Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Taking Care of Your VW Car
Buying your new VW car cost you thousands of dollars – an investment that would certainly make you want to cut future repair and maintenance expenses for your new car as much as possible. Having the know-how in cutting repair and maintenance expenses will help you a lot in dealing with future severe car problems.
After buying the car, reading the manual is a must. Learning the details about its parts, how it runs and when to take it in for maintenance makes you an informed and aware owner and helps to reduce costly breakdowns. This knowledge will serve you well throughout your ownership.
You must also keep in mind that oil is the lifeblood of you car. So change it according to the Volkswagens recommended schedule. Some cars have an oil-life monitor. This notifies the driver when the oil needs to be changed. In addition, use the type of oil that the automaker suggests. This alone will increase your VW vehicle's life.
Always check the tires. It is very important to check and maintain proper air pressure in your VW cars tires. Under inflated tires are the main causes of tire malfunction or flats. This is because when a tire is under inflated; heat is built up internally. This eventually causes a blowout. Studies show that under inflated tires also decrease fuel economy by as much as 10 percent.
Take not that it is best to check tire pressure when the tires are cool. Quality tire-pressure gauge is highly recommended. Furthermore, always use the right tires for the season to avoid tire damages.
Modern vehicles, like those recently produced by VW, can have any number of warning lights for various onboard components like the antilock braking system. Sometimes, the behavior of a given warning light may indicate two entirely different issues. So it is important to understand each warning light's purpose, its various modes, and what to do if they illuminate.
Your vehicles vital fluid include the radiator coolant, engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and automatic transmission fluid. It is important to regularly check them; either by you or through a mechanic.
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot or the car is running. Check your oil when the car is off but the engine should still be warm. Check the transmission fluid with the engine running but the car in halt.
Inspect engine components. Belt and hose failures are one of the main causes of roadside breakdowns. Rubber components under the hood are exposed to extreme heat, so they tend to wear out faster than any other parts on your car. Inspect belts and hoses every six months and before long trips. However, replacing them before breakdown occurs is more cost saving.
Also, always check the transmission mount. The VW trans mount holds the transmission assembly to the body of the vehicle. It also works with the engine mount to control torque and reduce the vibration that is being transferred to the vehicles chassis. This is also the component that is responsible for maintaining the linkages in their correct positions.
Cleanliness is necessary for your car. Make sure windows are well polished, headlights and headlights are clean, the interior is not messy, and the exterior is still neat.
Dirty headlamps can reduce the amount of illumination provided. If you cannot see something on or alongside the road, then you cannot avoid it. In addition to this, an improperly aimed headlight greatly reduces its effectiveness and affects visibility for oncoming drivers. Keeping your car clean does not only give you and the passenger comfort, but also, and is most importantly, safety.
After buying the car, reading the manual is a must. Learning the details about its parts, how it runs and when to take it in for maintenance makes you an informed and aware owner and helps to reduce costly breakdowns. This knowledge will serve you well throughout your ownership.
You must also keep in mind that oil is the lifeblood of you car. So change it according to the Volkswagens recommended schedule. Some cars have an oil-life monitor. This notifies the driver when the oil needs to be changed. In addition, use the type of oil that the automaker suggests. This alone will increase your VW vehicle's life.
Always check the tires. It is very important to check and maintain proper air pressure in your VW cars tires. Under inflated tires are the main causes of tire malfunction or flats. This is because when a tire is under inflated; heat is built up internally. This eventually causes a blowout. Studies show that under inflated tires also decrease fuel economy by as much as 10 percent.
Take not that it is best to check tire pressure when the tires are cool. Quality tire-pressure gauge is highly recommended. Furthermore, always use the right tires for the season to avoid tire damages.
Modern vehicles, like those recently produced by VW, can have any number of warning lights for various onboard components like the antilock braking system. Sometimes, the behavior of a given warning light may indicate two entirely different issues. So it is important to understand each warning light's purpose, its various modes, and what to do if they illuminate.
Your vehicles vital fluid include the radiator coolant, engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and automatic transmission fluid. It is important to regularly check them; either by you or through a mechanic.
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot or the car is running. Check your oil when the car is off but the engine should still be warm. Check the transmission fluid with the engine running but the car in halt.
Inspect engine components. Belt and hose failures are one of the main causes of roadside breakdowns. Rubber components under the hood are exposed to extreme heat, so they tend to wear out faster than any other parts on your car. Inspect belts and hoses every six months and before long trips. However, replacing them before breakdown occurs is more cost saving.
Also, always check the transmission mount. The VW trans mount holds the transmission assembly to the body of the vehicle. It also works with the engine mount to control torque and reduce the vibration that is being transferred to the vehicles chassis. This is also the component that is responsible for maintaining the linkages in their correct positions.
Cleanliness is necessary for your car. Make sure windows are well polished, headlights and headlights are clean, the interior is not messy, and the exterior is still neat.
Dirty headlamps can reduce the amount of illumination provided. If you cannot see something on or alongside the road, then you cannot avoid it. In addition to this, an improperly aimed headlight greatly reduces its effectiveness and affects visibility for oncoming drivers. Keeping your car clean does not only give you and the passenger comfort, but also, and is most importantly, safety.
# posted by Medical Information : 12:55 AM
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