| Today many ladies live at a hectic pace. Many work full time. They take their children to day care centres and afterschool activities. And a lot of women have the additional responsibility of being the household "automobile care manager." While car care, normally, has been considered "men's work", studies carried out by the Car Care Council demonstrates that ladies represent 60 percent of automotive service clients in North America, and women spend more than $300 billion every year on car maintenance, repairs and used automobiles.
To help keep ladies "on the go," ladies are strictly recommended to visit their local automobile service during April Car Care Month to make certain that their automobile complies with the safety requirements. Maintenance inspectors will point out items requiring service that can help an automobile run better, last longer, maintain its value and render optimum safety and security.
Beneath are safety and maintenance tips that will help a vehicle run at its best before spring and summer.
Tire Recommendations
Blowouts: If your tire blows out while you are driving, do not brake hard. Doing so can make the motor vehicle move sharply in the direction of the blowout. Instead, slowly apply the brakes to regain control and slowly direct the auto to a secure place away from the road.
Air pressure: To avoid under-inflation, it is advised to have your tires' air pressure checked, leastwise, once a month and before every long travel. Tires must be checked when they are cold - that is, when they have run no more than one mile (1.6 km). Under-inflation is the main cause of tire blowouts.
Tires lose air through a process known as permeation. Changes in outside temperature can badly impact on the rate at which a tire blows out. Typically, a tire loses one pound to two pounds of pressure a month, and even more when the weather is hot.
Never decrease air pressure when tires are hot. It is normal for pressures to build up as a result of driving.
As the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) stated, every time the outdoor temperature drops by 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the air pressure in your tires decreases from one to two pounds per square inch.
By observing the recommendations above you will be safe on the road. |
