{"id":19679,"date":"2016-07-04T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-04T07:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=19679"},"modified":"2017-04-14T14:16:32","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T10:16:32","slug":"quarterly-car-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/quarterly-car-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarterly Car Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>maintenance of car<\/strong> is very important for its proper functioning and long life. There is no specific time for car service and maintenance but you should keep inspecting the car at regular basis such as weekly, monthly and yearly. The car inspection requires checking it technically and physically as well. Good vehicle maintenance not only benefits in delivery of good performance but it also increase its <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/What-Is-My-Car-Worth.html\">market resale price<\/a> whenever you make your mind to sell it.<\/p>\n<p>Following is the list of maintenance checkup for the car after three months.<\/p>\n<h2>Fluid for Automatic Transmission<\/h2>\n<p>The automatic transmission remains smooth with the help of the fluid for automatic transmission. You must <strong>get it checked at the three months<\/strong> maintenance checkup so that the level and the lubrication of the fluid can be kept at an optimum level.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19705\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/automatic-transmission-fluid-change-e1467617329901.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic transmission fluid change\" width=\"600\" height=\"527\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Battery and Wires<\/h2>\n<p>The battery is the crucial part for any vehicle to start the engine and other <strong>perform other electric functions of the car<\/strong>. Usually, the batteries last long with the proper maintenance but they need to be checked after every <strong>6,000 kilometers distance covered<\/strong> by the car.\u00a0 All the wiring attached to the battery and the level of water must be checked thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"673\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19701\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Battery-wires-e1467615663334.jpg\" alt=\"Battery and wires check\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Engine Belts<\/h2>\n<p>The engine belts which are also known as <strong>timing belt<\/strong> helps the engine to run effectively. <em>If engine belt breaks during driving, it can cause serious damage to the engine<\/em>. Thus, add it to your maintenance checklist for three months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"774\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19699\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Engine-belt-e1467615634561.jpg\" alt=\"Engine belt\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/uae\/weekly-car-maintenance-guide\/\">Weekly Car Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Lights of dashboard Indicator<\/h2>\n<p>Lights of the dashboard indicators help the driver to clearly see the speed and other <strong>warning signs of various functions<\/strong> of a car such as <em>low fuel notification, cruise control, and child safety lock etc<\/em>. They must be checked for their proper indications and functioning. Read the car information manual for details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/dashboard-lights-check-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard Lights working\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/dashboard-lights-check-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/dashboard-lights-check-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/dashboard-lights-check-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Air Filter of the Engine<\/h2>\n<p>Air filter has the significant role in <strong>protecting the engine from dust and crude particles<\/strong> which can affect engine working. It can last for one year but needs to be checked after three months so it stays in best shape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19695\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Engine-Air-filter-e1467615534503.jpg\" alt=\"Check Engine Air filter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Exhaust System<\/h2>\n<p>The combustion taking place in the <strong>car engine release hot gasses<\/strong> via the exhaust system. It has tailpipes attached to the muffler of a car. <em>If there is some leak in the exhaust system, the harmful gases may come inside the car<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19693\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Exhaust-system-e1467615356854.jpg\" alt=\"Exhaust system of the car\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hoses<\/h2>\n<p>There are many hoses beneath the car which are just like pipes and they are there for the <strong>supply of coolant<\/strong> etc. They need to be <strong>checked for softness, swelling and cracks<\/strong> etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/car-hoses.jpg\" alt=\"check Engine and car hoses\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/car-hoses.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/car-hoses-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>All Lights<\/h2>\n<p>There are various lights in a car such as <em>headlights, taillights, mirror- mounted turn signal, fog lamps, and daytime running lights<\/em>. Each of them has its own importance and function. All lights need to be inspected for right functioning.\u00a0Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/car-information.html\">car information<\/a> manual for details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19689\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/check-car-lights.jpg\" alt=\"car lights\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/check-car-lights.jpg 500w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/check-car-lights-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Fluid for Power Steering<\/h2>\n<p>Power steering fluid allows you to <strong>smoothly turn wheels of the car<\/strong>. Mark it in the list to check fluid level during car service check for three months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19687\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/power-steering-fluid-e1467615195799.jpg\" alt=\"Power Steering fluid level must be checked\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Tyre Pressure and Tread Condition<\/h2>\n<p>The tyres of a car should be in good condition for a safe journey. <strong>Tyre pressure and tread condition<\/strong> against cracks and bulges must be inspected before long travels and after 3-4 days while driving at general routes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19685\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/tyre-pressure-check-e1467615104870.jpg\" alt=\"Check tyre pressure after 3 months\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try the <strong>Dirham test<\/strong> to check the tyre tread. Place the coin between tyre tread and ribs. If the top of the image on the coin cannot be seen then it&#8217;s time to change the tyre.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"607\" height=\"418\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19673\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/penny-test-tyre-tread.jpg\" alt=\"Check the tyre tread by penny test\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/penny-test-tyre-tread.jpg 607w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/penny-test-tyre-tread-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/uae\/driving-safety-quick-ways-knowing-replace-car-tyres\/\">Driving Safety: Quick ways for knowing When to Replace Car Tyres<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Washing Fluid of the Windshield<\/h2>\n<p>The windshield of the car requires washing fluid to <strong>clean the dirty windscreen<\/strong>. It should be checked on regular basis and especially after <strong>three months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid.jpg\" alt=\"Check widscreen washing fluid\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/windscreen-washer-fluid-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The maintenance cost of an old car can prove to be very expensive as ageing of a car makes most of its vital parts and accessories vulnerable to wear and tear. If you feel, you are not able to manage your monthly budget due to high costs of repair and maintenance of your car then it\u2019s high time to sell it and buy a new one.<\/p>\n<p>SellAnyCar.com\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/site\/evaluate\">buys any car in any condition<\/a>\u00a0in just 30 minutes time even if the car is a non-runner. Bring your damaged \/ wrecked \/ non-runner car to us and we promise to buy it at a fair price.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 6251px; left: 133px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The maintenance of car is very important for its proper functioning and long life. 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