10 simple checks that will make your car last a lifetime

Not everyone can afford to upgrade their car every few years. In fact many people would gladly keep their car for as long as possible provided that it suffers no big mechanical failures. Well, we’re here with 10 simple checks that can keep your car reliable for longer.

Jason Fenske from the renowned YouTube car channel Engineering Explained notes 10 simple checks that you can do at home to ensure your car’s reliability.

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THESE 10 SIMPLE CHECKS TO YOUR CAR WILL HELP IMPROVE ITS RELIABILITY

Fenske recommends focusing on these items: Tyres, brakes, shock absorbers, engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, windshield wiper fluid. Other items to maintain include engine air filter, cabin air filter, windshield wiper blades and lights.

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Engineering Explained says: “The best way to keep your car in great shape is to regularly check the vehicle and keep up with preventative maintenance. This video will outline simple checks you can make on your car.”

SOME CHECKS CAN BE DONE MORE FREQUENTLY

“The more frequent you check things like tire pressure and engine oil the better, but it’s good to check all of the items in the video at the very least twice a year. We’ll look at three main sections in this video. First we’ll discuss tires, brakes, and suspension. Next we’ll look under the hood and look at fluids and filters. Finally we’ll look at exterior checks such as lights and wipers. Catching any issues early can help you make sure your vehicle lasts as long as possible.”

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And finally, prior to checking oil dipstick level, make sure the car is on a level surface! (JK).

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