How to change car headlight

March 08, 2010 :: Posted by - zzarizi :: Category - Tips

Sometimes we just have problem about car light and needed change. How about change the headlight by yourself?

This is how to change it

1. You need to look at the corner hood. The headlight is place in a cubby to the far sides.
2. Find the screws that place at the headlight. Unscrew it using suitable screwdriver.
3. Remove backplate and you will find the light bulb. Remove the old bulb.
4. Change the old bulb with the new one. You must find the suitable light bulb that matches with your model.
5. Test the headlight. Make sure the lights up.
6. Plug in the wiring component. Screw your headlight tightly and close hood.

Watch this video about instruction how to change car headlight

It can save your money, time and cost rather than go to workshop. You also can buy extra menthol or headlight for spare. Maybe it will help you if suddenly your car headlight burn out in the middle of driving.

p/s :- The instruction is suit for most of cars but sometimes there are different car that can’t use this method.

Tips drive with care

February 28, 2010 :: Posted by - zzarizi :: Category - Tips, car tips

Car needed caring everyday. If you really love your car, the driving must be care to get longer intervals. It can save your cost maintenance. This is some basic tips for you to follow :-

1. Never race you car’s engine after start-up because it will effect the engine performance.
2. Start slow in first acceleration. The best time to accelerate is about ten to twenty minutes after start.
3. Don’t warm your engine idle in the driveway. It can damaged some of car mechanical components.
4. Always neutral transmission at red lights to prevent engine push the car. It is because the car engine is still working and it will waste their energy.
5. Avoid high speed and fast accelerate. Check the location. Never accelerate in place where many bumps. This driving attitude will give bad effect on your car especially in bad weather.
6. Never hold your steering wheel extreme. Just hold and push it slowly. The strong push will damage the power steering pump.

Reference :- Readers Digests.com

That’s some basic drive tips that can help you from damage your car.

Safety tips on long distance driving

February 21, 2010 :: Posted by - zzarizi :: Category - Tips

Tomorrow I will drive around 600 kilometers to send my sisters back to her University. It is a long journey and takes about 6 hours (include resting). In this article I’ll share basic tips to make your journey safe.

1. Always planning before you drive. Make sure you know the best route to reach your destination. Planning your trip early and calculate time you reached.
2. Avoid driving in bad condition such as rain, snow. You can check the forecast weather from your tv station or website. It is danger to drive in bad weather because it will affect your driving focus.
3. Make sure you have enough sleeping before driving. If you are tired in the middle of journey, stop and find place to get short sleep. Take a break at least 20 minutes every 2 hours
4. Check your car condition. Most of car accidents and breakdown because of poor car maintenance. Service your car if needed for long journey. Make sure your tyre pressure is suitable with car because wrong pressure will affect your brake and steering. You must check Water / coolant and oil levels to prevent engine failure and over heating. Windscreen and lights must function properly to avoid problem will driving in bad condition/.
5. Bring Global Positioning System (GPS) if you go to new place. Most GPS will show you the best route to reach location. It will prevent you from lost.
6. Avoid unneeded acceleration. Always calm in your driving.
7. Concentrate and focus in your driving. Never answer call while driving. If needed to answer the phone, stop at safe place.
8. Avoid route with high traffic. It will make your stress in driving.

Okay, that’s all some basic tips while your driving for long distance journey. If you have any other’s tips, let’s share …

Tips On To Prevent A Car Accident

December 23, 2009 :: Posted by - bdfabregas :: Category - Tips

For this entry, I want you all to read carefully and if necessary, save this page or write the tips somewhere because it is related to your life. A car accident will cause damage not only to your car but also to your body. So, let’s see what are the tips to prevent a car’s accident.

1. Avoid the fast lane because when something happens, you have a space whether to move right or left in the multi-lanes. Besides, the fast lane contains the high-speed cars and the probability to avoid accidents is low.

2. When driving, not only watch the car in front but also watch the car in front of it because if that car makes a sudden stop, we have time to react and stop the car.

3. Beware of blind spots because some time when we adjust the mirror, there are some spots that cannot be seen by us. So, sometimes turn your head left and right to view the situation.

4. Drive with your hand in 9 and 3 o’clock position because at this position, we have maximum vehicle control in case of quick maneuvering to avoid accident.

5. Move the seat close enough to the steering wheel so that the wrist can rest on the wheel and it will reduce the fatigue of the arm.

6. Identified the driver by the car’s condition because sometimes, the driver is tired or using the cell-phone, so the car maybe not driven carefully. Quickly move away from this car.

7. Know your car’s limit because to avoid accident, it is your car that will react to your action. Know the balance of your car and how much time that your car will stop when the maximum force apply to your brake.

8. Related to the tip above, after know your car keep your car in good shape. Maintain your car a lot of time and repair wherever the damage occur in your car.

9. Avoid travel in night time because your vision ability will be reduced even using the headlight.

10. Learn how to drive a racecar. I like this part because in the racecar, you have to quickly react and read any situation that may lead to the accident.

Source:
1. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/107098/article.html