Well my dad has bought a petrol car(Swift) 5 months back ,he dosnt know any thing about automobiles and he stratgy is Break down maintanence ,the first service was done after 100 km but i was adviced its better to change the engine oil after 1000 but we have done 1500 km still oil is not changed after the first 100km ,ist dangerous for the engine in case if i need to change the oil can u please give me suggestion and how to maintaing a car which is not being used .
2007-02-05 17:23:34 · 11 answers · asked by a_guy_from_banglore 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Please suggest for indian conditions i live by the costal area where i can find the paint on the bonet coner with bubbels and a rat has gone and stay inside the Air condtion vent i geuss because when the AC is on we get a bad smell and rattling noice.
2007-02-05 18:37:58 · update #1
You are correct. The first service should be around 1000km - 1500km. After that, you can follow the manufacturers recommendations, or about every 5000km. The first one is critical, as the engine is still bedding in, and the oil gets dirty faster - usually with some metal filings as the parts wear themselves in.
Keep the gas tank topped off if the car is not being used much - this will prevent moisture from condensing on the inside of the tank and rusting the tank and petrol lines. Also, a full tank is safer - liquid gasoline doesn't burn - only the vapour. More petrol in the tank means less room for vapour. And keep the tyres pumped up, or they may become permanently out-of-round.
Good luck!
2007-02-05 17:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this car gas not had it's first oil change, do it @ 3,000 k. using the best oil filter you can find. If you are in England consider this. If you experience wide outdoor temperature swings throughout the seasons try 100% synthetic engine oil for your car. It costs $23.00 dollars per. gallon here. I don't have any idea what it costs there but here are some attributes for using it. It flows more freely at low temperatures, higher detergent qualities, ADSORBS engine heat faster, synthetic "slippery" oil causes less friction and better fuel economy. Which ever oil you choose be sure it's the correct viscosity range which is issued under the specifications in the operators manual in the glove compartment. Change the air and cabin air filter at a maximum of 20,000k Fuel filter @30,000k. Add a plastic can of dry gas ( Isopropyl Alcohol) after every fifth gasoline fill up during winter months. (Keeps water contamination to a scarce minimum in gasoline tank). Keep transmission fluid change as per. specifications and antifreeze / distilled water mix changed as per. specs. Good Luck
2007-02-05 18:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually oil change is done every 3000 km or every 3 months but if your not using the car at all just check the dip stick if the oil is dirty or not. you should also check the air filter every 4 months. Dont forget to check your tire pressure.The proper pressure is usually 32 psi and even if the car is not being used the tire tent to lose pressure.
2007-02-05 17:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by dexs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to change your oil every 3000 miles or 90 days. If you hardly drive you should start it and let it run for half an hour oh like two or three times a week so oil stay everywhere and your battery stays charged up.
2007-02-05 17:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by schampoo2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, all the metric and "the kings english" has me all screwed up.
Petrol = gasoline,
bonnet = hood,
1km = approx 5/8 mile. OK, here goes...
Change the oil now and change it every 6,000 km or 6 months (metric months) thereafter. Check the air in your tyres (!) every couple of weeks.
Cheerio
2007-02-05 17:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably follow the usual maintenance schedule if you simply start the car and let it run for 30 minutes twice a week. Let the gas run down to half a tank then fill it back up to keep moisture out of the gas.
2007-02-05 18:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by Buford T. Justice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should change your oil right now, fully synthetic works best lasts longer, and you should change it every 3 thousand miles your car will love you and make sure you change the oil filter too, and change your spark plugs immediatly if you want to spend the extra bucks go to a autostore and ask for E3 spark plugs they are the best and the most fuel efficient buy a repair and maintence manual while you are there so you can look up what your doing...
2007-02-05 17:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by MrOneDer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So it just sits there. Oil in a can just sits there. 5 months later it will still be good. Same difference isn't it? It is. Heck oil normally isn't normally changed for 5000Km. It does not say when you have to have those miles driven....however, every 6 months would be good.
2007-02-05 17:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need it to start and run the car if it's not run then the gas should be drained. oil depending on weather can cause a acidic substance to build in the oil and could damage the main and rod bearings, you need a repair manual to help or go to www.alldatadyi.com slect the model year pay 19 bucks and get all you need to know and more.
2007-02-05 17:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no problem, the oil can be changed every 5,000 miles, I had a car for 10 years doing it so, no problem, but each 5,000 miles, change every filters: oil filter, airfilter, gas filter (if this is made of plastic) not if this is made of metal, if so this lasts longer. Chanche every 45,000 miles the timing belt. good luck!
2007-02-05 17:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by Ezekiel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