How to treat your new car engine?

• The first and the foremost thing is when you start your car, always warm up the engine before rushing anywhere. This will help your engine avoid the extra load

• Before you start revving-up your car, let it first complete the initial 2500 kms and your engine is all set to give you a drive

• For the first 1000 kms, never let your petrol car’s rpm go above 2500; once this is complete you can go up to 3000 rpm

• Change your engine oil after first 1000 kms and the rest can be done when ever you get your car serviced

• Maintain an optimum level of coolant as low coolant level will cause the engine to overheat, which may cause serious damage to the engine

• Never open the radiator or coolant overflow tank when the engine is hot! The fluid is under pressure when the engine is hot, and might spurt out and burn you. It is advisable that you let the engine cool down and then add a coolant into the tank

• Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel or rag. Reinsert the dipstick, being sure to push it in all the way, then pull it out again to check the oil level. It should be somewhere between the hash marks on the dipstick

• Avoid over-filling of oil 

• Add the type and amount of oil as specified in your owner’s manual

By following these simple steps you will be able to have a happy engine and a smiling you.