How to maintain your car effectively - DIY

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How to Maintain Your Car Effectively?

Always remember to send the car into the workshop for its well needed services and maintenance. However, did you know, most of the time we could also work on some small maintenance on our own, without major dismantling? For example, keeping brakes and parts clean and from squeal, or extend belt life while providing better grip and traction or prevent crystalisation on car battery! All these are maintenance we could do and easily save a buck on our regular maintenance, read further to find out more how a few cans of WD-40® Specialist™ could help save you more in the long term.

WHAT YOU NEED

WD-40® Multi-Use Product
WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser
WD-40 Specialist® Brake & Parts Cleaner
WD-40 Specialist® Throttle Body, Carb & Choke Cleaner
WD-40 Specialist® Belt Dressing
WD-40 Specialist® Machine & Engine Degreaser
WD-40 Specialist® Contact Cleaner

Time

30 MINUTES

HOW TO UTILISE THESE PRODUCTS

WD-40® Multi-Use Product

CLEANS: WD-40® dissolves most adhesives, allowing for the easy removal of labels and excess bonding materials. Its ultra-high surface attraction enables it to get under dirt, grime, caked grease and oil to clean the surface, and at the same time, forms a corrosion-resistant barrier.

PROTECT: Its protective barrier shields against moisture and other corrosive elements. It deposits corrosion-resistant ingredients over the entire surface area. This WD-40®’s moisture displacement capability also prevents the possibility of a small moisture pocket which can cause future problems on any parts.

Needed to remove an old sticker from the windscreen or the bumper, WD-40® Multi-Use Product would do the job, a generous spray, let sit for a while and scrap off the sticky mechanism right away.
Spot some scuff around the car or by the door, spray a good amount of WD-40® Multi-Use Product and simply rub it away with a microfibre towel.
Protect fragile spots on the car from rust, spray some WD-40® Multi-Use Product on affected areas regularly to help prevent further rust formation.

WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser

Is a water based solution that quickly eliminates grease, oil, dirt and grime without leaving any residue. Perfect solution to clean away oil remnant from exhaust hoods or grime on any metal surface. Once sprayed, the power foam works immediately on contact and rinses away easily.

Give it a spray on the car hood, engine parts or windscreen that deem greasy or filled with grime, let sit for few minutes and simply wipe away residue.

WD-40 Specialist® Brake & Parts Cleaner

Is perfect for rapid and safe removal of brake fluid, grease, oil and other contaminants from brake linings, pads and drums. It is non-staining, leaves no residue and is non-corrosive. Also helps to stop disc brake squeal and eliminate clutch slippage. Most importantly, it helps cleans without disassembling the unit.

Notice some brake fluid, grease, oil and other contaminants on brake linings, pads and drums, spray WD-40 Specialist Automotive Brake & Parts Cleaner on brake area, it does not require disassembling the tyre unit and is SAFE to use on brake linings, pads and drums

WD-40 Specialist® Throttle Body, Carb & Choke Cleaner

Is formulated for rapid and safe removal of deposits such as gum, sludge, and varnish around the throttle body, carburetor and choke. It maximizes carburetor performance and improves fuel system performance. Not only that, it cleans gum, dirt, varnish, lead and carbon deposits from affected areas and eliminates hard starting, rough idling and stalling. Last but not least, it reduces emissions and fumes.

Shake the can well, then with the engine switched off and cool; remove the air cleaner or intake duct.
Spray the exterior of the carburetor, be careful to protect painted surfaces and sensors from overspray. With the car idle, spray WD-40® Specialist™ Automotive Throttle Body, Carb & Choke Cleaner straight down the carburetor throat or throttle body. This will blast deposits from the choke valve and throttle plate area.
Then, disconnect the PCV valve and spray the product directly into the unit, this helps to keep everything functioning as it should.

WD-40 Specialist® Belt Dressing

Helps to extend belt life while providing better grip and traction for all types of belts. It penetrates the cord fibers of V belts to restore pliability and flexibility, and helps to eliminate squeaking and slipping and ultimately prevent it from happening in the first place!

Shake the can well, attach the yellow straw, and apply WD-40® Specialist™ Automotive Belt Dressing with the engine running, spray lightly on the inner working surface of the belt. Avoid spraying the pulley directly.
To set the dressing, let the engine run for several minutes and it can be re-applied as needed.

WD-40 Specialist® Machine & Engine Degreaser

A powerful degreasing and fast acting solvent. The deep penetrating formulation effectively removes tough grease, oil, dirt, tar, adhesives and more from the engine and parts. Conveniently easy to wipe off or rinse with water.

Needing a deeper clean on the outer areas of the engine, simply spray WD-40® Specialist™ Automotive Machine & Engine Degreaser generously on the engine, let set for 5 minutes and wipe off or rinse with water.

WD-40 Specialist® Contact Cleaner

Since it is a non-conductive cleaner, it is perfect for cleaning electrical equipment, contacts and plastics. It efficiently cleans away oil, dirt, flux residue and condensation from sensitive electronics and electrical equipment by rapidly penetrating hard-to-reach areas and dries quickly without leaving any residue.

Need some deep cleaning on audio or electronic components areas in the car, WD-40 Specialist Fast Drying Contact Cleaner would work well for these components. Give it a quick spray and let the cleaner do its job, it dries out without the need to wipe away residue or dismantle any parts.

AVAILABLE CANS

WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser

WD-40 Specialist® Brake & Parts Cleaner

WD-40 Specialist® Throttle Body, Carb & Choke Cleaner

WD-40 Specialist® Belt Dressing

WD-40 Specialist® Machine & Engine Degreaser

WD-40 Specialist® Contact Cleaner

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How to Protect Car Rubber and Power Window Seal?

Needing some TLC (Tender, Loving, Care) for your car, may we suggest one of the most missed areas, car rubber seals? One that is so crucial in preventing leakages, keeping doors and trunk/boot shut tightly, and crack lines prevention. Prevent those seals from harden, extend those seals-life a little longer with WD-40® Specialist™ High Performance Silicone Lubricant.

A non-staining, hard-working formula which provides excellent lubrication without attracting dirt and protects against moisture. Good amount of spray will help to return rubber and vinyl to its original suppleness from the constant expansion/contraction from heat, protecting against moisture and waterproofing them. Other than rubber and vinyl, it is also an excellent lubrication on metal and plastic.

WHAT YOU NEED

WD-40 Specialist® Silicone
Microfibre cloth

Time

15 MINUTES

STEPS

Remove the cap, give it a shake, latch on the straw to the tip of the can, for a more precise spray.
Spray a good amount (from the top of the seal) and wait for 2-3 minutes to let the lubricant soak into the seal.
Wipe away any residue on the surface with a microfibre cloth.
Repeat on 4 doors and the trunk.
Additionally, spray onto car window vinyl if needed, it will help to prevent crack on those small seals. Caution to wipe away residue to prevent oily residue on windows.

Other RECOMMENDED USES

Belts
Bearings
Linkages
Tools
Pulleys
Guide Rails
Locks
Doors & Hinges
Valves
Hoists
Conveyors
Compression & Injection Mouldings

WD-40 Specialist® Silicone

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