Checks before starting
By hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
May 27, 2012 12:13pm CST
Check the engine oil, transmission oil (if using an automatic transmission), water radiators, batteries, water wipers, tire pressure, etc. before running the car, good thing to do. Did you do that? Anything that you check it?
3 responses
I do check before everything that i'm going to start.Then i feel good that it has been perfectly perpard.Especially before a trip,i think that it is also an important step to achieve everything.Good topic,my friend.
@maezee (41985)
• United States
27 May 12
I don't think it's necessary to check these things every time you drive your car. Unless you notice something leaking, there is no way you would go through that much transmission fluid in between each car trip you take. (Unless all you drive is 3,000 miles at a time). I check my oil probably about once a week, and same with tire pressure. Usually when I check my oil (which is about once a week, like I said), I will also check coolant and windshield wiper fluid.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
28 May 12
Engine oil can be reduced due to vaporize, not only because of leaks (especially the engine oil with low SAE). If there are leaks in the radiator, hard to see the invisible. For that you need on a regular basis prior to engine start. At least twice a week.
Just sharing..
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
27 May 12
I check everything if I am going on a long trip but for short trips like to the grocery store or everyday driving, I only check the lights (only if I will be driving when it is dark outside) and make sure the mirrors are adjusted.
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