If you have a car and don't know how menage basics in maintenance. You should read this few tips.

Here is those basic tips:

- Every time keep up to date with your servicing, this keeps your engine in top shape.
- Wash your car once a week to keep corroding dirt off the paint, a little wax at least once a month also helps.
- If you want minor concerns get them checked out before they become big concerns.

Water

If your toy have lowly level of water than that can cause it to overheat so always check this especially before long journeys. You car have litlle tank at the top of the engine bay, most of times with a yellow filler cap. On the side of the tank should be two marks, between these is where we want our water level. If its a little low top it up. If its empty get it topped up right away. If your tank did require topping up check it for the next few days. It will mean you have a leak in the system somewhere if it still losing water.

You should open the water filler cap when the car is cooled as it can have a lot of pressure behind it and will also be very very hot.


Tyres

Buy a tyre pressure gauge. These tool is cheap and are very handy. That tool measure your pressure and will save you fuel money and tyre wear. Check your pressure once a week. Often your pressure guide is stamped in the door of the drivers side. If its not there then there is many sources online to get the right pressure. If it is needing to be pumped up often then this indicates a puncture and will need repairing or replacing.

Limit on the amount of grip your tyres should have is also a juristic. For each tyre that is illegal you get a fine and 3 points on your liscence so have them checked so that you know where you stand.

here is more helping tips on wheel condition are: any vibrations you feel at speed indicate that your wheels need balancing. If car pulls to one side then your wheel alignment may be out. Get this sorted out as this will wear your tyres down unevenly and quickly. It is also bad for suspension parts and can be dangerous.

Oil

Whole car maintenance is easiest on level ground. This is very important for fluids like oil to be the best readings. Once on level ground, switch the engine off and wait about 5 minutes to let the oil fall to the sump. Pull the dipstick out, wipe clean with a cloth and pop it back in.
Take it back out again after some seconds and you should be able to see where the oil scale is. A dipstick will have a minimum and maximum level. You want that your oil be up to the full mark. It doesn't matter if its a little less though.

After that lets check the condition of the oil. If its slightly brown that's fine. Dark brown show you that coming up to need a change. If its black its definitely time to get it changed. Unfortunately if its coffee colored, this spells trouble. Often it means a gasket is leaking water into the oil. So get it to a garage right away to have it checked out.

Than we have looked at the oil level and condition, you may need to top it up. Make sure you have the accurate oil for your car. Most motor factors will be able to advise what type of oil your car requires. To fill up simply remove the oil filler cap on top of the engine, these are often clearly marked. Top your oil a bit at a time giving it chance to get to the bottom of the sump, and then check with the dipstick. Repeat this until you are at the full mark. Once finished simply make sure you pop the filler cap back on and also make sure your dipstick is secure.

Remember get the small stuffs sorted before they become large problems.

You should always keep in mind this car maintenance tips. If you ignore any knocking sounds or loose parts, you will be in large bill at the garage when it all breaks . Is cheaper to repair everything before they get much worse and cost you a lot of money.