Regular car checks – at least once a week

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Regular checks – at least once a week

The frequency of these checks will depend on how often and how much you 

drive. The owner’s handbook will give advice for your car:

● Fuel: Try to avoid running on less than a quarter-tank. 

Check your fuel as soon as you switch on. Remember, if you are travelling far, it may be a long way to the next service station.

● Oil: Check the engine oil and top up as necessary with the correct type of oil for your vehicle. When you move your car from its regular parking spot, it is worth looking to see if there are telltale oil drips that could indicate a leak. If the oil pressure warning light comes on whilst driving, stop as soon as it is safe and check the problem out. If you run your engine without oil, it could seize up.

● Brake fluid: You should be able to identify the brake fluid reservoir in your engine compartment and check the level 

against the ‘minimum’ mark. When topping up the brake fluid level, be careful not to contaminate the reservoir with dust, dirt or water.

● Windscreen wash: Make sure that there is water in the washer bottle and 

that the windscreen washer jets are functioning. In winter it is worth mixing 

an additive with water in the wash bottle so that it doesn’t freeze.

● When the engine is cold, check the radiator coolant. If it needs topping up, 

use the correct mixture of water and coolant/antifreeze. It is best to make 

fluid checks on a level surface when the engine has been switched off and 

allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes.

● Electrics: Before driving, check that all the lights and indicators are working. Keep spare bulbs in the car. 

Although many car batteries are now sealed units, yours may be the type that needs checking. Check that the electrolyte fluid level in the battery covers the 

plates. If necessary, top this up with distilled water.

● Visually check your tyres, looking for any obvious cuts or bulges, and check for uneven tyre wear. Remove any stones from the tread. Use a reliable pressure gauge to check that your tyres are properly inflated. You could get a puncture at any time, so check the spare as well. Check the tyre tread depth against the wear markers on the tyre. You can also use a depth indicator to measure how worn your tyres. 

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