5 things to DIY on your car during the Circuit Breaker period

We are going into the middle of the circuit breaker and we thought that its a good time to share some car DIY tips that can get yourself occupied with while you are at the comfort of your home!

Without further ado, lets get into the topic today!

1) Making your own Windshield Washer Fluid

Windshield washer fluid is essential to help you clear of unwanted dirt, droppings or grease that are obstructing your sight on your windshields. Using normal water for your vehicle windshield fluid is not as efficient as compared to using such fluids. In addition, water can affect the windshield nozzle performance. However, with the circuit breaker in place, getting your hands on ready made ones may be difficult.

The good news is that you can actually DIY your own mixture at the comfort of your home.

The items required are: Glass of Water and Glass Of Window Glass Cleaner

Steps to mixing your own windshield washer are:

- Add one glass of water to your empty water

- Add one cup of window cleaner (Household Window Cleaner will do)

- SHAKE the solutions well

- Pour the mixture into the windshield washer compartment in your vehicle

2) Renewing your Vehicle Engine Air Filter

The vehicle engine filter is effective to prevent harmful debris, dirt and contaminants from entering your engine. Located at the front hood, the engine compartment area, this particular automotive filter is relatively easy to renew.

The tools required for renewing your engine air filter are : 1 Piece of New Genuine Air Filter for your vehicle and a screwdriver for certain models.

Tips to renew your Engine Air Filter

- Always use original Genuine Parts for your vehicle

- Locate the Engine Air Filter at the front compartment , Air Box Area

- Open the Air Box Cover, and you will find the Air Filter

- Remove the Filter and Place the New Engine Filter in the Air Box

*It is recommended to use a glove when doing the replacement to prevent dirt from staining your hands, and to do it on a cool vehicle to prevent scalding

3) Replacing Air Cabin Filter

The Air Cabin Filter is essential to prevent dirt, bacteria and dust from entering the vehicle airconditioning system of your vehicle. Frequent change is necessary, especially during the pandemic. (Although, there is no scientific proof that changing aircon filter can prevent the virus, it is proven that bacteria can be trapped through such filters)

The tools required for a cabin filter change are: 1PC Genuine Air Cabin Filter and A Torch Light for better vision

Tips to Renew Your Cabin Filter (For most Hyundai and Kia Models)

- Open the front Passenger Door of Your Vehicle

- Open your glove compartment and Remove all the valuables

-Remove the Stopper of the compartment

- Access the Cabin Filter by removing the black plastic cover at the end of the glove back

- Remove the Old Cabin Filter and Place the New Filter In Place

- Take the same steps to put the glove box back in place

4) Replacing your Windshield Wiper Blades

We all know...about our windshield wiper blades. Windshield Wiper Blades helps to give us a clear vision on the roads when on wet weather condition or when we need to remove dirt, debris of bird droppings with our windshield washer.

For some individuals, windshield wipers may look like a difficult task to replace. However, the truth is not. For most Asian vehicle makes, windshield wipers are using the "Hook Type" adapter, hence installation is relatively easy.

The items required for a windshield wiper blade change are: A Pair of Performance Wiper Blades, a Piece of Cleaning Cloth

Tips for Replacing your wiper blades:

- Raise the Windshield Wiper Blade of your vehicle

- Unhook the old wiper blade of your vehicle . This can be done by supressing a small pin that is beneath the wiper blade (between the wiper blade and arm)

-Protect your windshield by placing the towel at the base of the windshield arm, to prevent the arm from smashing your screen

- Insert the New Wiper Blade. This can be done by hooking the adapter into the wiper arm, push it all the way until a "click" is heard or till the "end"

5)Washing & Waxing your vehicle

Washing and cleaning your vehicle is probably one of the simpliest thing you can do while you are at home! Be it at your car porch, HDB washing bay or your condominium, washing your car can be a very fulfilling yet enjoyable activity that you can embark while you are on this circuit breaker.

The tools required for washing your car is minimal, and they are readily available at various supermarkets and DIY stores. These includes: Sponge, Washing Soaps, Tyre Cleaning kit and a clean cloth

Tips when washing your vehicle

- Always Wash Your Tyre and Rims first

- Use a Two Bucket Rule, One Bucket for your shampoo while the other is a clean bucket of water

- Clean your vehicle in one direction, whereby your sponge and clothes should flow according to the vehicle body, which will reduce the possibility of swirls

Conclusion

The circuit breaker period can be pretty boring and mundane for some, but now with these tips and activities, it will not be anymore! Why not take this opportunity to try changing some automotive parts within your vehicle?

At Drivewise Autoparts, we have curated a special "Circuit Breaker DIY Auto Parts Kit" that you can purchase to embark on your very own DIY project at the comfort of your home!

From only $48++ , you can get this DIY kit, which comprises of : 1 Piece of Genuine Air Filter , 1 Piece of Aircon Filter, 1 Pair Of Windshield Wiper Blades, enough to keep you occupied during this ciruit breaker period! Plus, a FREE specially curated DIY step-by-step manual that you can refer to while doing your very own auto parts change!

Interested to find out more? Contact us today! +65 8263 5051 and lets take ownership of your vehicles today!