Car Engine and Other Systems: Tips To Keep Your Car Longer Life 5/6

51. Check engine oil at every other fill-up

For an accurate reading, follow this procedure:

Run or drive your car for about 15 minutes to warm the oil; then park the car in a level place.Turn off the engine and wait 15 minutes to allow the oil in the engine to drain back to the oil pan.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel or rag. Reinsert the dipstick, being sure to push it in all the way, then pull it out again to check the oil level. It should be somewhere between the hash marks on the dipstick.

Add the type and amount of oil as specified in your owner’s manual, if necessary.

52. Change oil frequently

Your dad knew that frequent oil changes were key to keeping his Buick on the road another year. And while owner’s manuals for today’s cars recommend increasing long intervals between oil changes, the fact remains — frequent changes flush abrasive dirt and metal particles out of the engine, prolonging its life. Most owner’s manuals recommend a more frequent interval for “severe conditions.” To maximize the life of your engine, follow the severe intervals recommendations, especially if drive regularly in stop-and-go traffic.

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AC, Car Battery and More: Tips To Keep Your Car Longer Life 6/6

65. Run your AC in winter

To keep your car’s air-conditioning system fit for the next warm season, run it a few times throughout the winter. This will prevent moving parts in the compressor from seizing. Also, circulating the refrigerant will help keep the seals soft and pliant.

66. Maintain your car’s battery

Maybe the manufacturer says your battery is maintenancefree, but don’t you believe it! Check your battery regularly to extend its life and avoid the hassle of being stranded with a dead battery.

Begin with the simple: keeping your battery clean. A dirty case can actually cause current to drain.Wipe with a damp rag. Use a mild detergent if necessary.

Next, clean the battery posts or terminals. Loosen and remove the negative cable (black or minus sign) first, then the red positive cable. Use a brass wire battery brush dipped in a paste made from a few tablespoons of baking soda and a little water.

Inspect the battery case for damage, such as cracks or bulges — signs that a battery needs to be replaced.

Reinstall the cables, positive first, and coat the terminals and clamps with a thin coating of grease to prevent new corrosion.

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How To Identify Spark Plug

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How to Remove an Audi A4 Stereo

While the Audi A4 comes with a high-quality factory stereo system, you may wish to add your own stereo or a DVD receiver. To install your stereo, you must remove the stock stereo. This can be done easily and requires only one inexpensive tool. In minutes, you can have your stereo disconnected and be ready to wire your aftermarket receiver.

• Step 1

Purchase audio removal keys at car audio dealers or from various Internet dealers. The set will include four keys.

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Change HeadLight for Audi A4

Here you will see the left headlight we are going to take out, but the same procedure can be applied also to the right one (click will open a bigger photo in a new window).

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