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Top Tips For Safe Driving This Summer

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

It is the summer again; time to get a break from busy schedule for some days. Kids have already planned to go for a vacation tour. If the selected destination is not much far, driving own vehicle to that destination is most preferable way to enjoy the tour with more freedom. To ensure your journey trouble and hassle free, get a close check up of your car.

The high temperatures or variance in temperature deliver excessive strains upon mechanical components like batteries, tyres and cooling system etc. Even if you go for car servicing regularly, getting it checked during this summer period is essential to make sure everything is in proper order. This not only boosts your confidence of hassle free drive but also delivers improved mileage. If you are in hurry, you can check your car yourself also.

* Engine coolant and break fluid should be clean and in adequate quantity.

* Oil and water filters should be clean

* AC filter shouldn’t be choked

* Tyres pressure should be as per recommendation specially for summer. You must keep in mind that high ambient and tyres temperature cause the expansion of air. So, don’t put more than recommended.

* Also check the tread depth that should be at least 1.6mm. Penny test is most popular.

* Check the temperature gauge. Overheating potentially leads to engine failure.

* Most important thing is to review your insurance plan. You don’t necessarily need to have a new plan instead you can buy add on coverage or may convert the existing one also.

Although, you will start your journey with full fuel tank but even then don’t forget to take enough water for emergency. Presence of a handy fire extinguisher, torch and rope like inexpensive accessories in your car is must as these prove their unique worth in case of emergency.

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Tire Safety: Benefits Of Temperature

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

According to Department of Transport Road Accident Statistics, number of vehicle accidents caused by wet or snow clad roads increase in winter by 267%. We can’t control the weather conditions but surely we can reduce accident chances considerably by replacing the tyres according to the weather conditions.

Smart car owners, who live in colder area, change their car tyres prior to start of winter season and when spring or summer season knocks the doors, they again replace these tyres. This is done for the sake of safety as the experienced vehicle drivers know that the ambient temperature is directly related with their tyres performance. Yes, the researches too have proved that ambient temperature below 7 C potentially triggers hazardous conditions for driving.

Prominent insurance companies also support this view by claiming that no. of vehicle damage insurance claims increase sharply with onset of cold season. Therefore, it becomes must to take care of vehicle tyres in accordance of weather conditions. Our test rides have proved that whenever temperature goes below 7ºCan’t, tyres rubber becomes more hard that results in less road grip.

Fitting cold weather tyres to our vehicles before winter season is the best solution to drive safe even during the winter, rainy or snowing season, when temperatures is likely to go down below 7C. Cold weather tyres provide better mileage while normal tyres reduce the mileage upto 20 %. Cold weather tyres contain more rubber that minimizes hardening effect and gives extra grip in wet, cold or icy conditions. As a result, we get shorter breaking distances.

Spending few minutes for tyres replacement at the change of weather twice a year for the sake of our and co-passengers’ safety is not only justified but essential also. Even after adapting this practice, don’t forget to check the tyres condition and pressure periodically- after all our safety during the drive depends upon the health of tyres.

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Fuel Efficient Driving Tips

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Some car owners generally complain about the low mileage of their new cars but very few of them try to explore the probable reasons. Recently, we conducted a survey to identify the awareness level among the car owners. Most car owners were not satisfied with their cars performance and the most common reason was the mileage. Data analysis showed that most of the car owners were not conscious about their driving habits. After identifying the common weak points in driving habits, our experts listed following guidelines for the people, who are really serious for improving the performance of their vehicles.

* Every time you go to drive long, eyeball your car. Is it sitting square or doest it has some tilt?  * Inspect for fluids drops on the floor and observe the tyres condition.

* Check the tyre pressure at least once a week under cold condition.

* Don’t drive in aggressive mood as it encourages for rapid acceleration, unnecessary or delay gear shifting and more frequent braking at high speed.

* Every vehicle is designed for a particular optimized speed at which it delivers maximum mileage per liter.

* Keep the vehicle moving slowly to avoid a halt position because when after being in idle position, you use a low gear to move your car again, it consumes more fuel than driving the vehicle slowly.

* While starting the vehicle, dip the clutch before starting the engine. It reduces the drag on flywheel.

* Avoid reversing the vehicle with cold engine. A cold engine consumes more gas and the reverse gear has most inefficient fuel gear ratio.

* Accelerate smoothly. Harsh acceleration causes lot of unburnt fuel ejected through exhaust system in the form of black smoke.

* Brake smoothly. Harsh braking wastes energy produced by fuel burning. Apart from it, this habit reduces the life of tyres.

Just follow these fuel efficient driving tips, you will feel the difference in fuel economy of the same car.

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Tips to prevent serious tire failure

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

The tires are much like our feet, the most neglected part of a human body. We hardly care for our feet unless they show signs of damage. But feet play the most important role in moving from one place to another. Similarly, tyres are one of the most critical safety components of a vehicle. They happen to be one of the most important components of a car and can cause serious accidents if we fail to maintain them. After all, a vehicle keeps on running because of them. They are the only part of a vehicle that remains in contact with the road. Since, the rubber of car tyres meets the road and affects traction, handling, steering, stability and braking, a sudden tire failure can have serious consequences. This can be unpredictable if it occurs at highway speeds.

Statistics say, more than 40% of road accidents are caused due to improper maintenance of car tyres. The world is facing 400 deaths and 10,000 injuries due to blowouts and tire failure. Surprised??? Yes, many people are not aware that the number is so high. And that is not all. Improper tire maintenance can also lead to even more such mishaps.

