Automotive Tips: Car Care Tips During Enhanced Community Quarantine

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Automotive Tips – Take care of your cars during the enhanced community quarantine to get you ready once you are back on the road.

Due to the EQC, lesser people go out of their houses using their cars. However, it is still important to do the needed maintenance for your vehicles even though you are not using them. Here are the car care tips from Nissan.

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Keep it fresh, keep it clean

Regularly wash your car in order to maintain its color quality by removing heavy stains on the paint. It is also important to clean the cabin leaving fresh and without foul odor. This will also prevent the pests from coming in.

Fuel up for maintenance

Fill your tank, half or full. This will prevent the moisture to build up that could cause rust and corrosion.

Pump up the pressure

In order to avoid the risk of cracking sidewalls and flat spots, it is better to inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Moving your car forward and backward can also lessen possibility of damaging your tires.

Keep things cozy

The place where you park your car is also important. Make sure your vehicle is in a safe covered area. If not, at least it should have a car over that would protect from scratch, dirt, and heat of the sun, as well from animal dropping and falling leaves.

Protect the battery

In order to protect the car battery, that will eventually discharge if not used at least every few weeks. Use wire or plastic brush to clean dust and first from your battery. You need to start your car every 3-4 days for 10-15 minutes. Depress the clutch pedal several times to prevent it from sticking. Run the air conditioning unit also.

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