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Every one who buys a new car intends to keep it that way. But cars, among other things, wear out owing to daily use, pollution, traffic and other factors. This is why maintenance of the car, especially its engine is very important.

To keep your car looking as good as new, you must wash it every weekend, and scrub it every day. But more than the exterior, it is what inside the car that matters most. Car engines are the most crucial part of the vehicle. The engine is as important as the heart is to our body. Therefore, it matters a lot how you treat your car and what you ‘feed’ it, for its proper functioning.

Car engine maintenance requires that the oil is changed every 3000-5000 miles. This will ensure your car gives you better mileage, even if it is 5 years old. Synthetic oil is known to be a good lubricator for the engine as it breaks down slowly. There are many oils that use synthetic technology such as Castrol, Mobil and others.

1. Get your car serviced regularly, from authorized service centres. Make sure you get your oil filter changed periodically, but don’t change the type of oil filter. Also keep a check on the oil levels. It should be bent towards ‘F’ or full. Do not overfill it. If the oil level remains low, it might be because of a potential oil leak in the car engine area. It should be reasonably damp but not too wet. Also check to see if your car is leaving a trail of oil. If it is, rush it to your service centre for repair.

Do a dipstick oil test regularly. Once you put the dipstick in the oil filter, notice the color. Well maintained car engines have a golden, honey-colored tone. If it is black, it is a sign of carbon deposits on the filter. It means your car consumes more oil than required and needs to be serviced.

Car engine maintenance requires you to listen to your car – literally. When you start your car, listen to the rev of the engine. It should not rattle or whistle. The level of noise indicates the level of depreciation of your car engine. The faster you catch an issue with your car, the faster you will be able to solve it.

As we already know to start a car engine: the car key should be inserted in the ignition part to start the engine. However, there are times when the engine would not start due to temporary negative feedback from the wiring systems or the car has not been used for quite some time. When this occurred, the best suggestion is to use the direct connection wiring from battery to starter body to start the engine. Normally if the battery is in full charged, single direct connection should be just enough to make the engine crank and start. In order to do that, important tools below are required to perform the task.

The followings are the tools that are required in performing the above task:
1. A meter and a half long color wire (i.e. black or red)
2. A battery clip.
3. A wire cutter.

To prevent your car wiring from being damaged completely after doing the task, you need to be very careful on the mentioned steps as below:

a) Cut the wire end
b) The battery is charged and the car key is at the ON sign
c) Connect the red wire using the battery clip to the (+) battery.
d) Touch the red wire end to the car starter connector several times in order to confirm the car to start.

Once you hear the engine start, stop touching the red wire end to the car starter to prevent the damage of the whole wiring system. Seek for assistance if you have any difficulties. Follow the mentioned steps to protect the wiring from being damaged completely.

The author is an automotive entrepreneur who had been in engineering industry for more than 15 years and has had extra experience practically in some engineering machine such as acetylene welding and electrical cutting machine.

Our life has become easy and smooth with the introduction of new technologies and systems. We are blessed with a number of useful and innovative devices and systems. From health, education, communication to traveling, each and every area of our life has undergone radical changes. We are leading a much comfortable and easy life, thanks to the technological advancement.

When it comes to travelling, there are a number of options. Travelling in own car is one of the best options. It allows you to travel more comfortably and conveniently. To enjoy this you need to have some qualities. First of all you need to know driving. To drive the vehicle on the road you need to have legal permit or licence. That is the first requisite. Apart from that, you need to have some basic ideas about automobile system. It is wise on your part to understand the basic problems while travelling or driving in your own car.

There are certain circumstances that may make you little puzzled or confused. There are some important things that you need to keep in mind while driving your car. The moment you see the temperature indicator on the overheating zone, you need to stop the vehicle in a safe place. It is very important to wait until the temperature of the engine reduces and the steam stops. You can raise the bonnet and ventilate the engine. Never ever try to open it if you find the steam is coming out of the engine.

Handling your vehicle is your own responsibility. You need to be very careful while dealing with this type of issues. If you find the steam coming out from the engine you need to be extra careful. The reverse tank cap may blow up due to the steam. The water and the steam can be very hot. You need to be cautious as it can even cause burns and injuries.

You should not remove the cap of the radiator if engine is hot. It is better on your part to wait until the temperature of the engine is reduced. You need to switch off the engine immediately if you find that the cooling fan is not working. These are some of the most important steps that you need to follow if you notice steam coming out from the engine.

Buying the vehicle is definitely a great idea as it can allow you to drive on your won. But you need to maintain it in the right way. Proper maintenance is very essential. You need to be careful of the oil level in the engine. You need to check some parts of the car engine on weekly or regular basis in order to ensure the condition of the vehicle.