{"id":1851,"date":"2018-03-14T10:29:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T10:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/?p=1851"},"modified":"2021-03-31T09:47:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T09:47:54","slug":"6-checkpoints-to-keep-your-car-healthy-all-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/6-checkpoints-to-keep-your-car-healthy-all-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Maintenance Checklist: How to Keep Your Car Healthy All Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=''><div class=\"fb-like\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/6-checkpoints-to-keep-your-car-healthy-all-year\/\" data-colorscheme=\"light\" data-width=\"\" data-kid-directed-site=\"\" data-layout=\"standard\" data-action=\"like\" data-show-faces=\"true\" data-share=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular preventive car maintenance is probably the single most important thing you can do to keep your vehicle in mint condition and save on future <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/car-repair-in-dubai\">car repairs in Dubai<\/a>. However, there are instances where your car might need an out-of-turn run to the service center, even if you get regular servicing done. The following checks help you identify any niggles your car might have so that you can take care of them before they balloon into something troublesome!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here Are 6 Car Maintenance Checklist to Keep Your Car in Good Condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Power it right<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to the battery enclosure, and check if the connections are clean and corrosion-free. If your battery is more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">years old, consider replacing it to avoid unexpected breakdowns during the year!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>It\u2019s time to cool down<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coolants should be flushed and refilled at least once in every two years in most vehicles. You need to use a mix of coolant and distilled water, as using 100% coolant is not advisable. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/questions-you-need-to-ask-when-choosing-a-car-mechanic\/\">mechanic<\/a> will be able to help you create the perfect mix for your car.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Stop at a moment\u2019s notice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping the brakes in good condition is very important, as they form the first line of safety during emergencies. Look for screechy noises while you brake \u2013 this is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/signs-your-car-needs-new-brakes\/\">sign of brake pad wear<\/a>. Get them replaced if this is the case.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Let\u2019s roll right<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tire treads wear out over time \u2013 and if the tread depth is less than 2\/32<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of an inch, it\u2019s time to change the tire. Also, maintaining proper pressure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensures <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">longer tire life \u2013 Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-inspect-car-fluids-and-tire-pressure\/\">check the tire pressure<\/a> every time you fill your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fuel tank!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Stranger than friction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing the oil at recommended intervals goes a long way in keeping the engine smooth. Also, check the fuel, air and transmission filters when you\u2019re doing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/how-to-know-when-does-a-car-needs-oil-change\/\">oil check<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b><b>Wiping the right way<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing weather affects windshield wipers, making their rubber hard and brittle. Simple visual check is enough \u2013 and replacing wiper blades on time can help you get a clear vision during night-time driving in Dubai. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests seem like no-brainers, but we tend to miss the obvious often. Carry out these tests once every few months in addition to regular car servicing, and your vehicle will repay you with years, even decades, of loyal service!<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested to learn more, you can also check our related article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/the-comprehensive-car-maintenance-checklist\/\">car service checklist Dubai<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=''><div class=\"fb-like\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/6-checkpoints-to-keep-your-car-healthy-all-year\/\" data-colorscheme=\"light\" data-width=\"\" data-kid-directed-site=\"\" data-layout=\"standard\" data-action=\"like\" data-show-faces=\"true\" data-share=\"\" ><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regular preventive maintenance is probably the single most important thing you can do to keep your vehicle in mint condition and save on future repairs. However, there are instances where your car might need an out-of-turn run to the service center, even if you get regular servicing done. The following checks help you identify any niggles your car might have so that you can take care of them before they balloon into something troublesome!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[218,255],"tags":[217],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1851"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1851"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4955,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1851\/revisions\/4955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carcility.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}