Check Car After Vacation

Vacation season is over , for those who had traveled long using the vehicle , it never hurts to check back to the vehicle . Especially if the car is daily use .

" The bottom line carefully feel the car's performance , especially when the car is already one accord . There is a little less , or sounds , surely we can feel it . If so , do a quick inspection , " said Eko , a mechanic in the number Serpong , South Tangerang .

Check the buffer car , began to tire , suspension , brakes , and other . Ban became an important part that needs to be checked . Many vehicles now use tubles tires , and prone to uneven road conditions . Check if there are bumps on the surface of the tire .

The suspension system which includes Shockbreaker and spring , also not to escape from the examination . Press the car body as hard , then see the reflection. If the swing over and over again , meaning it's time to replace the car Shockbreaker . The same also applies if the swing is higher than before the car body is pressed . In addition , if the sound is not as common , could be due to a spring that has been cracked so that the condition has to be replaced .

Also check the condition of the brakes and canvas . The simplest way is to use the hand brake . Associated with the hand brake rear brake car . If checked in this way , means it must be remembered height lever when pulled , so they can compare with their current positions .

When the position of the hand brake rose, increasing the brake mean thin . Or it could also be heard on the number of click sound when the parking brake is activated . If the car exceeds the standards prior to use for long trips , set back distances with drum brakes .

If you want to check directly , open the tire and check the thickness of the brake pads . If the thickness is less than 1 mm , immediately replace it with a new one .

In addition to these things , note also the condition of the hand brake lever , steering wheel , brake pedal , and clutch . The device does look mediocre , but after use for long trips , its position can be changed so that affect comfort when driving .

Last can do spooring and balancing vehicle in the garage . Symptoms that require spooring tires are when driving , the car floated . In addition , the steering wheel was not compact . Means the car needs a wheel alignment left and right . Similarly, balancing , symptoms of imbalance at the wheel when the car is used at high speeds , the steering was vibrating .