How to Perform the Car Worship Ceremony and What to Say at the Beginning?
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Car worship opening prayer generally goes as follows: Pray to the Road God, Mountain God, Bridgehead God, Yellow Immortal, White Immortal, Coiling Dragon Immortal, and all deities and immortals, the Eight Directions Wealth Gods, and our ancestors to bless this vehicle: smooth roads, safe driving, safe travels, unimpeded passage to north and south, success in east and west, wealth in all seasons, treasures from all directions, wishes fulfilled, and all things going as desired! Below is a detailed introduction about car worship: Meaning: Car worship symbolizes that all travels in the new year will be blessed by the gods, ensuring safety and smoothness throughout the year. On the day of car worship, family members will wake up early to prepare, starting the ceremony at 7 o'clock as the sun rises, representing prosperity and growth; the most taboo is to perform the ceremony after 12 o'clock, as the sun begins to set. Items required for car worship: 60 pairs of gold ingots (symbolizing great smoothness), the number may vary depending on personal or situational factors, with a minimum of 20 pairs; a bundle of incense; a chicken, freshly slaughtered, cleaned, and arranged; a fish, live carp; meat, pork (or beef, mutton, etc.), square-shaped and cooked; lettuce, symbolizing wealth generation; rapeseed, symbolizing talent; apples, symbolizing peace; oranges, symbolizing good fortune; bananas, symbolizing good luck! The number of dishes can be 6, 8, 10, 12, etc., as desired, with even numbers being preferred.
Starting a car is actually quite simple. Let me share my experience first. When you get in the car, the first step is to make sure all doors are closed and the key or remote is within reach. For traditional key ignition vehicles, insert the key into the ignition lock, turn it to the ON position to let the dashboard light up for a one or two-second self-check, ensuring all warning lights are normal; then press the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmission), and turn the key to the START position, releasing it when you hear the engine running. Don't rush to drive off at this point—pay attention to whether the oil pressure and temperature gauges are normal, especially during cold winter starts; let it idle for a minute or two to warm up before shifting into gear. When I drove an older car, I encountered difficulty starting, possibly due to a weak battery or worn spark plugs. I recommend regular maintenance checks on these components just in case. Overall, the startup process prioritizes safety—don't panic, take it step by step to ensure a smooth start.
