Bought your first car? Congratulations but you might want to learn a thing or two about maintaining it and that's why we are here. There are a few things you need to keep in mind when you're taking your car out for a spin during the first few months of owning it. Following these simple tips will not only ensure a long life for your vehicle but also point out any problems that your car may have so you can get them rectified during your first servicing appointment. Without wasting any more time then, let's take a look at these 5 essential new car driving tips that we've jotted down for you.
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If you're driving around in the city this shouldn't be a problem for you but in case you take your car out for long drives on the highway, make sure to keep the speed of the vehicle under the 80 km/h limit. Why do this you ask? Every car comes with run-in recommendations that are meant to allow you to smoothly break into it. Revving the engine beyond the recommended run-in limit may cause problems for its machinery.
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If you've got yourself a car with a manual transmission, it may take time for you to get used to its shifts. To ensure good engine health and also good fuel economy learn to shift your gears at appropriate intervals in a smooth manner. This job is made easier if you have an RPM indicator in the instrument cluster as it shows you the ideal intervals to shift your gears.
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Before we explain this point to you, we'd like to make it clear that if the need arises to slam your brakes in a dangerous situation, you must definitely do that. But when in situations it is not required, go for a gradual and smooth approach to braking as it allows the discs to settle in and get used to your driving style.
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Now, this is one habit that you must follow not only when your car is new but throughout the duration of owning it. Make sure you check on the oil levels under the hood every week or two. It's a good custom to follow, despite the fact that some cars come with indicators for this particular purpose.
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The first service of your car is incredibly important so make sure you don't skip it. The car manufacturers will tell you the ideal time to bring it in for servicing, which will either be based on the months elapsed since you bought it or on the kilometres it has covered. It is at this first service that you can relay your feedback about the car and get your grievances solved.
Remember these five easy new car driving tips and you can ensure a healthy life for your brand new car.
