Car Maintenance Tips No.1

Checking Engine coolant (antifreeze) :

Step 1: Make sure your engine is off and cool

Step 2: Locate the engine coolant reservoir cap

Step 3: Slowly remove the cap – loosen it first and step back while the pressure releases, then remove it completely

Step 4: If the fluid level in the coolant recovery reservoir is below the cold fill range marked on the side, add a 50/50 mixture of Motorcraft® engine coolant and distilled water – do not add it directly to the radiator (Note: In an emergency, you can add straight water as long as you have it flushed and replace it with the proper mixture as soon as possible)

Step 5: Replace the cap and tighten it fully.

Step 6: Fluid loss can cause major damage to the engine, so visit your local Ford or Lincoln Dealership as soon as possible for an engine check

Windshield wipers :

During harsh weather conditions, you’ll find this particular car part extremely important. Keep the weather, sleet and snow away with your well-maintained windshield wipers.

When you find that residual rain, acid or whatnot, has created stains on your windshield, wash them off and wipe them clean with your vehicle’s handy wipers. Sometimes these stains can be a bit harder to remove, so you might need to pull over and give your ride a well-deserved wipe-down.

Worst case scenario: a pigeon or some other animal has decided to relieve itself on your vehicle’s windshield. Normally, you would have the time to head to the nearest car wash, but this particular instance requires you to drive with these obstructive materials stuck to your vehicle. Wipe them down quickly and let your windshield wiper and its fluid do the rest.

windshield wiper fluid :

Step 1: Check your owner’s manual to find the precise location of your windshield fluid reservoir.

Step 2: Find the right fluid mixture that you’re supposed to use for your vehicle’s windshield fluid reservoir.

Step 3: Prop up your hood and check out your windshield fluid reservoir. Outside the tank, you’re going to find markings that indicate the amount of fluid left in the reservoir.

Step 4: If you find that the tank is more than half-full then close the hood. If not, proceed to step 5.

Step 5: Remove the cap. The cap is usually situated on top of the tank.

Step 6: Add the right washer fluid mixture into the tank until the correct level indicated on the markings or your owner’s manual.

Step 7: Pop the cap back on and close your vehicle’s hood.