Tuesday 21 March 2017

Life lessons 1

How to change flat tires - by bridgestone tires


Hellooooooo!

Today i will teach you guys how to change flat tires, instructions by Bridgestone Tires.

Everyone in they're once in a lifetime will get deflated or flat tires. Knowing how to change a tire is a necessary skill for all drivers. Flat tires can happen at anywhere and anytime. If you rely on your phone, there's always a chance that you might forget to charge it, out of range and leave it at home. 

Items that should come along with your vehicle everytime;
  • Jack 
  • Lug wrench
  • Fully inflated spare tire
  • Vehicle owner's manual 
Some items that don't come along with your vehicle but you should stow in your trunk; 
  • Flashlight with working batteries
  • Rain poncho
  • small cut of 2"x6" wood to secure the jack
  • Gloves
  • Wheel wedges 
Lets get start!

  1. Find a safe location to change your tires.
  2. Turn on your hazard lights
  3. Apply the parking brakes
  4. Apply the wheel wedges
  5. Remove the hubcap or wheel cover
  6. Using the lug wrench, loosen the lug nuts counterclockwise
  7. Place the jack under the vehicle
  8. Raise the vehicle with the jack
  9. Unscrew the loosen lug nuts
  10. Remove the flat tire
  11. Mount the spare tire on the lug bolts
  12. Tighten lug nuts by hand
  13. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts using the lug wrench
  14. Replace the hubcap
  15. Stow all equipment and check the pressure in the spare tire 
  16. Bring your flat tires to technician

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