Continuous degradation of fuel we use in our car engines produces some substantial amount of heavy and sticky residue. This substance can block fuel and oil flow through the engine. It makes engine parts wear out prematurely. Removing this residue from your engine will make your engine last much longer. Below are some problems you may notice with your car.

Car doesn’t come on or does so after several attempts.

If your car doesn’t start right away in the morning, or takes several attempts to do so. The car may be suffering from any of the following;

Substantial amount of dirt in fuel injector, carburettor or fuel filter, bad spark plug or coil, bad or faulty fuel pump.

Rough idle

Rough idle means the rate at which the engine runs when the throttle is not pressed.

Most car and truck engines idle steady at 600 to 1200 RPM. A good engine will idle smoothly and quietly. If your car is doing rough idle, you will notice that the engine looks shaky with a substantial amount of vibration and unpleasant noises. Causes include dirty fuel injector/carburettor, bad spark plugs and vacuum air leaks. 

Engine suddenly stops running.

It is called engine stall. its when the engine suddenly dies when its supposed to be running. Though the engine may start back up again. Stalling may indicate an inadequate amount of fuel or air going into the engine. causes include bad spark plug, bad coil or dirty air filter.

Hesitation

If your engine has a delayed response when you press down the throttle,then it may have the hesitation problem.Common causes include clogged fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors, failing spark plugs or plug wires, vacuum/air leak, weak fuel pump and bad fuel.

If your car doesn’t run, accelerate & climb hills as fast as it normally should then it may be suffering from power loss. It could also be caused by any, some or all of these;clogged fuel filter, bad fuel injectors, failing/faulty spark plugs or plug wires, vacuum/air leak, weak fuel pump and low quality  fuel.

In conclusion, for you car to operate smoothly have your car serviced at least every six months

The battery in your car is designed to kickstart your car. It provides the needed voltage to the kickstarter necessary to start your vehicle. The commonly used battery is the sealed lead acid battery.The battery is usually maintenance free and when it wont charge properly anymore discard and get a new one. The lifespan of a typical car lead acid battery is 1-2 years..

How to care for your car battery

Never let the battery run down or discharge completely. Even a single occurrence can severely damage the battery. May sure head, parking and interior light are not on when you park and exit the vehicle. Make sure you switch  off the car completely and no appliance is discharging the battery when you are not using the vehicle.

Make sure battery terminals are well connected.

When battery light indicator comes on in the dashboard, quickly have the alternator and battery checked by qualified personnel

Peripheral electronic devices for use in your car should be used when the engine is running. 

If you use a do it yourself maintenance lead acid battery , always check the electrolyte level and fill with distilled water if it falls below the marked minimum.

Your car battery is not designed for inverter indoor use. Using your car battery for this purpose will quickly damage the battery.

Indications that your car battery will soon need replacement

1. Engine fails to start quickly and smarter than before
2. Battery Indicator comes on the dashboard
3. You always have to tighten and retight the terminals a considerable number of times  you start the engine. 
4. White residue on the battery terminal.
5. Battery always discharges before the next morning.
6. Battery performance has greatly reduced. Runs down quickly under little load.

Raising your vehicle means to lift up your car at the side (to change tires) or at the front and back (to work under the car).  Vehicles are raised using a jack.  Be cautious when raising your vehicle with a jack as any mistakes can result in serious injury.

Take the following precautions

1. Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by the jack
2. Always place the jack on a solid, level surface before using it to raise your vehicle.
3. Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by only by the jack.
4. Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission)
5. Make sure that the jack is properly set at the jack point on your car.
6. Don’t raise the vehicle with someone inside.

Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N while the vehicle is moving

Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system.

Also do not shift the  lever to N while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may make the engine brake operate improperly.

When you start your car and press the accelerator pedal, be careful not to change the gear lever to D or R as the rapid sudden acceleration can lead to an accident