being more wary

this post is more to people who do not even give a damn about the vehicles that bring them around the world as a main commuter.. i do not understand when some people just do know how to drive their vehicles and not care of how to do simple maintenance and checking so that you can at least save a few trips to the workshop to be poke in the wallet and cash flows like the running river.. when some customers keeps complaining to you that they are having this prob and that problem most of the time is due to your own very actions.. a few simple step such as giving your car an engine oil check and air filter check would be just enough to save your wallet the blast.. this 2 things only if anything go wrong can destroy the whole system of your vehicle.. so i am gonna explain a bit on how to check your engine oil and air filter.

this is for engine oil level checking

1. 
   
   
   Step1
   Turn off the engine and open the hood.
2. 
   
   
   Step2
   Locate the oil dipstick. If you are not sure where it is, check your car owner's manual or ask your mechanic.
3. 
   
   
   Step3
   
   
   
   Pull out the dipstick, noting where you pulled it from (see A).
4. 
   
   
   Step4
   
   
   
   Wipe the dipstick clean with a rag and look at the indicator at the bottom of the dipstick.
5. 
   
   
   Step5
   Push the dipstick back into the hole, making sure to push it back in all the way.
6. 
   
   
   Step6
   Pull out the dipstick again and see where the oil has left a residue in relation to the indicators (see B).
7. 
   
   
   Step7
   If the oil level on the dipstick reads "low" or "add," add oil through the oil-filler hole located at the top of the engine. Add 1/4 qt. (250 ml) at a time to avoid overfilling and use a funnel to avoid spilling.
8. 
   
   
   Step8
   Recheck the oil level, following steps 3 through 6.
   
   
   air filter checking
   
   
   
   1. 
      
      
      Step1
      Before you can change your air filter, you need to check to see if you even need to replace the one you have. Open the hood of your car.
   2. 
      
      
      Step2
      Flip back or release the spring clips on the side of the housing for the air filter. This is a black box located on the driver's side of the engine under the battery.
   3. 
      
      
      Step3
      Pull out the air filter. Look it over. Is it very dusty? Does it look white or is it grey or a creamy color with parts of leaves in it? If the filter is discolored or has bits of dirt in it then you should replace it.
   4. 
      
      
      Step4
      Place the filter back in the chamber you pulled it from. You cannot drive to the store to get another air filter without already having one in your car.
   5. 
      
      
      Step5
      Close lid and snap back in the clips.
   6. 
      
      
      Step6
      If your air filter is clean, you are done. If you need to replace your filter, read on.
   7. 
      
      
      Step7
      Go to your local auto parts store and to the air filter section.
   8. 
      
      
      Step8
      Look through the book, or ask personnel for information on which filter to buy.
   9. 
      
      
      Step9
      Purchase the new air filter.
   10. 
       
       
       Step10
       Open the hood of your car and the lid to the air filter housing again.
   11. 
       
       
       Step11
       Take out the old filter and throw it away.
   12. 
       
       
       Step12
       Place new filter in chamber.
   13. 
       
       
       Step13
       Close lid and secure the chamber by snapping in the clips on the side of the air filter housing (black box).
   14. 
       
       
       Step14
       Close car hood.
       
       
       that's all some lil knowledge about how to maintain your vehicle.. =)
       cheers!