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When a city is locked during quarantine, almost everything comes to a standstill and that also includes your car.

Since the quarantine can last for weeks to months, one must make sure that the car remains healthy and ready for any kind of medical and other emergencies.

That's why car enthusiast and GMA News anchor Arnold Clavio shared a few tips on keeping your beloved mechanical babies in check amid the lockdown.

On Instagram, Igan advised, “Para sa mga car owner na naka-ECQ --- pati na jeepney, taxi, Grab driver. Malaki ang magiging problema natin at gastos 'pag hindi natin nabantayan ang mga sasakyan at natapos na ang quarantine. May epekto ang matagal na pagkaakatiwangwang ng sasakyan sa ating mga garahe.”

In the post, he credited David Holecek, manager of KC Complete Auto Service, on what one must do to their car during the month-long hiatus.

“'If you plan on storing your car for a couple of weeks, or up to 30 days, you should probably fill the gas tank all the way up. That helps prevent moisture buildup that would get in your fuel system and then maybe affect the drivability of the car when you do go to use it again,' he said.”

Furthermore, Igan added nine essential tips in keeping cars up to speed before the quarantine is over.

Here are the items to remember:

1. Always want to make sure your oil is fresh and changed.
2. The battery needs to be maintained and charged at all times.
3. Start the car at least once or twice a week.
4. Make sure it gets up to full operating temperature before you shut it back down.
5. Make sure your PSI is what is said on the door, and maybe even 5 PSI higher than that if it's going to sit for an extended period of time.
6. Park your car on wooden blocks underneath the tires to keep the cement from drawing the air pressure out of them.
7. Clean your car before you store it, that will clean off any winter debris, salt, brine, and dirt underneath the car and on the outside of the car.
8. Clean the inside of the car and that will prevent any smells or mold building up.
9. Do not set the parking brake if you're going to park it for more than 30 days because the pads or shoes can seize to the drum or the rotor and cause problems down the road when you move it.

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Para sa mga car owner na naka-ECQ - pati na jeepney/taxi/grab driver. Malaki ang magiging problema natin at gastos pag hindi natin nabantayan ang mga sasakyan at natapos na ang quarantine. May epekto ang matagal na pagkakatiwangwang ng sasakyan sa ating mga garahe. Narito ang mahalagang tips mula sa isang eksperto. @goyoyl @paoloabrera @ramsayderek07 @bryanellamil @pgacars_ “If you plan on storing your car for a couple weeks, or up to 30 days, you should probably fill the gas tank all the way up,” said David Holecek, KC Complete Auto Service manager. “That helps prevent moisture buildup that would get in your fuel system and then maybe affect the drivability of the car when you do go to use it again.” Holecek said the following tips are the best way to keep up your vehicle while it is not in use: 1. Always want to make sure your oil is fresh and changed. 2. The battery needs to be maintained and charged at all times. 3. Start the car at least once or twice a week. 4. Make sure it gets up to full operating temperature before you shut it back down. 5. Make sure your psi is what is says on the door, and maybe even 5 psi higher than that if it's going to sit for an extended period of time. 6.Park your car on wooden blocks underneath the tires to keep the cement from drawing the air pressure out of them. 7. Clean your car before you store it, that will clean off any winter debris, salt, brine, and dirt underneath the car and on the outside of the car. 8. Clean the inside of the car and that will prevent any smells or mold building up. 9. DO NOT set the parking brake if you're going to park it for more than 30 days because the pads or shoes can seize to the drum or the rotor and cause problems down the road when you move it.

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