Car maintenance is a set of routine checks and inspections that are performed on a vehicle to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition. Cars require regular maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
This can include anything from changing the oil periodically to checking the engine for any burning oil, leaks, loose belts and more.
Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car. A lack of engine oil will cause damage to your engine including pistons and the crankcase. The oil lubricates the engine so that it can run smoothly, and if not enough oil is present, it will overheat and cause irreparable damage.
a. Preventative maintenance is any type of car care that is performed before the car has any problems.
The main objective of preventative maintenance is to increase the longevity of the vehicle's engine, transmission, and other components
The use of preventive maintenance on cars can help keep them running longer
b. Corrective maintenance is any type of car care that is done after a problem has arisen.
c. Predictive maintenance is any type of car care that is performed before a problem is likely to arise.
How to do oil change by yourself on your own?
There are a number of ways to change your own oil at home. The easiest way is to use a hand pump to extract the oil out of the car, while the more complicated way is to change your filter and do a full oil change. Here, we'll show you how to do a hand pump extraction and how to change your filter.
This is how to do it
buy a filter from a store
find a drain pan and a funnel
find a container of oil
get a ratchet
find the drain plug and remove it with the ratchet