Engine Oil
The engine is the heart of any vehicle and should be kept it in top working condition. Change engine oil and filter on regular basis. If the vehicle is used heavily on a daily basis, you should have an oil change every 3000 miles or six months, whichever is earlier.
Filter
The air filter should be checked and replaced when it gets very dirty, this will be more frequently if you live in a highly polluted area. The filter plays an important role in air flow, which affects the cars ability to run. If the filter is clogged with dirt, your vehicle will run less efficiently and burn more gas.
Tires
When your engine oil is changed at the auto service center, you should also get the tires checked by a mechanic. You should keep in mind that vehicle tires should be rotated every six months. This not only ensures your safety, but will also ensure their long life. The tire pressure should be normal, because low tire pressure not only increases fuel consumption, but also places unnecessary load on the vehicle engine.
Battery And Brakes
Vehicle batteries should be monitored on a regular basis for leakage and corrosion. If any wear or tear and leakage are detected, you should immediately replace the battery with a new one. Noisy brakes that are not working in a properly, be replaced immediately. This is very important for the safety of driver and other employees who use the vehicle.
Drive With Care
Avoid revving your vehicle engine during start up. This will wear down your engine, especially during winters, as well as waste fuel. Try not to drive at high speeds or accelerate quickly, especially when it is too cold or hot outside. This kind of behavior many result in more frequent vehicle repairs and unnecessary wear and tear.
Never Fill Up If You See A Tanker Filling The Tanks
If you see that a gasoline tanker is filling up the tanks at local gas station, you should come back or visit different station. Since turbulence in underground tanks occurs when they are being filled, various sediments are then intermixed with the fuel. This can clog fuel injectors and fuel filters in your vehicle, thereby causing poor performance and necessitating unnecessary repairs.
Choose A Good Insurer
Irrespective of how careful you are, disaster may strike at any moment. Good insurers not only cover damages, but indirectly provide protection for the business. In the event that your vehicle is totaled, replacement can be costly, and equal lost revenue. Proper coverage can assist you in getting back to work faster.
A business that relies on their vehicle cannot risk the loss of it. Whether due to extended time for repairs, or other circumstances, prevention is a priority. Taking time to preserve the quality of a business vehicle equals less money lost in the long run.
About the Author: Guest author Patricia White is a freelance blogger and is writing on behalf of carinsurance.org.uk.
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