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Posted by Driving Ford on Thursday, May 12, 2011 · 14 Comments Summer is a time for holidays—weekend getaways to cooler climes and long drives to native towns. But while you enjoy your summer break with friends and family, and switching to your air conditioner’s highest settings, have you given a thought to your car? Your car needs summer care just like you. Here are our top tips to keeping your ride cool and safe this summer! Oil The oil in your car – also referred to as its lifeblood—provides much-needed lubrication to the engine parts, while cleaning the engine of chemicals and by-product build-up. Grimy engine oil could prevent proper lubrication, creating friction between moving parts, thereby affecting the vehicle’s performance. Coolant The car needs to cool, just like you do on a hot summer day! The car’s internal cooling system works that much harder during hot days to prevent overheating. Solution: Regularly check coolant level in the reservoir in cold condition (preferably morning before start). Refer to the owner’s manual to check the procedure. If the coolant level is low contact your authorized service station Air filter The air filter in your car keeps out the dust, grime and debris in the air. In summer, heat air density reduces affects the air intake. This air intake further deteriorates with the clogged air filters. Solution: Change the air filter as recommended in the owners’ manual or contact your nearest dealership. Of course a lot depends on the road conditions and weather in your area. Brakes The most important safety feature of a car, the brakes are also quite susceptible to wear and tear. If your brake pedals are too soft or too hard, it’s a sign that your brakes need to be checked. Solution: Get your brakes checked periodically by a qualified technician. A little prevention in time will keep you and your family safe for months to come! Tyres Check tyre pressure during cold condition (minmum drive). Fluctuations in temperature can affect the rubber tyres and the air pressure inside. Also incorrect tyre pressure will have an impact on fuel economy, steering precision and cornering stability.
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Solution: Check the tyre pressure regularly and ensure you meet the manufacturer’s tyre pressure guidelines. Ford Figo owners can check the appropriate tyre pressure near the front passenger door. Also ensure the spare tyre is properly inflated. Other Useful tips: Inspect your fan belts for cracks, wear, glazing and proper tension. A worn or loose belt can cause the engine to overheat. For better & prompt Air Conditioner cooling, switch on your air conditioner; switch on the blower to max, lower all the window glass for 30 seconds to remove the heat from inside the car.
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Shrinidhi Hande says: May 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm These tips are applicable for all season… For summer, give some tips on how cooling can be efficient and energy saving, while getting into the car parked in hot sun all day and such tips
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Driving Ford says: May 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm We will continue providing more tips for better car maintenance, Srinidhi, so stay tuned!
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Dr.Sandip Bhattacharjee says: May 16, 2011 at 10:52 am Thanks for the timely tip. I bought my Ford Figo Titaniumin in March till then I have persuaded a number of my friends to buy this one. Kindly give a thought to urbanise the beaty with some more gizmos, after sales. Thanks and regards. Dr. SAndip Bhattacharjee, Kolkata.
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Fluitek says: May 31, 2011 at 11:23 pm Great post! This is the tips what I’ve been looking for 2 weeks already! Somehow I already found this, I know it will give me a better knowledge about maintaining my car. Thanks!
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Driving Ford says: June 1, 2011 at 1:06 pm Hi, thank you for the kind response. We will continue to deliver all our customers’ expectations.
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Kathir says: March 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm Hi, I have a question,, i used to drive my ford figo diesel monthy once around 100 km. after that i should not start the car also. is that any problems come if i am not starting the car regularly… what should i do for the maintenance? Thanks, Kathir
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SATISH says: April 12, 2012 at 3:14 pm HI, i brought ford figo titanium diesel in november 2011, the engine is fine and i really liked it except that it does not have good pick up at lower speed,especially after passing a speed breaker, in need to gear down to 2nd or even first gear. AND the worst part is there are various sounds, noises comming from the cabin inside. how could i rectify this problem?. Even the workshop technicians are not able to even identify what the problem is.
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Driving Ford says: April 12, 2012 at 4:52 pm Hi Satish, did you check with a registered Ford dealer? Suggest you visit your nearest Ford service station and our service advisors will be happy to check your vehicle’s performance and carry out a test drive with you. You can also call us at 18004252500 or email at [email protected] to give your feedback.
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Khanindra Narayan Borah says: April 13, 2012 at 8:03 pm In your above maintenance tips it was stated that – Inspect your fan belts for cracks, wear, glazing and proper tension. A worn or loose belt can cause the engine to overheat. I would like to know where is the fan belts located in FIGO & how to inspect it & for checking the same does a workshop technicians is required or I myself can check the same. If possible necessary guidance with full details may please be sent at my email [email protected]
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Umang says: April 16, 2012 at 10:32 am Wow.! Good one. Specially the last tip.:)
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Many thanks for the tips. Regards, Umang S Mishra
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Driving Ford says: April 16, 2012 at 11:55 am Thanks Umang, we are glad you found them useful.
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Driving Ford says: April 16, 2012 at 12:46 pm Hi Khanindra, we suggest you visit your nearest Ford dealer for assistance. The team there should be able to help you with your concern.
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Thyagarajan Subramaniam says: April 16, 2012 at 12:49 pm I am going on travel and not going to use my Figo diesel for 5 days. Pl advise very important tips for parking the car without using. Because of diesel car, what precautions I should take after coming back to start using.
