In this day and age, women can practically do anything. Gone are the days when women depend on their
spouses and partners to do things for them. Women take charge! If there are things that they don’t know, they find out for themselves how.
Part of this women empowerment is the access to information that would make them self- sufficient in some
ways. Working women who drive to their work should know Basic Car Care and maintenance that they can use in the event that the situation would call for it.
There are some car care and minor maintenance procedures that any women can handle. Knowing these things will enable them to shift from “panic mode” to “I can handle this” mode.
Here are some easy car care/maintenance tips for women:
1.The following items can be replaced without the expertise of a mechanic. Go over the vehicle’s manual to identify location of the following:
Air Filter – Clean air filters are very critical for the health of the engine. Air filters are like lungs of the car. It has to be ensured that they are clean so that the car engine can breathe properly and work efficiently. Together with the air filter, checking of the vehicle’s Cabin filter is necessary to ensure that the quality of air circulation inside the cabin is maintained as well as the optimum performance of
the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system.
Wiper Blades – When wipers start to leave streaks or haze on the windshield, it’s time to get new ones. Wiper blades are recommended to be replaced every six months to ensure optimum performance. It provides a good safety net especially during rainy and snowy seasons. Wiper blades are just a click to install. Easy to learn easy to perform.
Fluids – some fluids in the vehicle are easy to refill like washer fluid, antifreeze. Check with the vehicle’s manual the required fluids before refilling.
Tires – making it a habit to go around the vehicle and checking the tires regularly is something women can readily do. Checking of recommended PSI or pressure per square inch before heading out on the road will save so much trouble.
2. Diligently follow scheduled maintenance check up to ensure that all the systems are in optimum performance. The vehicle manual will provide the scheduled services depending on the mileage of the
vehicle. It is better to be safe than sorry and pay for the maintenance now instead of having to deal with huge bills of damage when something goes wrong because of neglect.
3. Pay attention to the dashboard of the vehicle. It is the command center of the vehicle. Indicators are located on the dashboard to communicate with the driver. Familiarization of the different indicator icons will keep one on top of the information being relayed by the dashboard.Knowing the above basic car care does not only save money but empowers one.
Go ladies who say you can’t do it!