Why drivers have to check out their cars before taking off.

AFTER a whole day’s work, drivers normally looks for safe places in order to park their cars. You might have asked yourself why are they opening their cars’ bonnets as a sign of checking them out every morning before taking off? One thing which reflects to people’s mind is to see if there are some parts missing in it. This could be a brilliant idea as per their imagination, but perhaps the most important reason for this is to ensure whether there are some parts in an engine is leaking. Drivers always have to check to see the contents of the oil in cars’ engine. Oil leakage from a car engine is dangerous and sometimes if not prevented by mechanical means to keep its retention, can lead to engine bust because of overheating an aspect that is likely to cause fatal accident while in motion. According to one mechanic, Mr. James Maneno, checking of an engine oil in cars is a very important aspect that keeps cars in good condition. The exercise involves pouring lubricant oils that ultimately runs to the entire parts of the engine. According to him, checking of cars’ engines is a regular task that involves all kinds including even those of heavy duty trucks. This is a manual work generally and shouldn’t only involve checking oil alone or transmission fluid in other words, but also tire pressure, battery and what other items which are needed to be periodically checked in motor vehicles. The work is very simple and always when doing the job a car is placed at the level spot when the engine is stopped. A driver has to wait for a while to let the engine oil to pour down to the oil pan. Then he pulls the engine oil dipstick which usually it has a bright handle saying "engine oil". Wipe it off with a clean rag or tissue. Then insert it back all the way down into its place.

To keep cars in good health is as important as one who keeps his own health

Normally a dipstick should be at full mark, that you can see that it's a bit lower. It's not a big problem yet. When checking the oil condition and finds if its way is too black, it's definitely time to change it and replace it by a clean one. If it's slightly-brown, it's O.K. If it's dark-brown, but still transparent, it's admissible but it's better to change it soon. It would be better to add the same type and brand of the engine oil as it is already in the engine. A driver must add a little amount and then wait for a minute to let the oil pour down. He then has to check the oil level again with the dipstick. If it's still low more should be added but not to overfill it. There are basic steps through which must be followed in order to avoid dangers from knocking down while in motion. Thus, Preventive maintenance is important to keep cars in safe condition. With proper care in this manner, a car will last longer and some of the possible problems can be avoided.
Well-maintained cars are not only safer but are also more economical and produces less pollutions. If the car is well-maintained, the owner becomes proud and can expect higher price when it’s put on sale. Maneno narrates other few but necessary basic car maintenance tips that a driver must stick into includes, apart from regular oil changes that keeps car engine in a good shape, regular car wash is another aspect. The exercise keeps the car’s body looks shiny and free from corrosion. Taking precautions with the little problems likely to occur in cars in time may save a lot more. As soon as a driver feels that there is something wrong with his car like any kind of irregular noise, vibration, shimmer, or some leak or any warning light comes on while driving or anything that seems to be irregular, has to take his car for inspection at a dealer or a garage as soon as possible. Incase of a major car repair, a regular mechanical inspection is necessary as it might be unsafe to drive. It's definitely better to check any small problem before it will cause something serious. Maneno recommends that, it’s therefore imperative to have cars inspected regularly, at least once a week for business cars such as taxis by an experienced motor mechanic who can lift a car and check major components needed for repair such as brakes, suspension, etc.