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Posted by Driving Ford on Thursday, May 12, 2011 · 14 Comments Summer is a time for holidays—weekend getaways to cooler climes and long drives to native towns. But while you enjoy your summer break with friends and family, and switching to your air conditioner’s highest settings, have you given a thought to your car? Your car needs summer care just like you. Here are our top tips to keeping your ride cool and safe this summer! Oil The oil in your car – also referred to as its lifeblood—provides much-needed lubrication to the engine parts, while cleaning the engine of chemicals and by-product build-up. Grimy engine oil could prevent proper lubrication, creating friction between moving parts, thereby affecting the vehicle’s performance. Coolant The car needs to cool, just like you do on a hot summer day! The car’s internal cooling system works that much harder during hot days to prevent overheating. Solution: Regularly check coolant level in the reservoir in cold condition (preferably morning before start). Refer to the owner’s manual to check the procedure. If the coolant level is low contact your authorized service station Air filter The air filter in your car keeps out the dust, grime and debris in the air. In summer, heat air density reduces affects the air intake. This air intake further deteriorates with the clogged air filters. Solution: Change the air filter as recommended in the owners’ manual or contact your nearest dealership. Of course a lot depends on the road conditions and weather in your area. Brakes The most important safety feature of a car, the brakes are also quite susceptible to wear and tear. If your brake pedals are too soft or too hard, it’s a sign that your brakes need to be checked. Solution: Get your brakes checked periodically by a qualified technician. A little prevention in time will keep you and your family safe for months to come! Tyres Check tyre pressure during cold condition (minmum drive). Fluctuations in temperature can affect the rubber tyres and the air pressure inside. Also incorrect tyre pressure will have an impact on fuel economy, steering precision and cornering stability.
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Solution: Check the tyre pressure regularly and ensure you meet the manufacturer’s tyre pressure guidelines. Ford Figo owners can check the appropriate tyre pressure near the front passenger door. Also ensure the spare tyre is properly inflated. Other Useful tips: Inspect your fan belts for cracks, wear, glazing and proper tension. A worn or loose belt can cause the engine to overheat. For better & prompt Air Conditioner cooling, switch on your air conditioner; switch on the blower to max, lower all the window glass for 30 seconds to remove the heat from inside the car.
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14 Responses to “Top summer car maintenance tips”
1.
Shrinidhi Hande says: May 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm These tips are applicable for all season… For summer, give some tips on how cooling can be efficient and energy saving, while getting into the car parked in hot sun all day and such tips
2.
Driving Ford says: May 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm We will continue providing more tips for better car maintenance, Srinidhi, so stay tuned!
3.
Dr.Sandip Bhattacharjee says: May 16, 2011 at 10:52 am Thanks for the timely tip. I bought my Ford Figo Titaniumin in March till then I have persuaded a number of my friends to buy this one. Kindly give a thought to urbanise the beaty with some more gizmos, after sales. Thanks and regards. Dr. SAndip Bhattacharjee, Kolkata.
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Fluitek says: May 31, 2011 at 11:23 pm Great post! This is the tips what I’ve been looking for 2 weeks already! Somehow I already found this, I know it will give me a better knowledge about maintaining my car. Thanks!
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Driving Ford says: June 1, 2011 at 1:06 pm Hi, thank you for the kind response. We will continue to deliver all our customers’ expectations.
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Kathir says: March 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm Hi, I have a question,, i used to drive my ford figo diesel monthy once around 100 km. after that i should not start the car also. is that any problems come if i am not starting the car regularly… what should i do for the maintenance? Thanks, Kathir
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SATISH says: April 12, 2012 at 3:14 pm HI, i brought ford figo titanium diesel in november 2011, the engine is fine and i really liked it except that it does not have good pick up at lower speed,especially after passing a speed breaker, in need to gear down to 2nd or even first gear. AND the worst part is there are various sounds, noises comming from the cabin inside. how could i rectify this problem?. Even the workshop technicians are not able to even identify what the problem is.
8.
Driving Ford says: April 12, 2012 at 4:52 pm Hi Satish, did you check with a registered Ford dealer? Suggest you visit your nearest Ford service station and our service advisors will be happy to check your vehicle’s performance and carry out a test drive with you. You can also call us at 18004252500 or email at [email protected] to give your feedback.
9.
Khanindra Narayan Borah says: April 13, 2012 at 8:03 pm In your above maintenance tips it was stated that – Inspect your fan belts for cracks, wear, glazing and proper tension. A worn or loose belt can cause the engine to overheat. I would like to know where is the fan belts located in FIGO & how to inspect it & for checking the same does a workshop technicians is required or I myself can check the same. If possible necessary guidance with full details may please be sent at my email [email protected]
10.
Umang says: April 16, 2012 at 10:32 am Wow.! Good one. Specially the last tip.:)
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Many thanks for the tips. Regards, Umang S Mishra
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Driving Ford says: April 16, 2012 at 11:55 am Thanks Umang, we are glad you found them useful.
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Driving Ford says: April 16, 2012 at 12:46 pm Hi Khanindra, we suggest you visit your nearest Ford dealer for assistance. The team there should be able to help you with your concern.
13.
Thyagarajan Subramaniam says: April 16, 2012 at 12:49 pm I am going on travel and not going to use my Figo diesel for 5 days. Pl advise very important tips for parking the car without using. Because of diesel car, what precautions I should take after coming back to start using.
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