#Spring maintenance #Re-maintenance of your car, share your experience
LisaEveline 
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Regular maintenance of the vehicle is a relatively important link in the process of using the car. Excessive maintenance is never advocated, but only driving or not maintaining the car will definitely destroy the car. The working conditions of each car are different, and the use environment is also different. as long as you have a good idea and maintenance in place, the car will not drop the chain to itself. Most vehicles carry out basic maintenance in the spring and autumn, so there is no problem with changing the engine filter. With the increase of vehicle age and mileage, brake oil, brake pads, batteries, gasoline filter elements, air filter elements and air conditioning filter elements need to be replaced regularly. In addition, the gearbox oil, antifreeze and timing system depend on the situation. The gear oil has to be changed even if it is more than 60,000 kilometers. The freezing point of the antifreeze meets the lowest temperature in winter in this area, and it does not need to be changed for a longer period of time. If the engine is a timing belt system, about 60,000 kilometers need to be checked or replaced, along with tension pulleys and idlers. If the tire shows signs of aging and cracking or eating the tire seriously, it is necessary to change the tire and make a good dynamic balance. There are vehicles driving normally, do not do four-wheel positioning to adjust the front bundle, otherwise the situation may get worse and worse. It is also necessary to clean the throttle and injector regularly because of the poor environment or the poor quality of oil products. Feel that the car repairman is hoodwinking, and he is not sure, it is relatively safe to carry out vehicle maintenance on OK in accordance with the time and mileage specified in the maintenance manual.
Twice a year of basic maintenance is essential, the beginning of spring, the weather is gradually getting warmer, the car after a severe test in winter performance is quite good. From the last maintenance to now just more than 5000 kilometers, once again to the 4S store refueling car maintenance. There is little snow this winter, just encountered rain and snow a few days ago, the car body is relatively dirty, to the 4S store maintenance can give a free car wash. In addition, in this maintenance process, although my family’s car is only basic maintenance, but the maintenance technician is still very serious to carry out the whole car inspection and cleaning, all aspects, must be liked! Egg shop, car washers are very fooled, the car is not scrubbed, or even the floor mats are not cleaned, I put forward a request to flush the floor mats was directly rejected, hum, bad comments.
The Hubao Expressway is wide and flat, the power of the car is not tight, and the high-speed cruise performance is not bad. Although the car is only a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, but the matching 6AT gearbox is active, the power output is smooth and continuous, and my wife says it is very good. Last year, a brand new Goodyear tire was replaced, and the noise inside the car was improved to a certain extent, and the car was obviously quieter during high-speed cruising.
When cruising at the speed of the 100KM/H, the speed is only a little more than the 2000rpm, which can ensure more economical fuel consumption. 5.4L/100KM is not the lowest fuel consumption on the highway. Last fall, my daughter ran a good result of 4.5L/100KM fuel consumption. She went back and forth for more than 380km, spending only RMB on gas. What a surprise!
My wife drives very heavily, with a speed limit of 120KM/H, only to the speed of 100KM/H. The standard 9: 15 grip position, steady! Do not exceed the speed limit, do not change lanes at will, this sense of safety, riding in the car you drive is very secure.
I called to make an appointment before I went to maintain my car. After all, there were few people on Monday. I couldn’t afford to go to the after-sales queue on weekends. The after-sales workshop of this 4S store is a bit crowded, except for Chevrolet and Buick vehicles in and out, using all available space is quite a test of driving skills.
Confirm the maintenance project and sign, wife’s own car, of course, she comes in person.
The 6 lifting stations in the maintenance workshop are considered normal. After all, there is no need to wait in line if you come early. At my request, the after-sales workshop agreed to set foot and shoot. Under normal circumstances, customers are not allowed to come in. Hot drinks and TV are provided in the rest area. After all, a stroll here will hinder other people’s work.
The person who maintained my car for my family was a young technician who did not work very seriously. I also briefly introduced the use of the vehicle and the problems encountered. I estimated that people would be bored with too much nonsense.
In the after-sales workshop, I saw an accident car. I asked the after-sales technician to know that the rear-end of the car was not built in time in the rainy and snowy weather two days ago, and the debris on the ground looked very tragic. I also wonder why the car has to drive so fast and can’t stop in this weather, so no matter what active and passive safety configuration the vehicle has, safety awareness and good driving habits are king.
While the maintenance technician lifted the car, I also took a look at the chassis of my car. Torsion beam rear suspension is actually a very unpopular suspension structure, which represents cheap, stiff rebound and poor comfort. Not to mention the pros and cons of training, structurally speaking, it is not as good as multi-connecting rods, single-layer steel stamping parts look thin.
Drum brake after the vehicle is the most criticized place, this is what era, drum brake brake effect and brake distance is obviously not as good as disc brake. Ah, the car price is affordable, there is no problem with using brakes in daily driving, but after wading on the road, you will worry that there is water in the brake drum, and you always need to step on a few more brakes to make people feel at ease.
Most of the steel plate surface of the chassis does not provide anti-rust sound insulation coating, fortunately we here are relatively dry all the four seasons, the chassis surface has no signs of rust, and is still quite clean.
The front suspension is the most common McPherson structure, and the lower control arm is made of single-layer steel stamping parts, which is slightly inferior in strength. I took a look, the drive half-shaft bellows rubber sleeve, front shock absorber, steering rod bushing and other places do not see signs of oil leakage. It is one thing for a maintenance technician to check, but it is another to judge and confirm it carefully.
