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15/07/2015
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We are used to hearing about accidents caused by recklessness, alcohol consumption and high speed. However, the lack of maintenance of the vehicle can be an aggravating factor. Meet 7 items from your car that deserve special attention, but often are forgotten.
Brake
It is essential to check the brake fluid level. If it is low, it is an important warning problem. Not complete at the fuel station (unless you are very low): take the car to the mechanic immediately.
In addition to the pads and discs, you need to check the rear brake, often overlooked and very important in emergencies where you need all system efficiency.
Tire
Everyone knows that bald or with bubble tire should be replaced. Who has been there knows what I mean: the bursting of a rear tire causing the driver a sense of powerlessness too big, especially if you are above 50 km / h - you have no idea where your car will stop. And there is the risk of hydroplaning, which occurs frequently with cars with worn tires.
Shock absorbers
These are very important in vehicle stability. The main problems relate to the lack of action or lock. In these cases, the suspension will be too soft or too hard, so every 10,000 km, it is important to check them, as the action, and fixing leaks.
Power steering box
The comfort of most cars prevents you know some risk situations. If the power steering box or any of its hoses are in a hydraulic oil leak, the wheel of his car may harden suddenly. Still, it will work. But if you are making a turn at high speed, there is the possibility of "visiting" the oncoming lane.
Serpentine belt
Also known as "poly V" belt, is responsible for the alternator drive, the air conditioning compressor and especially the power steering pump. If this belt break, the direction will be tough, as explained in the item above. Three years or 50,000 kilometers is suggesting most manuals for exchange.
Whistles or squeaks when it steers the power steering should be checked. Besides the belt, the problem may be in any of the mentioned items.
Direction terminals and pivots
They are as important as the steering box and, worse, do not usually give warning to the driver who will break. Every 10,000 km, it is necessary to align the suspension, so take the time to check them.
Wheel bolts
Also long forgotten, they account for unexpected situations. Lack of grip and fatigue, especially in vehicles with more than 10 years, are reasons to break off his wheel hub and make him lose direction.
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