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Author: dclong

misc/content/2014/01/car-tips/car-tips.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Title: Tips on Car and Driving
 Slug: car-tips
 Category: Life
 Tags: car, life, driving, safety, tips, drive, Nissan, Leaf
-Modified: 2023-11-04 21:39:28
+Modified: 2025-02-26 15:23:23
 
 **Things on this page are fragmentary and immature notes/thoughts of the author. Please read with your own judgement!**
 
@@ -95,53 +95,6 @@ for details.
     don't follow a big truck.
     If you have no choice, keep distance from it before you merge onto highway.
 
-## Car Wash
-
-1. You can save $1 by fueling your car and washing it together. 
-    You will get a car wash code on the receipt if you fueling your car first, 
-    which you can use to wash your car.
-    So be sure to get a receipt. 
-    If you want to wash your car without fueling your car,
-    you can also pay inside the washing factory using credit card.
-
-## Car Shop Blacklist
-
-1. A&D  Automotive
-    address:11 Washington Road
-    Princeton Junction,NJ 08550
-
-2. Firestone
-
-## Car Mainteinace 
-
-### Coolant
-
-1. Do not mix different coolant together.
-
-### Wheel Alignment
-
-drift to the left/right 
-
-Wheel balancing is different from wheel alignment
-
-wheel balancing is to balance the weight distribution among the wheels
-while
-wheel align is to adjust angles of wheels so that the vehicle does not drift to the right/left in a short distance on a flat ground.
-
-## Chevy
-
-1. In your drivers info center, 
-    pull up % oil life and then press and hold the arrow button which will reset it to 100% 
-
-### Package Options
-
-LS is usually the lowest level of the Chevy Cars. 
-
-LT is Usually the Middle and has a few more standard options than the LS.
-
-LTZ usually starts out with the most standard options 
-and usually has a few other things 
-that they do not offer at all in the LS and LT Models.
 
 ### Auto Parts Shops
 
@@ -151,7 +104,9 @@ that they do not offer at all in the LS and LT Models.
 
 ## Maintenance
 
-1. It seems that people don't recommend to do transmission flush.
+See 
+[Tips on Car Maintenance]( https://www.legendu.net/misc/blog/tips-on-car-maintenance )
+for discussions.
 
 ### Car Report
 

misc/content/2025/02/tips-on-car-maintenance/tips-on-car-maintenance.md

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+Status: published
+Date: 2025-02-26 15:06:38
+Modified: 2025-02-26 15:06:38
+Author: Benjamin Du
+Slug: tips-on-car-maintenance
+Title: Tips on Car Maintenance
+Category: Life
+Tags: life, car, vehicle, maintenance
+
+**Things on this page are fragmentary and immature notes/thoughts of the author. Please read with your own judgement!**
+
+## Wheel Realignment
+
+1. It's a good idea to have your wheel alignment checked at least annually.
+    Many professionals recommend checking it every 10,000 to 15,000 miles.
+
+2. You definitely want to do wheel realignment in the following situations.
+    - After significant impacts: Hitting potholes, curbs, 
+        or being in an accident can knock your wheels out of alignment.
+    - When you get new tires: A new set of tires is an excellent time to ensure proper alignment, 
+        as it maximizes their lifespan.
+    - If you notice symptoms: If your vehicle pulls to one side, 
+        your steering wheel is off-center, 
+        or your tires are wearing unevenly, get an alignment immediately.
+
+3. Many car dealers have quick scanners at entrances of their service departments
+    to detect wheel misalignment issues.
+    However,
+    be aware that the results of those quick scanners might not be accurate.
+    To be sure, 
+    try driving your car multiple times (with a constant speed) at multiple entrance 
+    to see whether you get the same results.
+
+## Transmission
+
+1. EVs typically use a single-speed gearbox (transmission) 
+    which is much simpler than traditional multi-speed transmissions of gasoline-powered cars.
+
+2. It seems that people don't recommend to do transmission flush.
+
+## Coolant
+
+1. Do not mix different coolant together.
+
+## Car Wash
+
+1. You can save $1 by fueling your car and washing it together. 
+    You will get a car wash code on the receipt if you fueling your car first, 
+    which you can use to wash your car.
+    So be sure to get a receipt. 
+    If you want to wash your car without fueling your car,
+    you can also pay inside the washing factory using credit card.
+
+## Car Shop Blacklist
+
+1. A&D  Automotive
+    address:11 Washington Road
+    Princeton Junction,NJ 08550
+
+2. Firestone
+