Safety Advice when Working on Your Vehicle
Never trust a jack. Rather buy some sturdy stands and use them whenever you need to crawl underneath the car.
Remove the earth strap (almost always the negative pole) at the battery, to avoid accidentally activating the starter, starting a fire, or heating up your jewelry or watch, if you accidentally touch an open wire.
Make sure that all electrical components are switched off when you remove the strap, otherwise a spark may occur, which could cause the battery to explode.
Never leave tools on the battery, where they might short the terminals and create a spark.
Keep loose clothing and long hair away from moving parts.
Wear eye protection when your eyes are at risk, such as when you grind, or drill upside down.
Don't overfill the sump, or any other reservoir, because it may cause damage to the seals, or an even more serious malfunction.
Don't remove the radiator cap from a hot cooling system. If you really have...
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