Fixing a car????????

Rosalyn Olivera: Look under the hood and be familiar with what is under there. There are "dipsticks" so you can check the oil level in the engine(it needs to be lubricated so oil is used) and the oil level in the auto transmission. How to check them and "when" to check them. All that info is in the owners handbook. (what works on one make of car may be different on another make)Fluid levels of coolant (again know procedure) These are the "life blood" of a working engine. Being low or overly high - go out and torch the car.....you will end up with a piece of scrap metal.Tire pressure(it is posted in the glove compartment on a sticker or on the door) That is the pressure for that car(because of its weight) All tires can hold 32PSI Are you driving a pickup truck or a Mini Cooper? There is a difference. Checking and changing belts when they are necessary(which means the timing belt is according to the books printed maximum - follow that and you should be! good. Charging a battery does not even come into the picture. They last 5-6 years and you have to replace. End of story. Read your manual. Or a buddies manual(Even if he has a different make, it matters not - you get an idea of what to do to maintain a car. Also,air filters need replacing if I forgot to mention it. A car has to breathe....Show more

Nedra Oltz: Well there are a lot of things one should check under maintenance although I believe the single most important item is to change regularly the engine oil and engine oil filter regularly; I do this generally every 3,000 miles although others may say this is too often. However, if you are a novice here (and I am guessing you are) then I suggest that firstly you find (possibly in the library) and probably ultimately buy a car maintenance manual for your car. By reading this (not like a book but scanning the chapters and 'dipping into' the detail when required) you can become accustomed to the engin! e and others aspects of your car, checking the oil and water l! evels initially, and progressing to repairs when you are confident. One publisher of such manuals in the UK is Haynes (TM) although the car manufacturer may also produce a 'workshop manual' for your model. Also try and find a local general car parts shop, and they can often be very helpful....Show more

Foster Koopmann: Check the oil and tire pressure.

Marcelina Schossow: Learn how to check the oil, and how to check the other engine fluids like power steering fluid, break fluid, engine coolant, and the like. You should also learn how to check the tire pressure, change a tire, and jump start a car. Check all your lights and turn signals. Learn how good brakes and bad brakes feel and how to tell the difference. If you're mechanical minded learn how to change the oil and oil filter, fuel filter, and air filter.

Ninfa Asby: Things to know would start with items that could be considered consumables i.e. require regular changing. These would include, but are not ! limited to.Engine Oil and other fluids (AC, power steering)BatterieGlobesFusesA bit more advanced and you could includeBeltsSpark (or Glow) PlugsBrake padsFilters (air and oil)...Show more