That Puddle Under Your Vehicle

Written By: Lawrence U. Olson on September 25, 2009 No Comment

by Lawrence U. Olson

Do a walk around each and every time that you get into your automobile. Fluid on the ground can indicate safety issues as well as unnecessary repairs down the road. Its just routine vehicle maintenance simple as that.

More than one driver has had substantial safety issues as well as very expensive automotive repairs at their local auto dealer simply by ignoring obvious fluids loss under their vehicle , lying on the roadway. The “idiot ” lights on your dashboard may alert you as a driver , but only after the expensive damage has been done.

Check the fluid in your radiator. Its easy to do spot by the level of the fluid in the overflow tank under the hood. Its more than easily apparent. Never ever open the rad cap when the engine is hot or even on the warm side.

It never hurts to check and inspect your brake fluid on a regular basis. Its easy and simple to do . Or just have it done at regular vehicle inspection and maintenance updates at your automotive garage or dealer. One other expert auto mechanic tip is that when purchasing a used , pre-owned car or truck , is to have the brake fluid replaced. This automotive component is often disregarded and not though of , even after many many miles by most motorists and even some mechanics in the auto trades.

A leaky engine oil pan , may do drip , drip drip for ever and not do any damage all in all to your motor. Just watch the middle path of the roadway as you drive. You can spot the accumulated residue from millions of cars dripping oil into the mid point of any roadway or street. Motorcyclists have to cautious of these motor oil stains and their slickness when driving in rainstorms and when the roads are wet. Regardless , have your oil level checked accurately via the dipstick under your engine bonnet on a regular basis , such as when filling up with gasoline.

Make it a practice to have your oil level checked via the dipstick under your hood when you fill up with gas.

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