Car maintenance

The first service after buying a used car, getting ready for winter, gear oil and other fluids, and short care tips.

55 articles in the section

Subsections

  1. First service after buying a car What to change right away after buying a used car, and how to avoid the common mistakes. 19 articles: What you need to change no matter what Diagnosing a car's electronics Your First Visit to a Garage
  2. Winter driving Which oil to run for winter, the big pre-frost service, and warming up the engine and gearbox. 21 articles: On analogues and substitutes “Original” Service Fluids Which service fluids should you buy?
  3. Gear oil and other fluids Gearbox oil, coolant, antifreeze and windscreen antifreeze. 7 articles: In brief: on changing transmission oil Choosing coolant Coolant
  4. Short maintenance tips Suspension, shock absorbers, automatic transmission, bulbs: small things that extend a car's life. 8 articles: How to choose shock absorbers for a car How to extend the life of an automatic transmission? How to choose parts