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Engine Checks Under The Bonnet

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Make sure the ignition is turned off before checking engine fluid levels. Beware that many of the engine components are still very hot when the engine has been running.

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Make sure the ignition is turned off before checking engine fluid levels. Beware that many of the engine components are still very hot when the engine has been running.

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If you need to add more oil remove the cap add the amount of oil to bring to the maximum level (see the car owners manual for advice as to how much oil to add.) Check the oil level with the dip stick‚ when the oil has had time to settle.Replce the oil cap afterwards.

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Check that the engine coolant is between the minimum and maximum marks if the level is below the minimum level top up when the engine is cold.Beware the contents are under Pressure‚so ease the top off at arms length to aleviate the pressure.

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Top the bottle up when necessary check once a week and before long journeys.Top up with fresh water and between (10% Summer  and up to 50% Screen wash for winter) to stop water freezing on your wind screen.

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Check that the brake fluid is between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. If at the minimum mark top up as recommended in your car owners manual or consult your garage service provider if your not sure.

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The battery powers the starter motor and all the other electrics in the car when the engine is not running. When the engine is running‚ the battery is not needed because the alternator of which works very much like a bicycle dynamo runs all of the electrics in the car. It also keeps the battery charged.
If fitted to a bicycle a dynamo will generate electricity to the bike lights when you peddle.
An alternator does the same thing but with engine power instead of pedal power. the only difference between a dynamo and an alternator is that an alternator alternates the current from AC to DC a dynamo does not.

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To demist the front window depress the top half of the left button on the climate control system.

To demist the rear window depress the bottom half of the left hand button on the climate control system. See the picture below.

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The minimum legal tread depth is 1.6mm.You would check this with a tread depth gauge.the tread must cover three quarters of the width of the tyre and go all the way round the tyre to be legal.

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Tyre Pressure.

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Check the tyre pressures once a week and before long journeys. A check round the tyres before you drive will give you a good idea if one tyre is low in pressure‚ as it will look flatter at the bottom than the rest. This would require a further check with a tyre pressure gauge.The correct inflation pressures can be found in the drivers door opening by the door lock.Failing this you will find the information you want in the car owners manual which you should keep in the glove box.Tyre pressure is measured in pounds per square inch or bars.

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Bluemotion Technology reduces fuel consumption by switching the engine off when the car is stood at traffic lights.This also reduces pollution and wear and tear on the engine .When the clutch is depressed‚ the engine starts up . By the time you have selected 1st gear the engine is ready to move off again.

 
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Are you ready for bad weather if it snows.Carry some warm clothes in the boot along with a shovel.Don't venture out in snow unless your journey is necessary.Check the weather report for your area before starting your journey.