Keeping the vehicle to always be in prime condition is important that your vehicle is durable and long lasting. By taking care of your vehicle regularly as stated in the owner's manual, the car's performance will be maximized and the car will be longer component life span. Component damage or malfunction of the vehicle system is a result of lack of maintenance vehicles. Not infrequently due to negligence that could lead to a case such as brake failure, fuel wasteful, improperly worn tires, engine overhaul (down machine), etc. Here we provide tips for caring for your vehicle.
Self-Care Guide
1. Provide exterior of your vehicle
When cleaning the exterior of the car, use a foam or fabric made of microfiber that does not scratch the surface of the vehicle. When washing by hand, should the engine in cold conditions to avoid heat-affected hand engine (for more details can be found in the manual).
2. Membersihklan interior of your vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up dust and dirt stuck to the carpet small and chairs. Wipe the remaining dust with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Wipe with a dry and soft, let it dry in the shade (for more details can be found in the manual).
3. Change the oil
If the oil change is not done routinely, the viscosity (thickness) of oil will change as the accumulation of dirt and mud on the engine, and the engine oil turns black. The result is a rough engine sound, machine damaged or difficult to perform the engine starter.
And when did the addition of engine oil without replacement, then the oil will cause performance degradation as shown in the figure below (Figure 3.2). Note the SEA standard used oil. For more details can be found in the manual.
4. The addition of coolant in the radiator
Examination of the radiator water is important to avoid excessive heat in the engine (overheating). Ensure adequate coolant at the level between FULL and LOW. Check the coolant level in a cold engine and conditions off. Do not open the radiator cap on a hot condition.
5. Exterior Battery
Make sure the battery terminals are not corroded and no connections are loose, cracked, leaking or loose beige. The function of the battery is supplying electrical power to start the engine and for electrical devices. If the battery is not checked, then elecrolyte volume will decrease and the battery can not be charged sufficiently, the battery condition deteriorated, discharge and battery charging capacity menurun.pastikan adequate fluid (distilled water) between lines UPPER and LOWER LEVER LEVER.
6. Examination of lubricating oil
Some fluids and lubricating oils that need to be checked regularly and routinely them are power steering, brake fluid, engine coolant and water. Lubricating function that is taking care of the engine and other components in order to stay fit. For examination axle transmission oil and oil can be done during the regular service in the workshop. Note the specifications of the coolant and oil used in the vehicle. For more details can be found in the manual.
Periodic maintenance
A car is mainly made of various parts that can be weak or rusty which can degrade the performance in accordance with the conditions and long time usage. Periodic maintenance is required to be adjusted or replaced so that its performance is maintained. Here's the difference vehicles regularly treated and not treated regularly on the image (A).
Schedule your vehicle maintenance should be performed at predetermined intervals in accordance with the schedule of periodic servicing. Service intervals for maintenance schedule is determined by the odometer reading or the time interval. For Toyota vehicles, the current regular maintenance done every multiple of 10,000 miles or every 6 months, whichever is reached first. Henceforth, the treatment after the last service schedule should be performed at the same intervals.
Periodic servicing can be carried out early before the schedule if:
a. driving conditions operating on rough roads, muddy, or dusty.
b. driving conditions:
With free weight exceeds the capacity of the car;
Travel a short distance of less than 8 km repeatedly.
Idling for long periods and / or driving at low speeds for long distances such as police vehicles, taxi, or car to visit house to house, or;
Driving at high speed continuous (80% or more of the maximum speed of the vehicle) over 2 hours.
Here are the results to be obtained and makes the rider becomes more calm by following a regular maintenance:
The vehicle remains in top condition;
eliminating the worry would be the condition of the vehicle during the trip (especially when outside the city);
Avoid service heavier and expensive due to the engine already severely damaged; the longer the age of the vehicle, and;
Vehicle history recorded neat, capable of increasing the resale value.
For your new Toyota vehicle
For a new toyota test you in order to extend over the vehicle, note the recommended preventive measures as follows;
During the first 300 km avoid sudden stops
During the first 1000 km, avoid sudden acceleration, do not drive continuously with a low gear.
It is important to do the servicing of 1000 km or 1 month for the first thorough examination of vehicle performance, in anticipation of an abnormal condition that occurs due to improper use of the vehicle for 1000 km or 1 month.