Is it time to top up your car’s fluids?
A car with style
Car owners often add accessories to their cars in order to reflect their personalities. It’s more difficult to make your “baby” distinc- tive during the winter, but when summer rolls around, it’s a whole other story. If you’d love to transform your vehicle for the summer months, a number of options are open to you, ranging from simple and inex- pensive to ornate and costly. First of all, if you want to change the colour of your car, you can opt for the application of a thermoformed film. This type of film is applied using heat and it conforms perfectly to the shape of the vehicle. You’ll feel as if you own a brand new car for a fraction of the price a paint job would have cost you. If this isn’t an option you can afford, you could always replace your car’s wheel rims.
Often enough, a good choice here can com- pletely transform the look of your car and add to its value. In a similar vein, but at lower cost, you can also change the look of your headlights and other lights on your car by installing LEDs. Replacing the seat covers can transform the inside of your car if the original ones are worn or faded. And the addition of an air diffuser, which dispenses an aroma to match your personality, will make you smile every time you get in your car. If you usually have passengers sitting in the back, why not decorate that seat with a cover or cushions to match the colour of your car? The important thing here is to go with your instincts and not be afraid to innovate. Just avoid stuff that could distract you or obstruct your view.
ing the engine oil. When you had your oil changed last fall, it’s possible that your garage mechanic used oil designed for cold temperatures. This type of oil is not suitable for hot weather and should be replaced by a lubricant whose properties protect your engine when temperatures soar to record heights. An oil change is also a good opportunity to check other fluids, such as those in the brake system and transmission. These fluids usu- ally last longer, but you don’t want levels to get too low. Checking the coolant is also a good idea, as it prevents your engine from overheating in hot weather; that’s something you really don’t want to happen. If you’re taking your car in to the garage for all these checks, ask your mechanic if your vehicle needs a lube job. The prop- er functioning of many of your vehicle’s parts depends on this. Often enough people neglect to check and the consequences can sometimes be dramatic for your wallet as well as for the longevity of your car. Lastly, although not quite so important, don’t forget to fill your windshield washer reser- voir, which you probably emptied during that last spring storm. By the way, never replace this fluid with water in order to save a few dollars; you could have a real problem if you forget about it when temperatures start dropping again. And plain water just won’t be able to deal with all those bugs on your windshield this summer.
For fluid driving, your vehicle needs fluids!
Spend a lot of time in your car? Why not give it a personal touch?
The mechanical components of your vehicle need fluids and lubricants in order to work well. The rigours of winter driving are hard on these liquids, so replacing them is defi- nitely not a luxury when spring rolls around.
The first thing to think about is chang-
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