Perodua Myvi: Maintenance guide

Perodua Malaysia has ticked just the right check-boxes with its latest Myvi 2019. It’s a wonderful car. It looks great, has a good cabin with generous space, the features are nice, the ride quality is brilliant, and the engine is just the perfect match. Overall, the Myvi is a complete package available at an affordable cost. The Perodua Myvi price starts at just RM 42,790 for the base model. And even though it’s a great car, it won’t be that way for too long if you don’t take proper care. It’s a machine and it needs to be looked after.

In order to keep your Perodua Myvi in a good condition, you don’t have to be a full-fledged car mechanic or an engineer. There are certain things that one should commonly keep in mind when it comes to car maintenance. And, believe it or not, these simple checkups really matter in the long run. We have made an easy maintenance guide for you guys so that you can take care of your Myvi and clock unlimited kilometres on its odo.

Tip 1

Get familiar with the service book/owner’s manual

This is the most basic tip that one should keep in mind. You saved hard-earned (or perhaps not) money to buy a Myvi and you finally bought it. Your job isn’t just over. You need to go through the service book/manual of the car and get familiar with it. We aren’t asking you to mug up everything. Just read. Get familiar with the Perodua Myvi specs. This will give you a rough idea of things about your car. Each manufacturer provides a basic yet detailed service manual with its vehicles. This manual will also make you aware of the service intervals of your car.

Tip 2

Check the fluids

The heart of your Perodua Myvi is its engine. The engine is made up of umpteen moving parts that generate a lot of heat. And in order to make sure they work as Perodua wants them to, you need to have a check at the fluid levels of your car.

Check the engine oil level once a month. It’s not a very cumbersome task and doesn’t need you to be a scientist. If you’re really a non-car guy who knows nothing about cars but still is fortunate enough to own one, refer to your car’s service manual. It will have directions on how to check engine oil level.

Another important fluid in your car that you can easily inspect is the engine coolant. It is a necessity for the radiator of your car to function optimally and keep your engine at the desired temperature. Again, it isn’t something that you can’t do yourself. Checking and refilling coolant is easy.

There’re other fluids in your car that help it run smooth like brake fluid, however, replacing that isn’t something that simple. Thankfully, brake fluid usually lasts for a really long period of time. If you feel the brakes aren’t as good as before, then mention it to a technician at any of Perodua’s service centre located across the country.

Tip 3

Check tyre condition and pressure

Tyres are the only element of your Perodua Myvi that are in continuous contact with the ground underneath. They take serious beatings all their lives. The wear and tear of the tyres depend on a number of factors like driving surface and style, tyre pressure, added load, etc. So, make sure you inspect the tyres every now and then for any sign of wear, say tread depth or major cracks.

It is also extremely important to maintain the recommended tyre pressure. You can find the exact figures in the Myvi’s owner’s manual. Unmonitored tyre pressure affects many things like performance, fuel efficiency, ride quality, braking performance, steering inputs, etc.

Tip 4

Be aware of the warning lights

We’re sure that you must’ve noticed numerous lights in the instrument cluster of your Myvi. They are there for specific purposes. It’s very normal for people to ignore these warning lights mostly because they really don’t care and understand their meaning.

That’s why it’s important to be at least aware of what a warning light signifies. This will help you to identify a problem in case a warning light lights up the next time you turn your Myvi on.

Tip 5

Check the lightings

With the increasing population and thus, the number of vehicles on road, it’s really a jungle out there. Therefore, it’s highly advised that you should keep all the lightings (brake lights, turn signals, headlights, etc.) of your Myvi in working condition. Let’s say, you can do a quick check once in a while by just having a look around of your car before taking off.

Tip 6

Fuel and driving habits

You might have heard the saying, ‘Your body is a reflection of what you eat’. Similarly, your car’s health depends on what kind of fuel you use and how you drive. Although there’s not much that you can do when it comes to the quality of fuel you get at gas stations. Of course, you can enhance the quality by using additives. Anyway, it’s better to refuel from a trustworthy gas station. This will also help you in measuring the fuel efficiency of your car more accurately.

As far as driving habits are concerned, the way you drive your car impacts your car’s health too. If you’re an enthusiast and like to push your Myiv harder, then it’s obvious that parts are going to wear out quicker. As a result, you’d need to pay even more attention to maintain your car. If you drive sensibly and sanely, that will have a lesser impact on your car. So, the choice is yours.

These were some of the basic car maintenance tips that you can follow to keep your Myvi in a good condition. Let us know what tips or measures do you follow to maintain your drive.