If there is a slight oil leakage in the shock absorber tube, it is not necessary to replace it immediately, and then observe for a period of time. If the oil leakage is more serious, it is more reliable to replace it. There is only one oil leak in the shock absorber, so it is safe to replace a pair.
The plastic guard plate installed in the later stage of my car purchase has low strength and anti-impact performance deviation, but it is light in weight and not easy to produce abnormal noise. The oil change port can be disassembled and assembled, which I think is quite good.
The paint under the front bumper has been scratched, and the black scratch-proof tape buckle has been tripped, so there is no other way to change it, which will not affect driving. All three of us refused to admit that each of us was tougher than the other. Well, I’m sure I didn’t do it.
After using 5000 kilometers of oil, the color is normal, but the hydration is serious, and what is left is less like oil and more like water. This kind of oil has insufficient lubricity and viscosity, so it is necessary to change the oil regularly, otherwise it will accelerate the wear of the engine.
The traditional change of oil is to use gravity to control the old oil as clean as possible, but it is impossible to control it completely, it can only be controlled for a longer period of time. The maintenance technician is not idle, using this time to check the tire tread and tire pressure, which reminds me of an article I learned in school: the method of co-ordination.
Low temperature in winter will always cause insufficient tire pressure, so the tire pressure will be rushed to 2.7Bar, now the weather is getting warmer, you need to deflate the tire. The tire pressure of your car’s four tires is all 2.7Bar.
In fact, measuring instruments really need to be checked regularly every year. I don’t know if the brothers have ever encountered the situation that the values measured by different tire pressure gauges are not the same in the same car. So I can only believe that the tire pressure gauge in the 4S store is true and accurate, and all four tires are kept at the pressure of 2.5Bar.
The technician did check the tread, but I turned the wheel to check it myself, and I didn’t distrust others, mainly for fear that I would be in trouble in case of omission, because the car did not have a spare tire, and once the tire was punctured and leaked, I could only stare.
The price of this oil provided by 4S store is more friendly to the people, and it is suitable for self-priming engine. Less than 200 yuan of engine oil printed with fully synthetic engine oil is still open to question. I think this should be an ordinary mineral oil. The oil grade of SN is not low, and the viscosity range of 5W-30 is enough to be used in four seasons, so change it!
Comparing the new filter element with the old filter element, after more than 5,000 kilometers of driving, the old filter element must be full of impurities and must be replaced in time.
Lax sealing of the oil bottom screw will also lead to oil leakage to ensure that the apron is not aging, the thread is not tripping, and the screw is fastened in place.
Huang Liang’s transparent new engine oil seems to lift gas, and the key to vehicle maintenance is reasonable maintenance. If the owner is considerate enough, the vehicle will be strong enough. Love car is equipped with 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, oil consumption is a little more than 3L, the rest of the oil to take home, in case of insufficient oil can be added as appropriate for a rainy day.
The position of the oil filter element is on the upper side of the engine compartment, so it is necessary to lift the vehicle when disassembling and releasing the oil, and the fastening filter element can be operated directly on the engine cabin.
The technician also showed whether the color of brake oil and antifreeze is normal and whether the liquid level is sufficient. If the liquid level is below the lower limit, it will be added free of charge after sale. The weather has turned warm, so there is no need to check the freezing point of the antifreeze; in addition, the brake system is related to driving safety, carelessness, including brake oil, brake pads, brake pumps and so on.
The air filter element is relatively clean and does not need to be replaced, so the young master blows it clean with high-pressure air and can continue to use it.
Well, the filter element of the air conditioner can be dirty enough. I said how to turn on the warm air to feel the dust blowing out. The little master said that whether this filter element can be changed or not, it can still be used when it is clean. OK, give it a blow.
The door hinge was also lubricated with grease. I didn’t say anything in my mouth, but I was really grateful and meticulous.
Why is that a little heartbreaking?! The technician not only tightened all the screws of the four tires, but also blew the engine cabin clean with high-pressure air. Alas, I have been to a lot of 4S stores of different brands, and there are also intimate ones like Chevrolet, but they are relatively few.
The technician called a colleague to check the front and rear lights of the vehicle, and also checked the instrument in the car, the lift of the window, the use of air conditioning, the skylight switch and so on. I must give you a like and praise one!
The heart is not big, but full of vitality, the wife and daughter depend on you!
All the maintenance links are over, and it takes 45 minutes, and the whole process makes me very satisfied. In the process of vehicle maintenance, we can also see my status at home. My wife is drinking hot tea and playing with my mobile phone in the rest area. I move around in the workshop. In the end, I still pay the fee. Well, I admit that I am a good husband.
It may be that the brother in the car wash is bored with the repetitive work every day, the communication is also quite cold, and the car wash is also sloppy, just a simple flushing outside the car. I didn’t say anything. Go to the car wash in the car wash of the card in a couple of days, and by the way, wax your car.
Spring maintenance is over, the car at home is in very good condition, every time the maintenance is cheap and affordable, in addition, the car is also very fuel-efficient, deeply loved by his wife and daughter. Love car maintenance is considerate, but also hope to accompany with our family more harmonious, happy to travel every day!
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