Automotive
Practical step-by-step guides for car maintenance, basic repairs and everyday troubleshooting. Learn how to handle common vehicle tasks safely, from tyre pressure and flat batteries to routine checks and simple fixes.
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Automotive
How to Top Up Windscreen Washer Fluid
Top up your car's windscreen washer fluid safely, choose a washer fluid suitable for the season and avoid common mistakes such as using the wrong reservoir or relying on plain water in freezing conditions.
Automotive
How to Check Engine Oil Level
Check a conventional car engine's oil level safely with the dipstick on level ground, then decide whether topping up or professional inspection is needed. For another routine check, see [how to check and adjust car tyre pressure](/en/guides/how-to-check-and-adjust-car-tyre-pressure).
Automotive
How to Check and Adjust Car Tyre Pressure
Learn to find the correct cold tyre pressures, measure each tyre and add or release air using a gauge and pump. If the car also has a flat 12-volt battery, follow our [guide to jump-starting a car safely](/en/guides/guide-jump-start-a-car-with-a-dead-12-volt-battery).
Automotive
Jump-start a car with a dead 12-volt battery — connect and disconnect jumper cables
Prepare the cars, connect the jumper cables, start the engine, and disconnect each cable in the correct order. For conventional gasoline and diesel cars with 12-volt, negative-ground systems; always follow both vehicles’ owner’s manuals first. For another useful pre-drive check, see [how to check and adjust car tyre pressure](/en/guides/how-to-check-and-adjust-car-tyre-pressure).