial tyres are properly inflated because their sidewalls always have a characteristic bulge. Even so, each time you approach the car, look at each of the tyres and compare what you see with your mental image of properly filled tyres. If you’re in doubt, check them with a good-quality tyre pressure gauge. At the very least, you risk damage to expensive tyres by driving on them while they are under-inflated. At worst, you are risking your life.
2. Look for wet spots or puddles under or around the car. Puddles can spell trouble.
They can be:
Engine oil (brownish, oily).
Automatic transmission fluid (reddish, oily).
Power steering fluid (reddish or light brownish, oily).
Engine coolant (green, red, blue, or other watery, sticky liquid).
Brake fluid (clear to brownish, smells like ether).
Gasoline (clear, strong smelling, also a fire hazard).
Water (condensation from air conditioning system, no problem).
Engine oil (brownish, oily).
Automatic transmission fluid (reddish, oily).
Power steering fluid (reddish or light brownish, oily).
Engine coolant (green, red, blue, or other watery, sticky liquid).
Brake fluid (clear to brownish, smells like ether).
Gasoline (clear, strong smelling, also a fire hazard).
Water (condensation from air conditioning system, no problem).
Questions and comments are welcome.
To be continued ...
