Maintaining a Diesel Engine
Maintaining a Diesel Vehicle
-Preheat engine for at least 5 minutes before taking off. If the vehicle has an inbuilt heating system was for the preheating indicator to turn off before starting the engine.
-Engage the clutch when starting the car as this helps lessen the load on the starter motor.
-Keep to lower engine raves 2000-3000 rpm to run engine efficiently and preserve fuel
-After every 5000 Kms ensure that the vehicle is regularly serviced
-Change oils
-Change filters
-Oil filter
-Air filter
-Fuel filter
-Inspect Gaskets
-Check transmission fluid and top up is need be
-Keep battery terminals clean
-Check battery water levels
-Yearly emission check-ups: exhaust and muzzle tests
-Get brakes and discs regularly checked and replace when worn out
-Check coolant levels, flush and fill radiator
-Suspension check-ups, service and replacement
-Keep good tyre pressure
-Do not let your fuel run dry as this damages the fuel pump and puts it at risk of rusting and malfunctioning
