When driving your Kia... When driving your Kia, if you are sneered upon by drivers of luxury marques such as Mercedes, BMW, etc, calmly raise your right hand and with your thumb and index finger form an "L" on your forehead. They're just jealous because you paid less to look cool.
Make the headlamp aiming ... Make the headlamp aiming check part of your annual car check-up. Headlamps go out of aim with time. Doing so will avoid blinding other drivers, and allow you better visibility at night
If you can't stand the heat...... To cool down an engine on the verge of overheating, turn OFF the air conditioning, and turn ON the heater FULL BLAST. This will help dissipate the heat from the engine.
I can see clearly now......... The next time you check your wiper fluid reservoir, check the state of your wiper blades. These should be replaced approximately every 6 months because the rubber hardens and becomes ineffective. A relatively inexpensive safety measure!
ERROR MSGCruise the highways...... ERROR MSGOn long drives, use the cruise control to save gas. The gradual acceleration and deceleration improves your fuel efficiency.
Pump it Up!!! Tire pressure decreases one pound for every 10 degree drop in temperature. Check your tire pressure monthly. Underinflation, by as little as 6 p.s.i., can cut gas mileage by 3%. Other factors that affect your fuel economy are dirty air filter, and misfiring spark plugs.
ERROR MSGDress light for Winter..... Most people think that a heavier grade oil is best in cold weather for engine protection. Actually a lower viscosity (thinner) grade of oil is recommended for cold weather driving.
Don't forget to Flush!!! Did you know that after driving 80,000 kilometers at an average speed of 90kms per hour, over 3 and a half million litres of antifreeze -coolant circulates through your car's engine? For maximum protection, the cooling system should be flushed at least every other year and the anti-freeze-coolant replaced.
Watch where you're going!!! Going too fast for road conditions can be fatal. If your vehicle begins to slide, look where you want to go and steer there. Most drivers make the mistake of looking at what they are about to hit, rather than looking where they want to go. Focus on your intended path before you started to skid, and then make steering corrections to get you back on the right track.
No dish-pan hands!!!five star hotel in Lagos Our cars are constantly exposed to everything from dust to bird poop, which left too long can bond to paint and eventually etch the paint. You should try and wash your car a minimum of once a week. Use water, a soft dirt-free cloth and proper car wash soap. Using dishsoaps that are meant to remove grease from your dishes contain harsh detergents that can strip wax and actually damage paint.
Potty Training incentive..... Now that Junior has figured out the whole "potty thing" don't throw out those cloth diapers. They are perfect for buffing the wax on your car.