- 7/1/2024
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The importance of regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is a well-known term that we hear a lot in the automotive world, and it may seem to you that the name implies regular maintenance of the car, which is true, but there is much information and details that goes into the regular maintenance of your car that you should be aware of.
The main goal of regular maintenance is to preserve and prevent the car from issues, in addition to fixing breakdowns as soon as they are detected, this will also minimize future breakdowns as much as possible and keep the car's components intact to avoid costly repairs.
During regular maintenance, many parts of the car are constantly under pressure and use, as well as components that are essential to ensure the functioning of the car, so regular maintenance is mandatory, and you should not neglect it at all costs because it will be in your favor.
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What does regular car maintenance include?
Regular maintenance of your car is necessary to ensure that it works efficiently and to prevent major issues in the future, and we will show you below the most important things that are included in the regular maintenance of the car:
Replace your windshield wipers
Replacing the front and rear windshield wipers is a necessity that most drivers overlook, as you should change your wipers every 6 to 12 months to ensure clear visibility during difficult weather conditions, and to ensure that the glass is well cleaned and free of dirt that hinders visibility.
Check all the lights
You should regularly check all of your car lights, including headlights, tail, brake lights, turn signals, reversing lights, fog lights, and daytime running lights, and you should replace any broken ones immediately to ensure your safety and the safety of other cars on the road.
Check your check engine light
The check engine light appears in front of the driver when the car's computer detects an issue in one of the systems, so you should check whether this light is visible or not, and if it is visible, you should check the car on a special device to detect and fix the defect.
Checking the spark plugs
One of the very important parts that must be checked in regular maintenance is the spark plugs or bougie, because they are responsible for generating the flame to burn the fuel and air mixture, and if they are damaged or their life has expired, this will affect the engine and fuel consumption and cause several other issues.
Change the engine oil and filter
One of the most important things included in regular maintenance is checking and changing the engine oil and its filter, as you must change the engine oil and filter regularly to keep the engine running smoothly, and to know when to change oil you must first refer to the owner's manual in your car or read this article: Find out when to change oil in your car
Changing the air filter
The air filter ensures that clean and impurity-free air enters the engine, and the dirtier the filter, the more the engine's work is affected, so you should replace the air filter within the recommended instructions in your car's owner's manual, or you can check it every 4 to 6 months and see if it needs to be changed or not.
Changing the A/C air filter
The air conditioner air filter is responsible for cleaning the air that will enter the car's interior through the vents of the air conditioning system, and this filter must be clean all times, as you must change it within the instructions of the owner's manual or check it every 4 to 6 months and make sure it is clean and change it if necessary.
Check all the fluids
Regular maintenance also includes checking and topping up all the fluids in the car if the level is low such as brake fluid, transmission oil, coolant or water, steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid, all these fluids are important and should be fresh and within the recommended limit from the company.
Check the tires
If your tires are old, you should change them immediately, and if they are new, don't forget to reposition or rotate them to ensure even wear on all tires, and be sure to check tire pressure regularly, and balance the rims to ensure the stability of the car at high speeds.
Checking the battery
It is Mandatory in regular maintenance, in order to ensure its strength and performance and that it keeps the charge as it should, and it is recommended to replace the car battery every 3 to 5 years or as needed, and it is recommended to check it in every regular maintenance of the car so that the engine works not affected by it.
Checking the brakes
The brake system is responsible for slowing down and stopping the car, so it is an essential system that is included in regular maintenance, where brake pads, discs and any other important component of the system must be checked to ensure that it works without issues and to maintain the performance of the braking process effectively.
Check belts and hoses
All belts connected to the engine and all hoses and connections in the car must be checked to ensure that they are free of any signs of wear / damage; because if one of the engine belts breaks, the car will stop working, and if one of the cooling system hoses bursts, the engine temperature will rise and the engine may become damaged.
Check the exhaust system
The entire exhaust system from the engine compartment to the rear exhaust outlets should also be checked for leaks.
