Safety Tips when repairing your car

Safety tips when repairing your car

* make sure your car is not running when working indoors
* do not smoke when working on your car
* have the car in park with a parking brake set and put blocks around tires
* wear protective eye wear, especially when working underneath the car
* remove jewelry and loose clothing if working at the engine compartment
* make sure the engine is cool before working on it
* use proper support stands to prop up the car when working underneath it
* no not touch the fan of the cooling system
* allow enough time - a couple of hours - before working or opening any parts of the cooling system
* if working with electronic components make sure the key is turned to off or removed completely from ignition
* when working on electrical repairs make sure to remove power fuses or disconnect at least one of the battery cables
* always have fire extinguisher nearby

If the repairs seem more than you are able to do whether they are too hard physically or beyond your knowledge or both it is always best to leave the repairs to a professional mechanic.

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