In order to avoid any serious accident, tires should be maintained properly. Well maintained set of tyres not only prevent the chances of accidents and other mishaps but also give you much better performance. Here are some easy tips to prevent serious tire failure.

  • Every morning before starting your car, take a walk around it with a visual check of your tires. This regular check up could pay you handsomely.
  • A tire gauge in your glove box can give you exact air pressure which can help save money on gas and make your tires last longer as well.
  • Neither too much nor too little of air is good for the car tyres. In both the condition, unnatural amount of heat and strees is generated. So, a smart option is to check the tire pressure at least once in a fortnight.
  • Before starting a long journey, you must check the tires and tire pressure. Every auto repair shop has someone to check the pressure for a meager amount, so you do not need to get your hands dirty.

These are some of the primary tips which when followed regularly, will keep you and your family safe. But, God forbid, if in case your car have a blowout, the most important thing is to stay calm and not hit the brakes right off. Generally, people tend to do so which ultimately puts you in a more dangerous situation due to car veer off. You should slowly take the car to road side where you can replace the tire.

Thinking about your car tyre??? Yes, you should. Go and take your car to the near auto station and ensure that they are properly installed, maintained, aligned and inspected. Today, many tires are capable of going 80,000 miles or more if they are properly maintained. Subscribe to CEAT for more information on tire maintenance. CEAT Tyres is a globally reputed name for its quality and high performance tyres.

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Tyre Pressure Check- Basic of fuel efficient driving

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Maintaining a right tire pressure is as important as having water and oil in your car. A simple, quick check of your tire pressure could help to save you money on fuel, or avoid the risk of a serious accident. You should check your car tire for wear, cracking, bulging, pressure or objects caught in the tread at least once a week. Correct tire pressure is also considered as the basic of fuel efficient driving.

If you tire pressure is incorrect, you will find that you use more fuel than necessary, your braking can be ineffective and your grip to the road could be seriously affected as well. Hence, correct tire pressure is crucial to driving performance. There are no flashing lights to let you know when your tire pressure is too low or too high, so it is up to you to stay on top of it.

Under pressure tires can cause resistance on the road which implies that the car has to work harder while driving. In this case, the car will consume more fuels.

Steps to Maintain Correct Tire Pressure

The tire pressure on your car is very important and you need to keep it at the right level. Following are few steps that will help you to maintain correct tire pressure.

Get a tire pressure gauge. Tire pressure gauges are very cheap and can be found in almost every gas station, department store, and definitely at any auto parts store. Some even have digital readings.

Check your tires. Connect the gauge by unscrewing the cap on the valve that’s coming out of your tire rim. Tire pressure is measured in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). The standard tire pressure is 32 PSI for all cars and light trucks.

Adjust the PSI. If the pressure in your car tires is at 28 PSI, then you need to add 4 pounds to reach 32. Rule of thumb is that if you’re using an electric air pump at the gas station, they pump about 1 pound per second. If your car is at 28 PSI, then pumping air in the tire for about 4 seconds should put your tire to 32 PSI.

One can also invest in tire pressure monitor or other devices to keep the car tire in proper condition. These tire pressure devices can save you a fortune and maybe even help save lives!

For more details about car tire and its maintenance, you can browse through the website of CEAT tyres.

CEAT is one of the most recognized brands in the country for manufacturing and supplying high performance automobile tyres. We believe that a good tyre not only enhances the road value of your vehicle, but can also make it look good.

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Tips to save your tyres from wear & tear

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A vehicle, be it a two-wheeler or four-wheeler, is an integral part of our day-to-day life. It can be compared to a friend. If maintained carefully, it can last a lifetime. Tires are the most vital part of a vehicle.

Car tyre efficiency is a great measure of creating performance. Use of quality tyres can increase the safety of your vehicle on the road by many times. Well maintained car tyre will give better mileage and better performance. You should be sure that your car tires are in right condition.

Some easy and simple way to ensure safety

Below are some important tips to save the wheels of your vehicle from wear and tear so that the wheels last long in good conditions.

  • Regular check up of tires is necessary. Not doing so will reduce your grip on the road.
  • Try to maintain the correct tyre pressure for your car wheels. You will get the tire pressure specification in the glove compartment or on the sides of your car doors. Your vehicle will run smoothly if you maintain the correct tire pressure. Tires in right pressure ensure a good balance on the road, better handling and grip.
  • You should rotate your tires once in every six months. This helps in equal amount of wear and tear for all the tires.
  • While choosing your replacement tire, you should consult a tire professional. Your replacement tire should ideally have a rolling resistance that is on the lower side of the scale which will in turn give a better fuel efficiency.
  • The type of tire depends upon the car you are using and will also dictate the kind of care you should take. The radial tires cause less friction with the road, thereby making the engine work smoothly and give a better mileage.
  • Wheel alignment is also very important to keep it away from wear and tear. Proper alignment is required not just for your safety, better handling of the car and fuel efficiency, but also to ensure uniform wear and tear of the tire. Improper wheel alignment will lead to dragging to the car on the road and if tires are off balance then that would compromise on the stability of the car on road.

If you follow the above tips for a month or so, you will be surprised with the increased fuel efficiency and better handling of your car. For better performance of your car and make the driving safer, you must follow these tips for high efficiency and long life.

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