Over the last century, cars have evolved from a novelty to luxury to a necessity. Nowadays we cannot think about our lives without cars. For many of us, it is our main and sometimes the only form of transportation. Since these machines are used daily they are subject to the rigors of driving and exposure to outside weather conditions. This eventually results in wear and tear of the auto parts.
That is when you take your car to the local garage and have it repaired. Before you do take the car in you may want to do a quick search on the internet. Just write “auto part shop near me” this will show you all the auto parts shop that you have access to. This way you will be able to find the best places to buy auto parts for your car. Internet searches for local auto parts shops may even show online stores that deliver the auto part wherever you want.
So make sure you decide what you need and where you are getting it from. Anyway, your car requires regular maintenance. But how can you save yourself from making regular trips to the mechanic? Well, you can do it by doing some maintenance yourself. This way you can learn more about your car and make sure your car is running properly. The following passages are some DIY car maintenance tips that you can follow.
BatteryÂ
The battery is an important aspect of your car. If you see that your car is having trouble starting, then your battery may have some problems. Be sure to check the battery if this is the case. Sometimes the terminals are clogged off due to corrosion. In this case, you would need to clean it off to resolve the issue.
First, remove the cables and then take some corrosion removal fluid and start rubbing the ends of the cables and the terminal with a metal wire brush. Don’t worry if you don’t have corrosion removal fluid baking soda mixed with water works too.
After you get the grit off you should use cool water and rinse the battery. Then pat the battery down to dry it off. After that connect the cables. Your starting troubles should vanish after this.
Air Filter
One of the easiest replacement you can do in your car is air filter replacement. You can simply locate the filter under the hood in a plastic container. The container usually requires no tools to open up. It usually has clamps holding it in place. Just simply unhook the clamps and take the old air filter out. After that replace it with a new air filter and shut the box and attach the clamps properly before you close the hood. You can easily do this at home, just search on the internet “auto parts shop near me”. You will see all the local auto parts shop both online and brick and mortar. Order the air filter from there and just do the replacement at home. It will save you a lot of time and money on repairs.
Fuel Filter
While it is the most complex maintenance tip here it is fairly simple. Replacing the fuel filter may seem like a daunting task to the average car owner. However, that is not the case. You can say it is challenging but not hard. Also, it is an educational experience for any car owner. You can do this simple procedure with a screwdriver and/or an open-ended wrench.
Before doing anything you would need to locate the fuel pump fuse. Bring out the owner’s manual. You will find all the information there. First, start the car after you have located the fuel pump fuse. Then pull out the right fuse, if you did it correctly then the car would turn off. Refer back to the owner’s manual.
Remember the location of the fuel filter varies from car to car. You need to know where it is located before you start working. Fuel lines travel in and out of the fuel filter. So, you would have to unclamp the hoses and then remove the filter.
After that replace the old fuel filter with a new one. If your car is one of those newer models where the fuel filter is located within the fuel tank, then you should not attempt to change it and let an expert handle the replacement.
Maintenance Equals Performance
There you go 3 DIY maintenance tips you can do to prevent going to the mechanic regularly. Remember these should only be attempted if you are confident in your abilities. If you are not, then I would suggest you ask for help from a professional.
If you can do it yourself then all you need to do is locate an auto parts shop near you and have them deliver the product right at home so that you can start working.
