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4 Reasons To Not Overfill Your Tyres
The pressure on the tyres should be at the optimal pressure according to the instructions of the vehicle manual. But in most cases, tyre pressure should be in the range of 33-38 PSI. Overfilling your tyres is of course legal. In fact, Forceum tyres have a limit of more than 40 psi to 50 psi on some models. But is overfilling your tyre recommended? Not really.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Fuel Tank Somewhat Full
Sometimes, there are some drivers who often use cars with almost empty fuel tanks. This is indeed legal, especially for daily use, the contents of the tank that are less than half are indeed enough. But preferably, the fuel tank should always remain filled, especially in the tanks of older models made of iron. In addition, there are some negative impacts when the fuel tank is often empty.
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3 Signs That You May Have A Vacuum Leak
The car can 100% work by several principles, one of which is the vacuum that the engine produces. This vacuum is useful for drawing air into the engine for the combustion process, as well as for other needs such as brake boosters. This amount of vacuum is regulated by gas openings. This will keep the air-fuel ratio from the engine just right.
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Park In Gear To Reduce Hand Brake Wear
Every time you park your vehicle, you're more likely to use the handbrake. This is certainly the right step in most scenarios so that the vehicle does not move when parked. However, in some cases, for example, when you left your car for a long time, the handbrake can experience quite serious wear and tear. Sometimes, the handbrake can also get stuck and difficult to release.
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Lug Nut Rust Is A Big Deal
Although small, the role of a lug nut is huge. This little thing can also trigger a big problem if it is not treated properly. Moreover, lug nut is often forgotten. One of them is rust. As we know, the most common lug nut material is iron which is prone to rust. Moreover, when opening the lug nut, we may accidentally peel off the protective layer which makes it very easy to rust.
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You Should Check Your Oil In A Level Surface
Checking the oil on the engine is worth doing in a certain interval. Moreover, if the car is old, sometimes the engine may leak oil or burn oil. Of course, when checking the oil, it is done via a dipstick. With a dipstick, the amount of oil and the condition of the oil will be clearly visible.
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What Will Happen If You Use A Thinner Oil
The use of the right oil for the engine certainly has an important role. Each engine requires a different oil viscosity due to differences in the internal area of the engine and engine condition. Sometimes, you may accidentally use an oil that is less viscous than it should be, for example, 5W-30 instead of 10W-40. What will happen to the engine?
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4 Ways To Prevent Lug Nut Damage
Lug nut certainly plays an important role in the car. The lug nut will keep the wheels of the car from slipping off and staying tight on the car. If damaged, the effect can be large or minimal.
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Never Run Your Power Steering Dry
Power steering is available in different types of models depending on the car. In today's cars, most have implemented electric power steering models because they are more efficient and require less maintenance. However, there are still many hydraulic power steering systems, especially in older cars. This system itself is considered capable of providing good feedback to the driver.