With the rising prices in automobiles, people are trying to make their cars last longer. There are a number of things you can do to make your car last longer. Here are five easy things you can do that will extend the life of your car.
1. Change your Driving Habits:
The way you drive has a lot to do with how long your car will last. Making quick stops and starts can shorten the life of the engine as well as excess wear on the brakes and tires. Let the engine warm up for a few minutes in the morning before taking off and drive smoothly, pacing your driving. It is better on the car to drive a bit slower so you can hit more green lights, than to race up to the next red light and have to wait.
2. Let your Engine Breathe:
When the engine is having to struggle for clean air it makes it harder for the engine to work properly. Always change the air, fuel and oil filters at regular intervals to help the engine run smoother. A clogged fuel filter can also result in fuel being cut off to the carburetor and the engine stalling out or experiencing vapor lock.
3. Help your Engine Keep its Cool:
An overheated engine can result in the car shutting down or other problems developing. An overheated engine can cause cooling system belts to break or crack, cracks in the radiator or worst of all, a crack in the manifold or engine requiring that the engine be replaced. Checking the radiator fluid regularly and keeping it filled properly will help to keep the engine running properly, extending the life of your vehicle. Check your cooling system hoses and belts routinely to verify that everything is working correctly.
4. Get a Routine Check-up:
Your engine needs to be checked at regular intervals to verify that it has the right amount of fluids and proper maintenance. Your engine needs to be tuned-up approximately every four to six months depending on how much you drive your car. The spark plugs and spark plug wires need to be replaced routinely as well as having the carburetor tuned to get the maximum fuel efficiency out of your engine. Letting these maintenance issues go too long will cause the engine to wear out faster. It is better to check your engine too often than not enough.
5. Pamper your Pet:
Your engine area is not the only thing that you need to care for to extend the life of your car. Washing the engine and the exterior of the car can also help to keep it running properly as well as making it look great. Give your vehicle exterior a wax job routinely as well as vacuuming out the dirt and debris inside. Applying cleaners to the leather or vinyl on the inside dashboard, door interiors and seat trim help to keep the material from cracking and aging, keeping your car interior looking great.
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