Majority men aren’t mechanics, and some men could be concerned less about their car as long as it looks superior and drives well. But a responsible driver should always take five minutes every other week or so to check the necessary parts of his car. If you pay correct attention to your car’s preservation needs, you will save a lot of time, money and annoyance by avoiding some luxurious repairs. Here are some things that you can do yourself:

1.    CHECK THE BATTERY
-    Lots batteries are so sophisticated they no longer entail much maintenance. To be on the protected side, however, you should be familiar with where your car battery is             placed and check it once in a while to make sure it is not leaking acid and has sufficient water. Most batteries have a condition indicator that displays diverse colors to             point out how it’s functioning: BLUE means it’s OK, RED means adding of distilled water, and WHITE means charging is essential.

2.    CHECK THE MOTOR OIL
-    For a precise analysis, check the oil dipstick while the car is turned off and parked on a horizontal plane. If the oil on the dipstick is black or deep red, have the oil changed             by a skilled or alter it yourself if you’re feeling confident. To check the oil level, pull the dipstick out and wipe it clean with a rag, then pitch it back into place. Pull the dip             stick out again and hold it horizontally for an accurate reading. Be sure the oil on the stick is just under or right at the correct oil-level line or indicator hole; it should never             be over. Putting overload strain on your hard-working car by not changing its oil will lead to trouble. An engine repair will have you dipping into your savings and leave you             without car for as long as it takes for the proper repairs to be made.

3.    REFILL THE ANTIFREEZE
-    Antifreeze keeps engine temperatures firm in all weather extremes and driving circumstances. Always be sure you have the right level of antifreeze because fooling             around with the cooling of your car’s complex mechanical parts is a pointless hazard. Antifreeze should be added when the engine is cool. Use a funnel as you would             when adding motor oil to avoid splashing this greenish, toxic chemical on other parts of the car.

4.    ALIGNING OF TIRES
-    To get an accurate evaluation of your tire alignment, bring your car to a professional and have it put on a automated tester. Having this test done every few weeks,             however, is not cost-efficient in the least. Instead, test the alignment yourself on a flat street. Drive the speed limit and leave a hand on the wheel for safety, but don’t             actually steer the car for a few seconds. If the car veers in one route and you need to manually keep your car driving straight, make an alignment appointment with a             mechanic.

Check for optimized tire pressure as well. Slightly deflated or unbalanced tires will not only cause instability when you drive at highway speeds, but will eventually distort             the tires and reduce your gas mileage. Always buy new tires in pairs so you can put the new ones on the front and move the old front ones to the back; this lets you get             more use out of them and avoid blowing a bundle on four new tires — unless a professional tells you it’s absolutely necessary, of course.

5.    REPLACING AIR FILTER
-    Air filter is on the engine air intake and prevents dust and dirt from entering the engine. So, take care of your engine by replacing your air filter when needed.

Checking the air filter only takes a few minutes. It is typically hidden under a plastic casing under the hood of your car and you have to unsnap the case to switch out the filter. Refer to your operating manual for precise instructions to avoid injury to yourself or harm to your vehicle.  As a rule of thumb, make sure your car train is off before lifting the hood to restore the air filter.

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