Air slowly leaks out of every car tire. It is best to inflate your tires every 2 months. While you're at it, check the tread as well.
Properly inflated car tires wear out less quickly and provide better road handling. You drive safer and more economically.
Car tires: how to prevent unsafe situations
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Checking the oil level is quick and easy. Preferably do this every month.
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When reading the oil level, check that it is between the min and max marks. Too little oil? Then top it up through the oil filler cap.
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Here is how to refill:
The name says it all: 'coolant' cools the engine. An overheated engine can cause a lot of damage.
Checking the coolant is quick and easy. Preferably do this every month:
Is the coolant level below the minus line? Then you have too little, and you should top up the fluid through the screw cap on the reservoir.
"}},{"title":"Brake fluid","richBody":{"value":"Brake fluid ensures properly functioning brakes and must be replaced according to the maintenance schedule. This is usually every 2 years. It is a job for the garage. The old brake fluid must first be drained and your brake system bled.
Important: if there is too little brake fluid, a warning light will illuminate on your dashboard.
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Do you find any damage? Then use a touch-up paint pen to give rust no chance and prevent it from getting worse.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 5: Drive regularly and economically"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Standing still is going backwards, for your car too. Avoid 5-minute drives (not optimal for the engine); drive for at least half an hour at a time per week.
By driving more economically, your car's parts wear out less quickly.
Did you know, by the way, that you can save up to 10% on fuel consumption with an economical driving style? That's easy money.
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