| A lot of women live at a busy pace these days. Many work on a full time basis. They take their kids to day care centres and after-school activities. And a great number of women have the additional responsibility of being the household "auto care manager." While automobile care, commonly, has been considered "men's work", studies conducted by the Auto Care Council displays that women represent 60% of automotive service customers in North America, and women spend more than $300 billion yearly on automobile maintenance, repairs and used autos.
To help keep women "on the go," ladies are strictly recommended to visit their local car service during April Auto Care Month to make sure that their auto is secure to drive. Mechanics will indicate items to be serviced that can help a vehicle run better, last longer, preserve its value and render optimum safety and security.
Below are safety and maintenance recommendations that help an auto run at its best heading into spring and summer.
Tyre Tips
Blowouts: If your tyre sustains a blowout on the go, do not brake sharply. Doing so can make the car move violently in the direction of the blowout. Instead, slowly put on the brakes to get control back and slowly head the car to a safe area away from the road.
Air pressure: To avoid under-inflation, it is advised to have your tyres' air pressure checked, at least, once a month and before every long journey. Tyres must be checked when they are cold - that is, before they have been run no more than one mile (1.6 km). Under-inflation normally triggers tyre blowouts.
Tyres lose air through a process called permeation. Changes in outside temperature can impact on the rate at which a tyre blows out. Ordinarily, a tyre loses 1-2 pounds of pressure a month, and even more when the weather is warm.
Never reduce air pressure in hot tyres. It is normal for pressures to build up as a result of driving.
As the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) stated, every time the outdoor temperature reduces by 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the air pressure in your tyres goes down from one to two pounds per square inch.
By following the tips above you will be safe on the road. |
