Jul 09 2019

5 Easy Auto Repairs You Can And Should Do Yourself

Taking your car to a mechanic can be expensive and inconvenient. Sometimes it is just the labor that takes the money from you, not the car parts. You may be surprised how easy it is to do some of the things you are willing to pay your mechanic.  Here are some car repairs and maintenance tasks you can and should consider doing yourself.

•    Air Filters

Generally, a car has two filters. One is located under the hood and the other is in the cabin. If you notice that one of your air filters need to be changed, try doing it yourself. At first, it may seem like a complex task, but it is easy to do the auto repair you can do at your own with minimal tools and effort.

You can read the car owner’s manual and watch some videos online before you do it. They will show how to locate these filters and how you can replace them.

•    Tire Pressure

Tire pressure can change for a number of reasons including weather getting colder or warmer. However, many people go straight to a dealership since they do not know the real cause. It happens after the tire pressure monitor light comes on. But, it is an easy and inexpensive fix in most cases.

You can find pressure monitors on automotive stores for cheap. In addition, most vehicles have the recommended pressure listed on the inside frame of the driver’s side doors for reference. However, it can also be found in the manual. Both of these can help you with solving the issue.

•    Spark Plugs

It may seem like a dangerous task to do, but it is an easy task. The complexity of this task depends on the make and model of your car. You can use a wrench to loosen the old plugs until you can twist them out and then again tighten the new ones securely in place.

•    Windshield Wipers

There could be many reasons to change your windshield wipers including there are streaks on the windshield, rubber is separating from the arms, or rain is not being swept away as it should be.   The time has come to change your wiper blades. It is quite easy to do on most cars. However, you can watch some helpful videos for changing these blades.

•    Battery

Many car parts sit and the hood of the car. The car battery is one of the most easily accessible and also one of the easiest to change out.

Corrosion is a problem with a battery. It can is a common problem if the battery is not properly maintained. However, you can use sprays to help prevent this from happening. However, you need to use a toothbrush is you need to scrub away the corrosive material form the battery.




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