CAR CARE TIPS

Car Care Tip: Do not use water wash car engine

WE definitely fun and comfortable when looking at the car clean, shiny and engine parts are not dirty.

Do not use water when cleaning the engine because on the surface there are many traces of oil can not be removed with water.

The use of water can also cause a short circuit and car fuss. Seelo

k-preferably use the most classic ingredients of kerosene to remove oil and grease on the surface of the engine.

Now it's easier when there is a lot of detergents sold in stores accessory to disappear grease and tar. Spray the material in place is necessary, let it soak in and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Grease and waste lubricating oil should be cleaned immediately from the exterior because it can damage the engine fan belt, rubber hose and electric cable.

In addition to grease, dust or mud that sticks to the electrical components such as the alternator (starter motor), generator, starter coils, distributors and lighting can absorb water vapor and cause a short circuit.

On the other hand if the battery terminals are visible white sediment, flush with hot water then wipe with a cloth.

The sediment can be removed easily, but be careful and do not let water get into the battery. Ventilation holes on the battery cover should also be ensured to be always open.

When washing the engine, vehicle owners can determine if there is leakage of lubricating oil, an important element to ensure the continuity of all the moving parts work.

If realized no lubricant leakage, immediately find the cause and add lubricant when less.

In normal circumstances, after a few years, the engine chamber gasket can leak a little and was dripping lube. This can be seen on the floor of the car is parked. If the amount of droplets that many, probably in oil sum gasket is damaged.

In normal conditions the lubricant is reduced through condensation and combustion. But not many about 1/300-1/500 of total fuel consumption.

Amount of lubricant can be determined by examining the measuring gauge. Better check yourself because if left technician inspect fuel stations, in many cases you actually help develop their businesses.

Clean the outside is easier. Send only to the car wash and pay between RM5 and RM10. Within half an hour, your car is clean and beautiful again.

However, if you want to wash yourself, use the right soap, but avoid washing soap or bleach.

Typically, a new car is painted with high quality paint. If the surface is not cleaned well, it was quickly broken.

Dust and mud that stuck to the vehicle body can quickly absorb moisture and damage the paint. Besides looks dirty, paint resilient and cracks appear.

The first step is disappearing dust clean vehicles by making the spray without using soap.

When the surface of the vehicle body to be kept dry and not too dirty, dust can be wiped with attached feather. But, if the dirt can not be removed, use a clean damp cloth.

Use a dry cloth may cause scratches or scratch on the surface of the paint. This is because the dirt has a hard dust and sand grain.

When washing the vehicle with soap, do not let the soap stick too long in the body of the vehicle because it would increase the particle white spots and soap chemicals can damage the paint.

After washing, dry the car body with a clean cloth. For better results after dry rub car wax (candle). In addition to adding a flash car, wax protects the surface to remain interesting and alive.